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Special Agent (Lateral)

U.S. Capitol Police · Legislative Branch

This job in plain English

The U.S. Capitol Police is hiring Special Agents in Washington, DC, for its Protective Services Bureau, either to protect members of Congress and visiting officials or to investigate crimes and threats. Many vacancies are open, but only current law enforcement officers who completed FLETC or an equivalent training program can apply. The job requires working any shift, including nights, weekends and holidays, plus a Top Secret/SCI 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 U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. can apply. You must be a current law enforcement officer employed outside the U.S. Capitol Police; current USCP employees are not eligible.

What you would do

  • Protect congressional leaders, Members of Congress and their families
  • Plan security for domestic and international travel and congressional events
  • Investigate crimes and threats under D.C. Code and federal criminal law
  • Write investigation reports and share information with other police agencies
  • Conduct surveillance and serve arrest and search warrants

Do you qualify for LP-3?

With experience: You need 9 months of law enforcement experience after your training at the time you apply, and 52 weeks of law enforcement experience by the time you are appointed. The announcement does not list a grade level for this experience.

With education: A high school diploma or GED is required. You must also have completed the FLETC Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) or an equivalent program from the FBI, DEA, or U.S. Postal Inspection Service.

Licenses and certifications you need:

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

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume
  • FLETC CITP certificate or FLETC transcript
  • SF-50(s) showing your 1811 series career and retirement coverage
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship, provided early in the process
  • Accredited education records, only if you rely on education to qualify
  • Personal History Statement and release form, if invited to submit them

How you will be rated: Your online application and assessment questionnaire are reviewed first. Qualified applicants then go through pre-employment screening, psychological, medical and polygraph exams, and a full background investigation; failing any part leads to disqualification, and deliberate misstatements or omissions can also disqualify you.

Tips for this job:

  • Include your FLETC CITP certificate or transcript with your application, since the announcement says it must be included.
  • Upload all required documents and submit the full package by 11:59 PM ET on the closing date.
  • Answer every question honestly and completely, because omissions or misstatements at any stage can lead to disqualification.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. The USCP operates 7 days a week and 24 hours a day, and duty hours may change.

Incentives and relocation: A $5,000 recruitment bonus after appointment and another $5,000 after 18 months of service, which requires a two-year service agreement. A Student Loan Repayment Program of up to $10,000 per year, up to $80,000 total, subject to budget availability.

Conditions of employment:

  • Top Secret/SCI security clearance required
  • Full field background investigation
  • Polygraph examination
  • Psychological examination
  • Medical examination, with fasting required
  • Credit, criminal history, tax and driving record checks
  • Drug test
  • Fingerprint check
  • Selective Service registration for male applicants
  • Must be able to carry and maintain proficiency with a firearm
  • Must be willing to work any assigned shift, including nights, weekends and holidays
  • One-year probationary period
  • Must complete the 6-week BATP (DPD) or 5-week BITP (ID) training
  • Must be in full, unrestricted duty status at application and appointment
  • Age limits apply; must be at least 21 at appointment
  • Felony or domestic violence conviction is an automatic disqualifier
  • 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
$90,853 – $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
req850

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