Containment Emergency Response Division (CERD) Technician

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 within the Containment Emergency Response Division (CERD), Operational Services Bureau (OSB). CERD provides specialized response capabilities for events that require heightened protective measures. As a CERD Technician, you will: o Perform tactical operations to safeguard Members of Congress, employees, and visitors to the U.S. Capitol Grounds and facilities and to safeguard against damage, terrorist activity, and/or theft. o Perform law enforcement and emergency response activities that require quick assessment of conditions and elements. o Make determinations between established alternatives such as the kinds of action to take and the level of force to use. o Provide tactical coverage during emergency situations. The results of this vacancy announcement selection process will be used to fill positions within the OSB-CERD. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. The selection list for this vacancy announcement will be active for a period of 12 months from the date of approval of the selection memorandum. Requirements

Must be a current USCP sworn employee below the rank of Sergeant. Must have attained the rank of Private with Training and have completed the Field Training Officer (FTO) program by the closing date of this announcement. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret SCI security clearance. Must possess and maintain a valid REAL ID U.S. driver's license. Must be able to obtain and maintain required CERD certifications. Must successfully complete all required training, i.e., CERD Firearms Course and CERD Basic Course. Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued travel card. Must satisfactorily pass INOVA physical and respiratory fit test to wear a gas mask. Must be willing to accept any collateral CERD duties as assigned such as Counter Sniper, Breacher, Instructor, EMT, Training Coordinator, etc. To obtain the rank of Technician, candidate must have attained the rank of Private First Class (PFC) and satisfactorily completed the probationary period outlined in this vacancy announcement under the “Additional Information” section. Qualifications

All applicants must meet the following eligibility factors in order to be considered for the position of CERD Technician: 1. Must be a USCP sworn employee below the rank of Sergeant and must have attained the rank of Private with Training and have completed the FTO program by the closing date of this announcement. 2. Must not be in restricted leave status as of the selection date. 3. Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. REAL ID driver's license. 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 be able to take part in the USCP Respiratory Protection Program. 6. Must be available to work flexible working hours, as well as extended hours. 7. Must be able to travel to attend training and support USCP protective operations. 8. Must be able to travel on commercial, military, and private airplanes; boats; helicopters; trains; buses; and automobiles. 9. To obtain the rank of Technician, candidate must have attained the rank of Private First Class (PFC) and must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period upon assignment to CERD.

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 the OHR, a review of each candidate's resume and Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) assessment will be conducted by an appointed assessment panel. Phase II: unscheduled leave - Unscheduled leave will be evaluated by the OHR. Phase III: Eligible candidates will be scheduled for the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) PFQ. The candidate's passing PFQ score will count toward the candidate's overall ranking in the selection process. A description of the PFQ is located in the Next Steps section of this vacancy announcement. Phase IV: Eligible candidates will complete the CERD Qualification Combat Pistol Course and must pass with a qualifying score of 350 or higher in order to continue in the selection process. The qualification score will count toward the candidate's overall ranking in the selection process. Phase V: Structured Interview - Candidates eligible for Phase V 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 additional 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. The selection list will be valid for one year from the selection memo date. RETENTION CRITERIA: Must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period upon assignment to the section. Must maintain a Top-Secret SCI security clearance. Must maintain a valid U.S. REAL ID driver's license. Must maintain a government issued travel card. Must maintain required CERD certifications. Must maintain enrollment in the USCP Respiratory Protection Program. Must pass an annual Physical Fitness Qualification (PFQ). NOTE: An applicant may request to be removed from consideration by sending a written request to the Office of Human Resources (OHR).