Police Officer - Washington, United States - U.S. Capitol Police

Description

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 within the Office ofBackground Investigations and Credentialing (OBIC) Badgingand Credentialing Division (BCD). OBIC is responsible conducting background investigations onpotential employees and fingerprinting USCP applicants as well as employees andmembers of the Congressional community.

Duties will include:

Conducts criminal background investigations through eAgent and Livescan.Uses commonly accepted investigative methods and techniques to identify,collect, and evaluate evidence. Reviews and analyzes information to determineif a crime has been committed. Interprets criminal results received through abackground investigation. Identifies potential criminal activity.

Drafts written reports. Uses traditional investigative techniques to inspectand identify suspicious and questionable government documents. Confirmsextraditable warrants with agencies across the country and assists civilianInvestigators and other law enforcement agencies in locating and arrestingsuspected criminals.

Reviews, evaluates, and adjudicates criminal background investigationsand other records to determine whether to grant, deny, or revoke access toCapitol Hill. Adheres to the hiring process for sworn employees, civilianemployees and contract staff to ensure new hires are suitable for employment.

Performs other relevant duties in support of or associated with theinvestigative or credentialing process.

NOTE: Two (2) selections may be made from this vacancy announcement, withvarying selection dates. This position is designated as a one-year assignmentand may be extended up to one (1) additional year to a total of two (2) years.An extension of the initial period will be determined by performance in theposition and the needs of the Department. The selection list will be active fora period of one (1) year from the date of approval of the selection memorandumunless an applicant withdraws in writing his/her application.