Police Officer (Special Operations Division, K-9 Technician)

JobSummary

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.

LowGrade

03

HighGrade

03

PromotionPotential

03

OrganizationCodes

LL/LL03

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• fed-internal-search

MCOTags

TotalOpenings

Many

AgencyMarketingStatement

We protect the legislative process, the symbol of our democracy, the U.S. Capitol, the people who carry out the legislative process, and the millions of visitors who travel here to see democracy in action. Every American who visits the Capitol-as well as visitors from around the world-become part of our protected community. They see the USCP first-hand as the best of America's spirit and diversity. As a Department, we are a microcosm of America, representing many races, colors, religions, national origins, political affiliations, sexual orientations, and ages. Our workforce is comprised of employees from nearly all 50 states and the U.S. territories. We embrace and celebrate a diverse workforce, believing that inclusiveness makes our workplace stronger. The USCP respects each individual as a person and as a professional. The USCP acts on the world stage every day as a model in security, urban crime prevention, dignitary protection, specialty response capability, and homeland security. We are often the first face that visitors and employees encounter, and we leave a lasting impression that reflects the Legislative Branch and its role in America's democracy.

TravelCode

1

MajorDuties

• This position is located in the K-9 Section, Special Operations Division, Operational Services Bureau. The K-9 Section provides a wide range of explosive detection capabilities, security sweeps, and other responsibilities assigned to support the mission of the Department. Duties: Handles and uses trained canines in various settings and activities involving the protection of Congress, its Members, employees, visitors, and the Capitol building facilities, including but not limited to explosive detection, anti-terrorism, security sweeps, and event security. Performs surveillance of suspects, and violators to identify and apprehend suspects, bomb threats, and suspicious activities. Conducts explosive detection sweeps, and urban detection operations for the protection of life and property on the Capitol grounds. Responsible for directing canines to perform explosive detection searches of building, office areas, vehicles (to include all modes of transportation), screen all cargo, loading docks and warehouses, parcel pick-up, shipping, receiving, packages, materials and persons as directed by proper authority and consistent with canine training. Seeks, detects, and protects all evidence, victims, and witnesses and performs all law enforcement activities as assigned. Responsible for caring for issued canine at home and at work. May also be assigned to care for other canines kenneled at the Department kennel. The results of this vacancy announcement selection process will be used to fill positions within the K-9 Section. 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 the approved selection memorandum.

Education

There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.

Requirements

o Must be a current USCP sworn employee below the rank of Sergeant. o Must have attained the rank of Private First Class. o Must possess and maintain a valid REAL ID U.S. driver's license. o Must successfully complete all required training. o Must reside within 50 air miles of the United States Capitol Dome. o Must successfully pass the K-9 Physical Abilities Test (PAT).

Evaluations

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 Office of Human Resources (OHR) will conduct an eligibility factor review as outlined in this vacancy. Phase II: KSA Assessment and Resume review- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities and the resume will be evaluated by an appointed assessment panel. Phase III: Canine Physical Abilities Test (PAT) - Candidates must pass each part of the Canine PAT successively to continue to the oral interview. A complete description of the Canine PAT is located under the "Next Steps" section of this vacancy announcement. Phase IV: Structured Interview - Candidates eligible for Phase IV 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. OHR will conduct a disciplinary action review. The hiring manager at his/her discretion may elect not to 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.

HowToApply

Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers 1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package. 3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date. 4. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account, select the job posting for this position. The page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and any correspondence the Department has sent related to this application. 5. Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application not being considered. The complete application package must be submitted by 7:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.

WhatToExpectNext

Applicants will be notified via internal USCP e-mail of their status at the conclusion of each phase of the selection process described in this vacancy announcement. Canine Physical Abilities Test (PAT): Each task stands alone but must be tested in the order presented below. A candidate must successfully complete the task as described in order to pass the task. A candidate must pass all tasks in order to pass the Canine PAT. Failure to successfully complete any task constitutes failure of the Canine PAT. When a candidate fails a task, the candidate does not then proceed to any other task. Task 1: Long Walk - The candidate will walk 1700' in 6 minutes and 20 seconds. Task 2: Canine Lift - The candidate will lift a simulated dog weighing 65 lbs. from level ground while starting in a squat position finishing in a standing position with legs straight and forearms perpendicular to the candidate's body without aid and without grasping the simulated dog (must lift from underneath) and after holding the dog at chest height for 65 seconds must place the simulated dog on the ground without dropping it. Task 3: Canine Lift and Carry - The candidate will lift a simulated dog weighing 65 lbs. from level ground while starting in a squat position finishing in a standing position with legs straight and forearms perpendicular to the candidate's body without aid and without grasping the simulated dog (must lift from underneath) and, once standing, walk while carrying the simulated dog 50' (out 25' and back 25') within 30 seconds of beginning the lift. Task 4: Canine Control - The candidate will lift a dog leash with 30 lbs. of weight attached from the ground with arms outstretched and perpendicular to the candidate's body carry the weight over the end of the designated target (approximately 27" high and 55" wide) without touching the target and then placing the leash and weight on the ground without dropping it. After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.

RequiredDocuments

Applicants must submit a copy of the following document by uploading and attaching the document with their on-line application. 1. Resume. 2. A valid REAL ID U.S. driver's license. 3. Letter of approval from homeowner's association to erect a kennel. If you do not have a homeowner's association, submit a statement to that effect. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and required documentation are factual and submitted prior to the closing date of this announcement. If you do not attach the required documentation, you will be ineligible for this announcement. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and required documentation is submitted prior to the closing date of this announcement. If you do not attach the required documentation, you will be ineligible for this announcement.

Benefits

OtherInformation

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. NOTE: More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. The selection list will be active for a period of one (1) year from the date of approval of the selection memorandum. An applicant may request to be removed from consideration by sending a written request to the Office of Human Resources.

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

02

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

Lori.Mallalieu@uscp.gov

SecurityClearance

Not Required

DrugTestRequired

False

AdjudicationType