Special Agent (Lateral)

U.S. Capitol Police•Washington, DC

2d•Hybrid

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. A United States Capitol Police Special Agent within PSB performs a full range of protective and investigative functions. Special Agents are assigned to PSB’s Dignitary Protection Division (DPD) or Investigations Division (ID). The PSB DPD is responsible for carrying out protective functions and operations. The PSB ID is responsible for investigating violations of the D.C. Code and Title 18 of the U.S. Code to include allegations of criminal activity, terroristic activity, and threats or unusual interests against Members of Congress and other statutory protectees of Congress that occur in the jurisdiction of the USCP as defined by 2 USC § 1966(a) & (f).

Requirements

Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Must be a United States citizen.
Must meet position age requirements.
Must possess and maintain a valid REAL ID U.S. driver's license.
Must show evidence of responsible driving in the last one year.
Male applicants must be registered for Selective Service.
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.
Must have completed the FLETC CITP or equivalent training program from the FBI, DEA or U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
Must be in a full and unrestricted duty status at the time of application and at the time of appointment.
U.S. Citizenship -- Only United States Citizens will receive consideration. Qualified applicants will be required to provide proof of citizenship early in the selection process. Naturalized citizens must be able to participate and complete a holistic and verifiable background investigation of their personal and professional background.
Age Requirements – Applicants must be at least 21 years old at time of appointment and ordinarily not older than 37. However, the maximum entry age has been increased to 39 years of age at the time of appointment (or 40 years of age if the individual turns 40 in the same month of their initial appointment), with required mandatory retirement after 20 years of Federal law enforcement service.
As a lateral transfer, you may be older than age 39 only if you are currently serving in or you previously served in, a Federal civilian law enforcement position that is subject to the mandatory retirement rules AND the years of law enforcement you already served PLUS the expected years you will serve as a USCP law enforcement officer, will allow you to accumulate at least 20 years of combined total Federal law enforcement service by age 59. If age 39 or above, must provide an SF-50 with application that indicates retirement coverage by special law enforcement retirement provisions.
Education -- High School diploma or GED certificate is required.
Valid Driver's License -- Applicants must possess a valid U.S. driver's license that has not been revoked or under suspension for the past one (1) year.
Criminal History Check -- Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years.
A criminal history check will be performed on all qualified applicants.
USCP Police Officers are required to possess a firearm and ammunition. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition and are ineligible for the position.
Credit Check -- Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans.
Selective Service Registration -- Male applicants must provide verification of registration with the Selective Service System or must verify exemption from the Selective Service System registration because of age or military status. Female applicants are exempt from Selective Service System registration.
Fingerprint Check -- Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of the criminal history record.
Background Investigation -- Must successfully complete all components of the USCP full field background investigation.
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.
Must have completed the FLETC Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) or equivalent training program from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) ,Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) or U.S. Postal Inspection Service . Certificate or FLETC transcript must be included with application.
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 current law enforcement employed outside of USCP.

Nice To Haves

If you need a copy of your FLETC transcript, you can request it through email at [email protected], call (912) 267-2457 or visit the following url: https://www.fletc.gov/request-your-transcript

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 ID.
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
law enforcement provisions of the Federal Employees Retirement System
Student Loan Repayment Program Incentive of up to $10,000 annually with a maximum of $80,000 per employee is available, subject to budget availability.
sick leave balances will be transferred from other branches of the Federal Government.
annual leave balances are transferable only from other Legislative Branch organizations.
Transit subsidy benefits for your commuting costs may be provided to you as a tax-free benefit.
on-site state of the art fitness centers with access to personal trainer consultants and locker room facilities.