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Special Agent (Reemployed Annuitant) DPD

U.S. Capitol Police · Legislative Branch

This job in plain English

The U.S. Capitol Police is hiring Special Agents for the DPD unit within its Protective Services Bureau in Washington, DC. Agents protect congressional leaders, Members of Congress and their families, visiting officials, and congressional events. This full-time job is limited to retired federal law enforcement officers who return as reemployed annuitants, and many positions are open.

Many vacancies

It may close early. Applications are considered in the order received, and the announcement stays open only until the positions are filled.

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.

The job is open to the public, but only U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. may apply. The announcement is open to retired USCP officers and other federal retirees who are eligible to be rehired as federal annuitants and federal law enforcement officers.

What you would do

  • Provide protection for congressional leadership, including security for domestic and international travel.
  • Conduct advance security surveys before officials travel.
  • Provide personal security for Members of Congress and their families.
  • Protect visiting foreign, federal, state, and local officials.
  • Provide protective coverage for hearings, sessions, and official events.

Do you qualify for LP-3?

With experience: You must have at least 5 years of experience in the 1811 series (federal criminal investigator jobs) at the time you apply. This requirement is waived for prior USCP employees.

With education: A high school diploma or GED is required. You must also 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.

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 or USCP BATP certificate, or FLETC transcript, included with your application
  • SF-50 for retirement showing voluntary or mandatory retirement and 1811 series
  • If using education to qualify, attendance and degrees only from accredited schools

How you will be rated: Your online application and occupational questionnaire are reviewed first, and qualified applicants then submit more information for pre-employment screening. Failing any part of the full background investigation or medical, polygraph, or psychological exams results in disqualification, as do false or missing information.

Tips for this job:

  • Include your FLETC or USCP training certificate or transcript with your application, since it is required.
  • Make sure your SF-50 shows the 1811 series, or you may not meet the experience requirement.
  • Submit the complete package by 11:59 PM ET on the closing date, because incomplete applications may not be considered.

Good to know before you apply

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

Incentives and relocation: Student loan repayment of up to $10,000 per year, with a $80,000 lifetime maximum per employee, subject to budget availability. Dual compensation waiver lets approved rehires earn full salary and full annuity. Transit subsidy may be provided.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance
  • Full field background investigation
  • Polygraph, medical, and psychological exams; some may be waived for recent retirees
  • Criminal history check of the past 10 years
  • Credit check; not in default on federal guaranteed student loans
  • Drug test
  • Must be under 58 at appointment; waivers may apply
  • Must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and any assigned shift
  • Must be able to carry and maintain firearm proficiency
  • Must complete the 6-week USCP Agent Training Program
  • One-year probationary period
  • Male applicants must be registered for Selective Service
  • Must be in full, unrestricted duty status at application and appointment
  • Travel for assessments and training is at your expense
  • Felony or DUI convictions are automatic disqualifiers
  • Misdemeanor domestic violence conviction makes you ineligible
  • Deliberate false statements or omissions lead to disqualification

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
req847

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