U.S. Capitol Police
Police Officer (Rapid Response Team)
Legislative Branch · Washington, District of Columbia
- Salary
- $90,853 - $147,928 per year
- Pay grade
- LP-03
- Schedule
- Full-time
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Opened
- Nov 3, 2026
- Closes
- Nov 30, 2026
- Remote
- No
- Telework eligible
- No
- Openings
- Few
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Promotion potential
- 03
- Announcement
- req828
Who may apply: Internal to an agency
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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.
Duties
- This position is located in the Uniform Services Bureau (USB). The Rapid Response Team (RRT) is a team of officers that provide daily response capabilities throughout Capitol Grounds. This dedicated Response Team enhances the Bureau's ability to protect and secure Congress, ensuring they can fulfill their Constitutional responsibilities. The RRT maintains a strong visible presence on Capitol Grounds, responding to calls for service, planned and unplanned demonstrations, and conducting foundation checks of all Congressional lots, parks and buildings. Note: Multiple vacancies exist. The number of positions will be determined by the needs of the Department. The selection list will be active for a period of one (1) year from the date of approval of the selection memorandum unless an applicant withdraws in writing his/her application to the Office of Human Resources (OHR).
Qualifications
1. Must be a sworn employee below the rank of Sergeant and must have attained the rank of Private with Training and successfully completed the probationary period by the closing date of this announcement. 2. Must not be in restricted leave status as of the date of selection. 3. Must be available to work flexible hours, rotating shifts, and possible midnight assignments. 4. Must be in the USB Special Response Group (SRG) Program by the closing date of this announcement. 5. Must have successfully completed the Bicycle Response Unit (BRU) training. Certificate must be included with application.
Education
There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.
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