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Police Officer

U.S. Capitol Police · Legislative Branch

This job in plain English

The U.S. Capitol Police is hiring Police Officers in Washington, DC, to protect Congress, its members, staff, visitors, and the Capitol buildings and grounds. The job is full-time and permanent, and officers work 24-hour shifts that include nights, weekends, and holidays. The agency has many vacancies, and the job requires a Secret security clearance.

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 United States citizens may apply, and naturalized citizens must pass a full background investigation. The agency's clarification says applicants must be at least 20 years and 6 months old, while the requirements section says applicants must be at least 21 at appointment and ordinarily no older than 37 (up to 39 or 40 at entry).

What you would do

  • Enforce federal, District of Columbia, and USCP laws and rules
  • Protect the Capitol complex, Members of Congress, visitors, and staff from crime
  • Take charge of accidents and crime scenes and question suspicious persons
  • Prepare reports and testify in court
  • Protect federal buildings, property, and equipment

Do you qualify for LP-1 (up to LP-3)?

With education: A high school diploma or GED certificate is required. Any schools you list must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Valid U.S. driver's license (REAL ID) that has not been revoked or suspended in the past year

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume
  • Answers to the online occupational questionnaire
  • Additional biographical and supporting documents if you pass the first review
  • Authorization for Release form and Personal History Statement if asked during screening

How you will be rated: Your online application and questionnaire answers are reviewed first. Qualified applicants then take an online assessment with an orientation and a written test on math, reading, and grammar, where you need at least 70% in each section. Applicants can be removed for deliberate misstatements, omissions, or withheld information at any stage.

Tips for this job:

  • Apply early, because applications are considered in the order they are received.
  • Submit every required document and answer the questionnaire completely before the closing time, or your application may not be considered.
  • Plan to pay your own travel costs to Cheltenham, Maryland, Washington, DC, and Glynco, Georgia for testing and training.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. The USCP operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Officers must work any assigned shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and duty hours can change.

Incentives and relocation: Student loan repayment of up to $10,000, subject to budget availability.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Meet the position age requirements
  • Valid REAL ID driver's license
  • Show responsible driving in the past one year
  • Male applicants must be registered for Selective Service
  • Full field background investigation
  • Polygraph, medical, criminal, credit, and tax checks
  • Psychological examination
  • Physical Readiness Test: 300-meter run, push-ups, 1.5-mile run
  • Pass a criminal history check covering the past 10 years
  • Not be convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence
  • Possess and carry a firearm
  • Drug test
  • Secret security clearance
  • Complete about 6 months of paid training
  • One-year probationary period
  • Wear the USCP uniform and meet grooming standards
  • Able to drive at high speeds and in bad weather
  • Travel for hiring steps and training is at your own 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
$86,530 per year
Pay scale and grade
LP-1 (up to LP-3) · LP
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
Many
Security clearance
Secret
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Police (0083)
Announcement
req851

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