Police Officer (Rapid Response Team)

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.

Duties

This position is located in the Uniform Services Bureau (USB). The Rapid Response Team (RRT) is a team of officers that provide daily response capabilities throughout Capitol Grounds. This dedicated Response Team enhances the Bureau's ability to protect and secure Congress, ensuring they can fulfill their Constitutional responsibilities. The RRT maintains a strong visible presence on Capitol Grounds, responding to calls for service, planned and unplanned demonstrations, and conducting foundation checks of all Congressional lots, parks and buildings. Note: Multiple vacancies exist. The number of positions will be determined by the needs of the Department. The selection list will be active for a period of one (1) year from the date of approval of the selection memorandum unless an applicant withdraws in writing his/her application to the Office of Human Resources (OHR). Requirements

Must be a current USCP sworn employee below the rank of Sergeant and must have attained the rank of Private with Training and successfully completed the probationary period by the closing date of this announcement. Bicycle Response Unit (BRU) Training Certificate must be included. Qualifications

1. Must be a sworn employee below the rank of Sergeant and must have attained the rank of Private with Training and successfully completed the probationary period by the closing date of this announcement. 2. Must not be in restricted leave status as of the date of selection. 3. Must be available to work flexible hours, rotating shifts, and possible midnight assignments. 4. Must be in the USB Special Response Group (SRG) Program by the closing date of this announcement. 5. Must have successfully completed the Bicycle Response Unit (BRU) training. Certificate must be included with application.

Education

There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade. How You Will Be Evaluated

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 - The OHR will conduct an eligibility factor review as outlined in this vacancy. In consultation with OHR, a review of all candidates' resume will be conducted by an appointed assessment panel. 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 their selection, the selecting official will review any available Department documents, to include application documents, each candidate's complete career disciplinary record, and results of selection process phases, and may, at their discretion, conduct interviews with all recommended candidates, if necessary. The selecting official may, at their 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. Other 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. An applicant may request to be removed from consideration by sending a written request to the OHR. RETENTION CRITERIA: 1. Successfully complete all required training associated with assignment to real RRT. 2. Must successfully complete a probationary period of one year in the RRT.