Containment Emergency Response Division (CERD) Technician

U.S. Capitol Police; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Capitol Police is seeking a Containment Emergency Response Division (CERD) Technician in Washington, DC.

This role supports CERD within the Operational Services Bureau and delivers rapid tactical responses to protect Members of Congress, staff, and visitors while safeguarding facilities. The position emphasizes quick assessment of conditions, decisive action regarding level of force, and providing tactical coverage during emergencies.

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 and facilities and to safeguard against damage, terrorist activity, and/or theft.
• Perform law enforcement and emergency response activities that require quick assessment of conditions and elements.
• Make determinations between established alternatives such as the kinds of action to take and the level of force to use.
• Provide tactical coverage during emergency situations.

Job description

• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Hiring Path: Fed Internal Search
• Number of Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

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.

Key Responsibilities

This position is located within the Containment Emergency Response Division (CERD), Operational Services Bureau (OSB). CERD provides specialized response capabilities for events that require heightened protective measures. As a CERD Technician, you will:

• Perform tactical operations to safeguard Members of Congress, employees, and visitors to the U.S. Capitol Grounds and facilities and to safeguard against damage, terrorist activity, and/or theft.
• Perform law enforcement and emergency response activities that require quick assessment of conditions and elements.
• Make determinations between established alternatives such as the kinds of action to take and the level of force to use.
• Provide tactical coverage during emergency situations.

The selection list for this vacancy announcement will be active for a period of 12 months from the date of approval of the selection memorandum.

Requirements & Education

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

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Capitol Police, Legislative Branch.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $95394 – $155324/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-22.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government