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Police Officer (Field Training Officer)
U.S. Capitol Police · Posted 33 days ago
About the Role
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.
What You'll Do
- →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 an FTO, you will: Provide on-the-job training to new officers immediately following graduation from the USCP Training Academy.
- →Responsibilities include providing directions 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(s) 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
- ✓Must be a current USCP sworn employee below the rank of Sergeant and have attained the rank of Private First Class by the date of selection.
- ✓Must have successfully completed probationary period by the closing date of this announcement.
- ✓Must not have disciplinary actions for the last three years.
- ✓Must possess and maintain a valid REAL ID U.S. driver's license.
- ✓Must successfully complete all required training.
- ✓There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 3e013832-9cfe-4dc8-8074-07672da26a3a
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