Supervisory Special Agent

Summary

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.

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

06/24/2024 to 07/16/2024

• Salary

$94,390 - $157,176 per year

• Pay scale & grade

LP 08

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Location

• Washington DC, DC

• Telework eligible

No

• Travel Required

50% or less

• Travel is required for both domestic and international assignments.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent

• Work schedule

Full-time

• Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

08

• Job family (Series)

1811 Criminal Investigation

• Supervisory status

Yes

• Security clearance

Sensitive Compartmented Information

• Drug test

No

• Announcement number

req442

• Control number

796977700

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This job is open to

• Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.

Clarification from the agency

Only current USCP Sworn employees. Navigate to the following url to apply to this job: USCP Careers

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Duties

This position is located within the Intelligence Operations Division (IOD), Intelligence Services Bureau (ISB). IOD is responsible for conducting counter-surveillance operations on the Capitol Grounds and during events that may have a security or safety impact to the Congressional Community in the National Capitol Region or nationally. IOD serves as a Protective Intelligence component to support USCP's mission. Coordinates with local, state and federal law enforcement partners to gather information pertaining to incidents and activities that may affect USCP functions or adversely impact the security of the Congressional Community. Performs advance collection, vulnerability assessments, counter-surveillance, surveillance, and investigative functions pertaining to suspicious activity reporting.

Supervisory Special Agent will:

Supervise and perform protective intelligence functions supporting USCP divisions, including the coordination of security arrangements to include travel and operations for advance assessment surveys and on-site intelligence operations.

Provide supervision and instructions to Special Agents for the purpose of carrying out operations, investigations, as well as protective intelligence coverage for congressional events such as hearings, delegations and sessions, official functions, and other events identified by the respective Sergeant at Arms and/or the Chief of Police. Monitor compliance with security requirements, procedures, and protocols by assigned personnel, and evaluate effectiveness of operations.

Provide intelligence information to and liaise with federal, state, and local governments.

Supervise assigned Special Agents to include counseling, development, and mentoring; observing, communicating, and documenting performance and conduct; taking appropriate commendation or corrective action; conducting and writing performance evaluations; and scheduling relevant or required training and development opportunities.

Review or produce reports to include casefiles, police reports, suspicious activity reports, PD-76, BOLO's, and briefs, in addition to providing immediate updated information to Command for past or current emerging incidents.

Perform frequent on-call rotations that supervise all Special Agents assigned to the ISB,

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must be a current USCP Officer below the rank of Lieutenant and attained the rank of Sergeant by the closing date of this announcement. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued travel card. Must successfully complete the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP), Field Training Program and other assigned trainings related to the position to include surveillance, counter-surveillance, and vulnerability assessments.

Qualifications

1.Must be a current USCP Officer below the rank of Lieutenant and attained the rank of Sergeant by the closing date of this announcement.

2.Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. License status and driving record will be checked as a part of the application process.

3.Must not be in a restricted leave status as of the closing date of this announcement.

4.Must be in a full and unrestricted duty status to attend, participate, and successfully complete all required training courses related to this position as of the date of selection.

5.Must be available to work flexible hours, rotating shifts, midnight assignments, and on-call assignments.

6.Must be able to travel on commercial, military and private airplanes, boats, helicopters, trains, buses, and automobiles.

Education

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

Additional information

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 not included in a collective bargaining unit. RETENTION CRITERIA: Must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period upon being assigned to IOD. Must successfully pass the Criminal Investigator Training program and Field Training Program. Must successfully pass a First Aid/AED/TCCC Recertification Course. Must maintain qualification on all trained weapon systems. Must maintain all other required certifications. Results of this selection process will be used to recommend candidates to the hiring manager who is the final selecting official. The OHR will conduct a disciplinary action review to determine if there are pending investigatory and/or disciplinary matters, which will be made known to the selecting official. The results of this vacancy announcement selection process will be used to fill positions within the Intelligence Operations Division. 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 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 (OHR).

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. 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 OHR will conduct an eligibility factor review as outlined in this vacancy. In consultation with the OHR, a review of all candidates' unscheduled leave and resumes will be conducted by an appointed assessment panel. Phase II: KSA Assessment

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities will be evaluated by an appointed assessment panel. Ability to lead law enforcement and security operations in a variety of environments in accordance with the practices, policies, and laws in the National Capital Region, or in other geographic locations that require coordinating efforts with other law enforcement or security organizations. Ability to adapt a course of action when new information is unexpectedly presented. Ability to interact within a team or group to promote a professional goal-oriented team environment. Ability to review, analyze and assess reports, intelligence, or other law enforcement communications leading to a logical course of action or assessment to be presented to Command or a team you lead. Ability to work independently with limited supervision. Phase III: Structured Interview

• Candidates eligible for Phase III will be scheduled for an oral interview. Prior to making his/her selection, the selecting official shall review any available Department documents, to include application documents and each candidates' complete career disciplinary record, results of selection process phases, and may, at their discretion, conduct interviews if necessary, with all recommended candidates. The selecting official may, at his/her discretion, not 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.

• Benefits

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Learn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

Applicants must submit a copy of the following document by uploading and attaching the document with their on-line application. 1. Resume. Ensure that your resume reflects your relevant USCP and prior work history and any training or education. 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.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

Navigate to the following url to apply to this job: https://uscp.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=uscp&source=USA 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.

Agency contact information

Email Lisa.Starghill@uscp.gov

Address United States Capitol Police

119 D Street NE

Washington, DC 20510

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Next steps

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.

• Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

• Financial suitability

• New employee probationary period

• Privacy Act

• Reasonable accommodation policy

• Selective Service

• Signature and false statements

• Social security number request

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Required Documents

Applicants must submit a copy of the following document by uploading and attaching the document with their on-line application. 1. Resume. Ensure that your resume reflects your relevant USCP and prior work history and any training or education. 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.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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How to Apply

Navigate to the following url to apply to this job: https://uscp.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=uscp&source=USA 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.

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Agency contact information

Email Lisa.Starghill@uscp.gov

Address United States Capitol Police

119 D Street NE

Washington, DC 20510

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

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.

Read more

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

• Financial suitability

• New employee probationary period

• Privacy Act

• Reasonable accommodation policy

• Selective Service

• Signature and false statements

• Social security number request

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

06/24/2024 to 07/16/2024

• Salary

$94,390 - $157,176 per year

• Pay scale & grade

LP 08

• Location

• Washington DC, DC

• Telework eligible

No

• Travel Required

50% or less

• Travel is required for both domestic and international assignments.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent

• Work schedule

Full-time

• Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

08

• Job family (Series)

1811 Criminal Investigation

• Supervisory status

Yes

• Security clearance

Sensitive Compartmented Information

• Drug test

No

• Announcement number

req442

• Control number

796977700

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/796977700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.