CERD Sergeant: Tactical Incident Leader

U.S. Capitol Police; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Capitol Police (USCP) is seeking a Containment and Emergency Response Division (CERD) Sergeant in Washington, DC. The role leads tactical operations to protect Members of Congress, employees, and visitors, while supervising technicians during missions.

The position requires coordinating incident responses, scheduling shifts, and developing incident plans for CODELs and special events under the CERD Commander. Strong leadership and HR responsibilities are involved.

Qualifications

• There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.

Responsibilities

• Perform tactical operations to safeguard Members of Congress, employees, and visitors to the U.S. Capitol Grounds.
• Provide leadership and supervision to Technicians during tactical operations.
• Respond to the scene of a critical incident to assess the situation and coordinate 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 oversee operations and manage scheduling.
• Complete Incident Support Plans for congressional delegations (CODELs) and special events.
• Perform administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised.

Job description

The United States Capitol Police (USCP) is seeking a Containment and Emergency Response Division (CERD) Sergeant in Washington, DC. The role leads tactical operations to protect Members of Congress, employees, and visitors, while supervising technicians during missions.

The position requires coordinating incident responses, scheduling shifts, and developing incident plans for CODELs and special events under the CERD Commander. Strong leadership and HR responsibilities are involved.