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The United States Capitol Police (USCP) seeks qualified applicants for positions that require U.S. citizenship, completion of the FLETC CITP or USCP BATP or equivalent training, and successful passing of a series of assessments including psychological, medical, and polygraph examinations.
Candidates must undergo a thorough background investigation and meet stringent criteria, including driver license validity and Selective Service status.
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.
Must have completed the FLETCCriminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) or USCP Basic Agent Training Program(BATP) 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.
If you need a copy of your FLETC transcript, you can request it through emailat fletc-transcripts@dhs.gov, call (912) 267-2457 or visit the following url:https://www.fletc.gov/request-your-transcript
Must possess a minimum of five (5)years of experience in an 1811 series at time of application. This requirement is waived for prior USCP employees.
Following the pre-employmentscreening, candidates may be invited to participate in the Initial AssessmentPhase of the USCP hiring process, all facets of which will be conductedvirtually at a location of their choice. This phase consists of an Orientation.It provides the applicant with an overview of the USCP and its hiring process.
The Examination Phase consists ofpsychological, medical and polygraph examinations. This will be a candidate’sfirst required visit to our office in Washington, D.C. during the hiringprocess. Efforts will be made to schedule these examinations consecutively toeliminate return visits to complete the examinations.
The medical is waived foreligible sworn reemployed annuitants who have retired from service with USCP oranother law enforcement agency within the past three years from the date oftheir application, unless an applicant was removed (voluntarily or involuntarily)as a result of a medical-related fitness for duty evaluation.
USCP sworn employees who retired no more than 12 months prior to the date ofapplication for a reemployed annuitant position will be waived from completingthe psychological and polygraph examinations.
The final phase of the selection process requires candidates to undergo a fullbackground investigation that will include a thorough review and verificationof the candidate's employment history, employer, residential, and personalreferences, in depth criminal and credit history, and academic records. 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. Travel for hiring assessments and training is at applicant's expense. 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 USCP BATP 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.
Candidates must meet the followingrequirements to be minimally qualified for this position:
U.S. Citizenship--Only United States Citizens will receiveconsideration. Qualified applicants will be required to provide proof ofcitizenship early in the selection process. Naturalized citizens must be ableto participate and complete a holistic and verifiable background investigationof their personal and professional background.
Age Requirements: Applicants must not havereached 58 years of age at the time of appointment, although waivers may apply.
Education-- High School diploma or GED certificate is required.
Valid Driver's License-- Applicants must possess a valid U.S. driver'slicense that has not been revoked or under suspension for the past one (1)year.
Criminal History Check-- Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminalhistory check of the past 10 years.