Special Agent (Lateral)

Legislative Branch • Washington, DC

366d • $85,627 - $139,419

About The Position

The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. The USCP protects and secures Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure, and open environment. This position is located within the Protective Services Bureau (PSB), Assistant Chief of Police for Protective and Intelligence Operations (ACOP-P&IO), United States Capitol Police (USCP). PSB collects and analyzes information to produce intelligence, assess threats, enforce the law, identify risks, and develop and employ risk mitigation, Member protection, and enforcement strategies. Specialty Units include Investigations and Dignitary Protection.

Requirements

• Must have completed the FLETC Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) or equivalent training program from the FBI, DEA or U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
• Must be current Law Enforcement and possess 9 months of law enforcement experience post training at time of application.
• Must possess 52 weeks of law enforcement experience at time of appointment.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must meet position age requirements.
• Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver's license.
• Must show evidence of responsible driving in the last one year.
• Must successfully complete a full field background investigation.
• Must successfully complete all required training.
• Must successfully complete a probationary period.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in protective intelligence operations.
• Experience in conducting surveillance and counter-surveillance operations.
• Experience in liaising with local, state, and Federal law enforcement agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide protection of congressional leadership, including the coordination of security arrangements for domestic and international travel through advance security surveys and on-the-ground protection.
• Provide personal security of Members of Congress and their families; visiting officials of foreign, Federal, state, and/or local governments, and other congressional visitors.
• Provide protective coverage for congressional events such as congressional hearings and sessions, official functions, and other events identified by the respective Sergeant at Arms and/or Chief of Police.
• Investigate criminal and terroristic activity involving violations of the D.C. Code and Title 18 of the U.S. Code.
• Collect, evaluate, interpret, and disseminate information related to the mission of the Investigations Division.
• Prepare and disseminate written reports including reports of investigation, various investigative assessments, and investigations bulletins.
• Perform a full range of comprehensive investigative functions to include planning, organizing, fact-finding, and reporting results on cases ranging from routine to highly complex.
• Perform protective intelligence operations, coordinating investigative and operational efforts with other USCP sworn officers and outside agency officials.
• Serve as a liaison with local, state, and Federal law enforcement agencies.
• Conduct surveillance, surveillance detection, and counter surveillance operations.
• Represent the USCP during investigative and law enforcement meetings.
• Serve arrest and search warrants; work with judicial officials for prosecution.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• Life and long-term care insurance
• Thrift Savings Plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Access to an employee assistance program
• Student Loan Repayment Program Incentive of up to $10,000 annually
• Transit subsidy benefits for commuting costs
• Access to on-site fitness centers with personal trainer consultants

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees