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Special Agent (Entry-Level)
U.S. Capitol Police · Posted 15 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. The USCP protects and secures Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure, and open environment.
What You'll Do
- →Are you looking for a rewarding career in law enforcement?
- →Join our team of dedicated, mission-driven officers in protecting Congress and the legislative process.
- →This position is located within the Protective Services Bureau (PSB), Assistant Chief of Police for Protective and Intelligence Operations, United States Capitol Police (USCP).
- →The PSB provides direct Member protection and collects and analyzes information, assesses threats, enforces the law, identifies risks, and develops and employs risk mitigation, and enforcement strategies.
- →Divisions within the PSB include Investigations and Dignitary Protection.
- →A USCP Special Agent within the PSB performs a full range of protective and investigative functions.
- →Special Agents are assigned to PSB’s Dignitary Protection Division (DPD) or Investigations Division (ID).
- →The PSB DPD is responsible for carrying out protective functions and operations.
- →The PSB ID is responsible for investigating violations of the D.C.
- →Code and Title 18 of the U.S.
- →Code, to include allegations of criminal activity, terroristic activity, and threats or unusual interests against Members of Congress and other statutory protectees of Congress that occur in the jurisdiction of the USCP as defined by 2 USC § 1966(a) & (f).
- →Upon successful completion of training, you will be assigned to the DPD or ID.
- →Duties include but are not limited to: DPD Special Agents - Provide protection of congressional leadership, including the coordination of security arrangements for domestic and international travel through advance security surveys and on-the-ground protection.
- →Provide personal security of Members of Congress and their families; visiting officials of foreign, Federal, state, and/or local governments; and other congressional visitors.
Requirements
- ✓You must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
- ✓Your completed application and required documents must be submitted by the closing date of this vacancy announcement to receive further consideration.
- ✓Your online application and answers to the attached assessment questionnaire will be reviewed and evaluated.
- ✓As a result of this initial review, qualified applicants will be required to submit additional biographical information and supporting documents.
- ✓A list of these documents will be provided to you during the selection process.
- ✓For further consideration, qualified candidates will be required to submit an Authorization for Release form and additional information via a Personal History Statement (PHS) for further pre-employment screening.
- ✓The information provided, along with a review of a candidate's credit, criminal history, and their driving record, will be reviewed.
- ✓ESOPH is an automated system used by investigators to efficiently manage background investigations.
- ✓Candidates will receive an e-mail from ESOPH, where they will be instructed to provide their PHS.
- ✓High School diploma or GED certificate is required.
Personality Fit
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