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Special Agent (Reemployed Annuitant) Investigations Division

U.S. Capitol Police · Legislative Branch

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This job in plain English

This is a Special Agent job with the U.S. Capitol Police in Washington, DC, in the Investigations Division of the Protective Services Bureau. It is open only to retired USCP and other FERS or CSRS retirees who can be rehired as federal annuitants. Many vacancies are listed, the announcement stays open until the positions are filled, and the job includes shift work and up to 50% travel.

Many vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Only U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. can apply. The announcement is open to retired USCP employees and other FERS or CSRS retirees who are eligible for re-employment as a federal annuitant and federal law enforcement officer.

What you would do

  • Investigate criminal and terroristic activity under D.C. Code and Title 18 of U.S. Code
  • Collect, evaluate, and share information related to the unit's mission
  • Write reports of investigation, assessments, and investigation bulletins
  • Conduct surveillance and counter-surveillance operations
  • Serve arrest and search warrants and work with judicial officials on prosecution
  • Serve as liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies

Do you qualify for LP-3?

With experience: You need at least 5 years of experience in the 1811 series (federal criminal investigator work) at the time you apply. This requirement is waived for prior USCP employees. The announcement does not name a grade level.

With education: High School diploma or GED is required. You must have completed the FLETC Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP), the USCP Basic Agent Training Program (BATP), or an equivalent training program from the FBI, DEA, or U.S. Postal Inspection Service. Your certificate or FLETC transcript must be included with your application.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Valid REAL ID U.S. driver's license, not revoked or suspended for the past year

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume
  • FLETC CITP or USCP BATP certificate, or FLETC transcript
  • SF-50 showing voluntary or mandatory retirement and 1811 series in your career
  • Transcripts or degrees from accredited schools, only if you rely on education to qualify

How you will be rated: Your online application and occupational questionnaire are reviewed first. Qualified applicants then go through pre-employment screening, an orientation, psychological, medical, and polygraph exams, and a full background investigation. Failing any part, or deliberately withholding or misstating information, can lead to disqualification.

Tips for this job:

  • Attach your FLETC certificate or FLETC transcript with your application, or it may not be considered.
  • Include an SF-50 that shows your retirement and your 1811 series work.
  • Applications are considered in the order received, so apply early and check your USCP Careers account to confirm your documents were received.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Any assigned shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The USCP operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and duty hours may change. Overtime is available.

Incentives and relocation: Student Loan Repayment Program of up to $10,000 per year, with a $80,000 maximum per employee, subject to budget availability.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance
  • Full field background investigation, including credit, criminal, and driving record checks
  • Polygraph, medical, and psychological exams (some waivers may apply)
  • Drug test
  • Fingerprint check by the FBI
  • Selective Service registration for male applicants
  • Must work any assigned shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Must complete the 5-week USCP Investigations Training Program for ID
  • Must be able to carry and maintain firearm proficiency
  • Must be under age 58 at appointment (waivers may apply)
  • Must be in full and unrestricted duty status
  • One-year probationary period
  • Travel for hiring assessments and training is at applicant's expense

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$147,928 per year
Pay scale and grade
LP-3 · LP
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
Many
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Travel
50% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Police (0083)
Announcement
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