Police Officer

***This position is located in Washington D.C. ***

The United States Capitol Police (USCP) is seeking professional individuals for entry-level police officer positions that offer extensive professional development and training, career growth opportunities in the field of law enforcement, and the privilege of protecting the Legislative Branch of the United States Federal Government.

Responsibilities:

A United States Capitol Police Officer LP-0083 performs a full range of police duties and responsibilities

• Enforces Federal and District of Columbia laws and regulations, and enforces USCP rules and regulations relating to law enforcement.
• Physically protects the U.S. Capitol complex (buildings and grounds), Members of Congress, visitors, and staff from threats of crime and disruption; preserves law and order; and serves as a deterrent to crime and other violations of laws, rules, and regulations.
• Takes charge of accidents and crime scenes, restricting access to crime scenes; observes, stops, and questions suspicious persons.
• Prepares reports and testifies in court.
• Performs protective services, safeguards Federally-owned buildings and property, and protects government equipment and property.
• Upon successfully completing training and a probationary period, time-in-grade requirements and all experience requirements, future competitive promotions are available to advance to other duties-a higher rank or an officer assignment within a specialized area. USCP specialized areas include, e.g., Special Operations Division, Canine Explosives Detection Team, Containment Emergency Response Team, Dignitary Protection Division, Intelligence Section, Criminal Investigations Section, Threat Assessment Section, and Hazardous Incident Response Division.

Benefits Highlights:

The USCP offers a competitive starting salary of $73,852.00 a year.

• Our comprehensive benefits package includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision care, life and long-term care insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, flexible spending accounts, and an employee assistance program.
• USCP employees are covered under the law enforcement provisions of the Federal Employees Retirement System.
• Student Loan Repayment Program Incentive up to $10,000 per year, subject to budget availability.
• Transit subsidy benefits for your commuting costs may be provided to you as a tax-free benefit.
• USCP has several on-site state of the art fitness centers with access to personal trainer consultants and locker room facilities.
• Uniforms and equipment are all provided.

Qualifications:

Candidates must meet the following requirements to be minimally qualified for this position:

• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must meet position age requirements.
• High School diploma or GED certificate is required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver's license.
• Must show evidence of responsible driving in the past one (1) year.
• Male applicants must be registered for Selective Service.
• Travel for hiring assessments and training is at applicant's expense.
• Must successfully complete a full field background investigation.
• Polygraph, medical assessment, criminal, credit, and tax check required.
• Must successfully complete all required training.
• Must successfully complete a probationary period.

There are few automatic grounds for rejection in the USCP background investigation process. Issues of misconduct, such as illegal drug use, arrests, or convictions may not be automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate misstatements, omissions, or intentionally withholding required information at any phase of the hiring process will result in a candidate's disqualification regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatement or omission. The primary reason candidates fail a background investigation is due to deliberately withholding or omitting material facts. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process.

To apply, visit:

https://uscp.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/171?c=uscp

For more information, visit:

www.uscp.gov/careers

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $73,852.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance