Police Officer (Entry-Level) - 50K Recruitment Incentive

This is a full-time position with the Police Department of the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C. Entry-Level hires that sign a three-year service agreement will receive incentive payments of $50,000 in total. Recruitment incentive details for are set forth in the duties section of this announcement. Attend a monthly virtual recruitment event to find out more: https://www.joinscuspd.us/vre The criteria listed below must be met in order to be eligible to apply: An applicant's education/experience must include at least one of the following to be considered: An Associate's degree or higher from an accredited institution (or being within six months of graduation); or A minimum of one year of full-time experience as a sworn police officer; or A minimum of three years of active duty military service (or one year of active duty military service for Military Police, Master-at-Arms, Security Forces, and Maritime Enforcement Specialists); or A minimum of three years of work history. Applicants must be mature, reliable, skilled in oral and written communication, and have excellent interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to display a high standard of ethical conduct and be trusted in all work situations. Applicants must have no record of felony convictions, and must not currently be involved in any pending criminal charges. Applicants must be licensed to drive for at least one year at the time of application, and have an excellent driving record. Applicants who possess prior military service must have been separated under honorable conditions (honorable discharge). Status as a U.S. Citizen, National, or one who owes allegiance to the United States. Applicants must be at least within six months of turning 21 years of age, but not yet 39 years of age at the date of application, with some exceptions as noted below: Applicants over the age of 39 may still be considered if they can demonstrate sufficient prior coverage under the federal law enforcement retirement system special provision to allow them to achieve at least 20 years of total service before reaching age 60. See 5 U.S. Code 8425(d) for details on the special provision. Recruitment Incentive Details for Entry-Level Hires All eligible new hires that sign a three-year service agreement will receive incentive payments totaling $50,000 at the following rate: $20,000 upon completion of training $15,000 one year after completing training $15,000 two years after completing training The repayment amount for officers that separate from Court employment prior to completing their service requirement will be the full amount of the incentives covering the period of the most recent installment payment. Duties of the Position The Supreme Court of the United States Police is a Federal law enforcement agency that derives its authority from United States Code 40 U.S.C. 6121. The Supreme Court Police enforce Federal and District of Columbia laws and regulations, as well as enforce regulations governing the Supreme Court Building and grounds prescribed by the Marshal and approved by the Chief Justice of the United States. The department's mission is to ensure the integrity of the Constitutional Mission of the Supreme Court of the United States by protecting the Supreme Court, the Justices, employees, guests, and visitors. The Supreme Court Police are responsible for providing a full range of police services, to include: Protection of the Supreme Court Building and grounds, and persons and property therein; Dignitary Protection for the Supreme Court Justices, both domestically and internationally; Maintain suitable order and decorum within the Supreme Court Building and grounds, to include policing demonstrations and large-scale events; Provide Courtroom security; Provide residential security for the protectees of the Supreme Court of the United States; Prepare numerous reports to include incident, found property, accident, and arrest reports, as well as testify in court. Specialty Units are available to officers depending on time-in-service, completion of training, and experience. The Supreme Court Police offers both part-time and full-time specialized units. These units include: Dignitary Protection Unit Residential Security Unit Protective Intelligence Unit K-9 Unit Background Investigations Unit Nuclear, Biological, Chemical (NBC) Team Recruitment Division Police Operations Center - Dispatch Physical Security Unit Liaison positions with partner agencies (FBI, JTTF, DHS, USCP) Training Unit Honor Guard Various instructor positions, to include: Firearms, Driving, Defensive Tactics, CPR/First Aid Education A high school diploma is the minimum educational requirement for applicants.