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Summary

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.

This job is open to

• Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.

Clarification from the agency

Only current USCP Sworn employees. Navigate to the following url to apply to this job : USCP Careers

Duties

The United States Capitol

Police post academy Field Training Program (FTP) is designed to support and

complement the training provided by the USCP Training Services Bureau. The FTP

delivers a curriculum merging academic instruction with operational activities

to validate critical skills required of USCP police officers. The FTP training

is delivered by Field Training Officers (FTOs) assigned to operations within

the Uniformed Services Bureau. Probationary officers are carefully supervised

and evaluated throughout the process to maximize exposure to the tasks required

of police officers.

As a Field Training Officer (FTO), you will :

Provide on-the-job training

to new officers immediately following graduation from the United States Capitol

Police Training Academy. Responsibilities include providing direction to a new

officer in daily operations and related field operations and various facets of

police service within the congressional community. FTOs provide field and

scenario-based training, ensuring that the probationary officer experiences

different facets of police work.

Evaluate and advise on the

trainee's progress by observing performance of the trainee and preparing

observation reports. Evaluate the trainee's handling of assignments and

documentation of incidents / events. Identify deficiencies of individual trainees

and collaborate with the FTP Sergeant(s) and Division Coordinator to develop

and implement a remediation plan to assist the trainee in successful completion

of field training.

Evaluate training materials

for currency, applicability, and technical accuracy. Research and evaluate the

validity and pertinence of course materials and determine the most effective

methods and procedures for organizing training materials that provide adequate,

clear and detailed coverage of law enforcement subjects.

Collaborate with the FTP

Sergeant and Division Coordinator to develop training books covering the law

enforcement functions and procedures of the Division; determine pertinent

issues and collect relevant information from a variety of sources; and review

information and apply standard analytical techniques.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must be a current USCP Officer below the rank of Sergeant and have successfully attained the rank of Private First Class (PFC) by the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

1. Must be a current USCP Officer below the rank of Sergeant and have

successfully attained the rank of Private First Class (PFC) by the closing date

of this announcement.

2. Must be assigned to the Uniformed Services Bureau.

3. Must not be in restricted leave status as of the closing date of this

announcement.

4. Must be in full and unrestricted duty status as of the selection date

unless otherwise authorized by law (e.g., performance of duty injury, Family

and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), or Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment

Rights Act (USERRA)).

5. Must not have disciplinary actions for the last 3 years.

All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy

announcement.

Education

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

Additional information

Applications and supporting documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. This position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act overtime provisions. This position is included in a collective bargaining unit. NOTE : More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. The selection list will be active for a period of one (1) year from the date of approval of the selection memorandum. An applicant may request to be removed from consideration by sending a written request to the Office of Human Resources.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

The following selection process will be used to further assess candidates who have met the initial eligibility factors. Candidates must qualify under each phase to be considered in subsequent phases. Phase I : Initial Qualification and Unscheduled Leave Review - The Office of Human Resources (OHR) will conduct an eligibility factor review as outlined in this vacancy. Phase II : KSA Assessment- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities will be evaluated by an appointed assessment panel including resume review. Phase III : Structured Interview - Candidates will be scheduled for an oral interview. Results of this selection process will be used to recommend candidates to the hiring manager who is the final selecting official. The OHR will conduct a disciplinary action review to determine if there are pending investigatory and / or disciplinary matters, which will be made known to the selecting official. Prior to making his / her selection, the selecting official shall review any available Department documents, to include application documents and each candidates' complete career disciplinary record, results of selection process phases, and may, at their discretion, conduct interviews if necessary, with all recommended candidates. The selecting official may, at his / her discretion, not select a recommended candidate for reasons such as : 1. Substandard performance; 2. Serious sustained misconduct; and / or 3. Pending investigatory and / or disciplinary matters internally or externally. All aspects of the process are subject to the Department's legal review. All final recommendations are subject to final approval of the Chief of Police.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

Applicants must submit a copy of the following document by uploading and attaching the document with their on-line application. 1. Resume. Ensure that your resume reflects your relevant USCP and prior work history and any training or education. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and required documentation are submitted prior to the closing date of this announcement. If you do not attach the required documentation, you will be ineligible for this announcement.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from

schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Navigate to the following url to apply to this job : USCP Careers 1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and / or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package. 3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date. 4. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account, select the job posting for this position. The page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and any correspondence the Department has sent related to this application. 5. Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application not being considered. The complete application package must be submitted by 6 : 59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.

Agency contact information

Email

[email protected]

Address

United States Capitol Police

119 D Street NE

Washington, DC 20510

Next steps

After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries

Required Documents

Applicants must submit a copy of the following document by uploading and attaching the document with their on-line application. 1. Resume. Ensure that your resume reflects your relevant USCP and prior work history and any training or education. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and required documentation are submitted prior to the closing date of this announcement. If you do not attach the required documentation, you will be ineligible for this announcement.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from

schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Navigate to the following url to apply to this job : USCP Careers 1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and / or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package. 3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date. 4. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account, select the job posting for this position. The page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and any correspondence the Department has sent related to this application. 5. Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application not being considered. The complete application package must be submitted by 6 : 59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.

Agency contact information

Email

[email protected]

Address

United States Capitol Police

119 D Street NE

Washington, DC 20510

Next steps

After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.