United States Capitol Police Officer Job in Washington DC Metro Area - 96030333 - ZAMTLT/T709TA

Job Title:
United States Capitol Police Officer


Agency:
U.S. Capitol Police

Job Announcement Number:
CP-0083

SALARY RANGE:
$55,653.00 - $64,590.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD:
Friday, January 21, 2011 to Friday, September 30, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:LP-0083-3/4

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full-Time  Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
16

DUTY LOCATIONS:
50 vacancies - DC - Washington DC Metro Area, all

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.

JOB SUMMARY:Created by Congress in 1828, the purpose of the United States Capitol Police was to provide security for the United States Capitol building. Today, our mission has expanded to provide the Congressional community and visitors with the highest possible quality of a full range of police services. These services are provided through the use of a variety of specialty support units and a network of foot patrols, vehicular patrols and fixed posts.


KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Education
• U.S. Citizenship
• Age Restrictions
• Must pass pre-employment examination.
• Background and/or Security Investigation required.

Additional Duty Location Info:
50 vacancies - DC - Washington DC Metro Area, all


Today's United States Capitol Police officer has primary responsibility for protecting life and property, preventing, detecting and investigating criminal acts, and enforcing traffic regulations throughout a large complex of Congressional buildings, parks and thoroughfares. Additionally, the protection of Members of Congress, Officers of Congress and their families is expanded by statue to the entire United States, it's territories and possessions and the District of Columbia.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Applicants must be 21 years of age in order to apply, but not have reached their 37th birthday on date of appointment.

Please note:(Age may be waived with prior Federal Law Enforcement experience, however, military service does not apply to the age waiver)

All applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED.

You must be a US. citizen to qualify for this position.

You will be required to maintain firearm proficiency and carry a firearm and while performing duties of this position.

After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.

You must have a passing score on the required test before any further processing is initiated. 

You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.

You can be appointed into this position as long as you are at least 21 years of age.

You must have a valid driver's license to qualify for this position.

You may need to lift and move heavy items.

You may need to stand for prolonged periods on concrete floors and walk over rough and uneven terrain.

You may need to work outdoors, often under adverse weather conditions.

Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
You will be evaluated based upon the responses you provide on the job specific questionnaire that is required as part of the application process for this position.

You will be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview.


BENEFITS:You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.

Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life

Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci

New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr

You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA

You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV

You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI

If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.

Under a special program, we may reimburse a part of your Federally insured student loan. Our human resources office can provide additional information on the program.
OTHER INFORMATION:Faxed or Mailed applications and supporting documents, we will not be considered.

You will be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.


HOW TO APPLY:You may submit your resume for this job online by selecting the 'Apply Online' button to the right of this announcement. Please note: your online resume may not be a complete application. Be sure to carefully read this announcement to see if additional information is required and how it should be submitted.

You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

We use a special assessment tool to assist us in evaluating your qualifications.

Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Recruiting Section
Phone: 1 866 561-USCP
Fax: 202 593 4171
Email: recruiting@uscp.gov Agency Information:
United States Capitol Police
119 D Street NE
Washington, DC 20510
US
Fax: 202 593 4171

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once you have submitted your application and passed our examination, we will contact you for further processing.

Please do not call for an update on your status.