Vehicle and Materials Screener - Washington, United States - Legislative Branch

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 in the U S. Capitol
Police, Operational Services Bureau, Special Operations Division. The incumbent
is responsible for examining,
registering, and securing all delivery vehicles and
their contents for explosives and weapons before they are allowed to proceed to
the Capitol complex. This position requires a background investigation.
At full performance level of CP-05/GS-07 the duties
include:

The incumbent is responsible for operating x-ray machines to screen cargo destined for the Capitol Complex, to include the Library of Congress, for explosives and weapons.
Off-loading cargo from delivery vehicles, visually inspecting, loading on the x-ray
machines, and returning deliverables to the vehicles making certain that all items removed from the delivery
vehicles are properly reloaded and the doors properly secured before
departing the Off-Site Inspection
Station.

Visually inspecting delivery vehicles
for explosives and weapons, using creepers for hands-on inspection of the undercarriage (mirrors used if undercarriage is too low for creeper inspection). Visually inspecting the engine compartment and passenger compartment of the delivery
vehicles to include the inspection
of the glove box and any items in sealed containers.

Assisting K-9 explosive detection
teams, and directing civilian freight handlers in their duties. Providing building
security for the delivery center facility in accordance with Departmental
Orders, guidelines and standard operating procedures. Safely directing the ingress and egress of delivery
vehicles at the Off­ Site Delivery
Center.

Utilizing an in ground, auto scan
under-vehicle inspection system
(UVIS) to screen the undercarriage of
all vehicles that come to OSDC. This system includes specialized software that
is used to examine the images on a separate computer in which the incumbent views for any possible issues.

Aiding sworn officers in
determining the compliance status of
vehicle and material screening security sites for use in inspection and enforcement targeting, and in identifying potential violators attempting to bring illegal weapons or
explosives into the Capitol complex. Assisting officers in carrying out security
screening procedures designated to afford maximum security such as assisting
K-9 units or directing vehicles entering or leaving the area.

Assessing security
screening activities; independently gathering data and preparing reports, from the
department's computer system and making recommendations consistent with
established security screening practices.
Safely and proficiently using equipment
provided to complete required job
responsibilities. Recognizing medical
emergencies. Making notifications to the proper authorities for assistance.
Safeguarding the Capitol complex facilities by efficiently screening all
deliveries.

Observing extraordinary conditions or circumstances
that indicate potential criminal activity, and reporting such activities as appropriate action. Making observations of suspected violations of the law and report to the proper authorities; and cooperating with and assisting members of the Department as well as other law
enforcement agencies.