Special Agent (Reemployed Annuitant) DPD

Legislative Branch • Washington, DC

368d • $139,419 - $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, Intelligence and Interagency Coordination, and Dignitary Protection.

Requirements

• Must have completed the FLETC Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) or USCP Basic Agent Training Program (BATP) or equivalent training program from the FBI, DEA, U.S. Postal Inspection Service or Immigration Special Agent Training Program (ISATP).
• Must possess a minimum of five (5) years of experience in an 1811 series at time of application.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must meet position age requirements (under 58 at the time of appointment).
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary of $139,419.00.
• Opportunities to earn overtime up to the maximum allowable pay rate.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision care, life and long-term care insurance, flexible spending accounts, and an employee assistance program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program Incentive up to $10,000 annually with a maximum of $80,000 per employee.
• Transit subsidy benefits for commuting costs.
• Access to on-site state of the art 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