Special Agent (Internal)
Job Location:
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 Dignitary ProtectionDivision (DPD) of the Protective Services Bureau. DPD is responsible forcarrying out protective functions and operations.
DPDProtective Services Operations (PSO) Special Agent:
Provide protection of congressional leadership includingthe coordination of security arrangements for domestic and international travelthrough advance security surveys and on-the-ground protection.
Provide personal security of Members of Congress and theirfamilies; visiting officials of foreign countries Federal state and/or localgovernments; and other congressional visitors.
Provide protective coverage for congressional events such ascongressional hearings and sessions official functions and other eventsidentified by the respective Sergeant at Arms and/or the Chief of Police.
Active Selection List: Eligible candidates will remainactive on the list until two (2) consecutive DPD Basic Agent Training Program(BATP) classes are filled. An applicantmay request to be removed from consideration by sending a written request tothe Office of Human Resources (OHR).
Must be a current USCP sworn employee below the rank of Sergeant. At a minimum must have attained the rank of Private with Training and completed your USCP probationary period by the closing date of this announcement. Must have completed the Field Training Officer (FTO) training. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
1. Must be a USCP sworn employee below the rank of Sergeanthave attained the rank of Private with Training and completed your USCPprobationary period by the closing date of this announcement.
2. Must have successfully completed the six-week FTOtraining as of the closing date of this announcement.
3. Must possess and maintain a valid REAL ID compliant license or Enhanced Drivers License from Washington MichiganMinnesota New York or Vermont.
4. Must not be in a restricted leave status as of theclosing date of this announcement.
5. Must be in a full and unrestricted duty status in order to participate in thePhysical Abilities Test (PAT) unless otherwise authorized by laws orregulations.
6. Must be in a full and unrestricted duty status to attend participate andsuccessfully complete all required training courses related to this position asof the date of selection.
be available to work flexible hours rotatingshifts and midnight assignments.
8. Must be able to travel on commercial military and private airplanesboats helicopters trains buses and automobiles.
9. Candidates will be detailed to the DPD based on rankingsafter Phase III and must successfully complete the DPD BATP. Candidates unableto attend one of two consecutive BATPs will be removed from the process andhave to reapply for a future vacancy announcement.
NOTE: In order to obtain the rank of PSO Special Agentcandidate must have attained the rank of Private First Class (PFC) or PSOTraining and must have satisfactorily completed the probationary periodoutlined in this vacancy announcement under the Additional Informationsection.
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. RETENTION CRITERIA: Must satisfactorily complete a one year probationary period upon being assigned to DPD. Must successfully pass the DPD Field Training Program within the one year probationary period. Must successfully pass a DPD driver training course and First Aid/AED/TCCC recertification course. Must maintain qualification on all trained weapon systems. Must maintain all other required certifications. Results of this selection process will be used to recommend candidates to the hiring manager who is the final selecting official. The OHR will conduct a disciplinary action review to determine if there are pending investigatory and/or disciplinary matters at the beginning and the conclusion of the hiring process.
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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
