Containment and Emergency Response Division (CERD) Sergeant
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Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress Members of Congress employees visitors and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime disruption and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe secure and open environment.
This position is located within the Containment Emergency Response Division (CERD)Operational Services Bureau (OSB). CERD provides specialized response capabilities for eventsthat require heightened protective measures.
As aCERD Sergeant you will:
Perform tactical operations to safeguard Members of Congress employees and visitors to theU.S. Capitol Grounds. Provide leadership and supervision to Technicians during tacticaloperations. Respond to the scene of a critical incident to assess the totality of the situation andcoordinate team response. Coordinate any additional resources required for the safe resolution of a critical incident. Work rotating shifts as assigned by the CERD Commander to properlyoversee operations and manage day-to-day scheduling and activities. Complete Incident SupportPlans for congressional delegations (CODELs) and special events. Perform other duties andprojects assigned by the CERD Commander.
Perform administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staffsupervised. Plan schedule and assign work to subordinates. Provide advice counsel andinstruction to foster an inclusive team environment. Conduct written evaluations related toperformance and conduct. Take appropriate commendation or corrective action and effectdisciplinary measures as appropriate.
The results of this vacancy announcement selection process will be used to fill many positions withinthe OSB-CERD. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. Theselection list for this vacancy announcement will be active for a period of 24 months from thedate of approval of the selection memorandum.
o Must be a current USCP Sergeant by the closing date of this announcement.o Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. REAL ID drivers license. o Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret SCI security clearance. o Must be able to obtain and maintain required CERD certifications.o Must successfully complete all required training i.e. CERD Firearms Course & CERD Basic Course.o Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued travel card.o Must satisfactorily pass INOVA physical and respiratory fit test to wear gas mask.o Must be willing to accept any collateral CERD duties as assigned such as Counter Sniper Breacher Instructor EMT Training Coordinator etc. o Must be available to work rotating shifts as required. o Must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period upon completion of the required CERD training.
All applicants must meet the following eligibilityfactors in order to be considered for the position of CERD Sergeant:
1. Must be a current USCP Sergeant by the closing date of this announcement.
2. Must not be in restricted leave status as of the selection date.
3. Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. REAL ID DriversLicense.
4. Must be in full and unrestricted duty status as of the selection date unlessotherwise authorized by law (e.g. performance of duty injury Family andMedical Leave Act (FMLA) or Uniformed Services Employment and ReemploymentRights Act (USERRA)).
5. Must be able to take part in the USCP RespiratoryProtection Program.
6. Must be available to work flexible working hours as well as extended hours.
7. Must be able to travel to attend training and support USCP protectiveoperations.
8. Must be able to travel on commercial military andprivate airplanes boats helicopters trains buses and automobiles.
RETENTION CRITERIA:
1. Must maintain a Top-Secret SCI security clearance.
2. Must maintain a valid U.S. REAL ID Drivers License.
3. Must maintain a government-issued travel card.
4. Must maintain required CERD certifications.
5. Must maintain enrollment in the USCP Respiratory Program.
NOTE: An applicant may request to be removed fromconsideration by sending a written request to the Office of Human Resources (OHR).
There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.
Applications and supporting documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. This position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act overtime provisions. This position is not included in a collective bargaining unit.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
