Police Officer (Field Training Officer Job Northern Kentucky USA,Government

Position: Police Officer (Field Training Officer)
Location: Northern

Police Officer (Field Training Officer) Overview

Announcement number/Req : req
808

Closing date: 9/3/2026

Pay scale & grade: LP 03- 03

Salary: 90,853.PA

Job series: 0083

Appointment type: Permanent

Work schedule: Full-Time

Locations

Many vacancies in the following location:

Washington, DC20001

Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Telework eligible: False

Duties 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.

Responsibilities

The United States Capitol Police post-academy Field Training Program (FTP) is designed to support and complement the training provided by the USCP Training Services Bureau. The FTP delivers a curriculum merging academic instruction with operational activities to validate critical skills required of USCP police officers. The FTP training is delivered by Field Training Officers (FTOs) assigned to operations within the Uniformed Services Bureau.

Probationary officers are carefully supervised and evaluated throughout the process to maximize exposure to the tasks required of police officers.

As an FTO, you will:

Provide on-the-job training to new officers immediately following graduation from the USCP Training Academy. Responsibilities include providing directions to a new officer in daily operations and related field operations and various facets of police service within the congressional community. FTOs provide field and scenario-based training, ensuring that the probationary officer experiences different facets of police work.

Evaluate and advise on the trainee's progress by observing performance of the trainee and preparing observation reports. Evaluate the trainee's handling of assignments and documentation of incidents/events. Identify deficiencies of individual trainees and collaborate with the FTP Sergeant(s) and Division Coordinator to develop and implement a remediation plan to assist the trainee in successful completion of field training.

Evaluate training materials for currency, applicability, and technical accuracy. Research and evaluate the validity and pertinence of course materials and determine the most effective methods and procedures for organizing training materials that provide adequate, clear, and detailed coverage of law enforcement subjects.

Collaborate with the FTP Sergeant(s) and Division Coordinator to develop training books covering the law enforcement functions and procedures of the Division; determine pertinent issues and collect relevant information from a variety of sources; and review information and apply standard analytical techniques.

Travel required: 0 N/A

Supervisory status: False

Promotion potential: 03

Requirements

Must be a current USCP sworn employee below the rank of Sergeant and have attained the rank of Private First Class by the date of selection. Must have successfully completed probationary period by the closing date of this announcement. Must not have disciplinary actions for the last three years. Must possess and maintain a valid REAL U.S. driver's license. Must successfully complete all required training.

Qualifications

Must be a USCP sworn employee below the rank of Sergeant, have successfully completed your probationary period; and have attained the rank of Private First Class by the date of selection.

Must be assigned to the Uniformed Services Bureau.

Must not be in restricted leave status as of the date of selection.

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.

Must be available to work flexible hours, rotating shifts and possible midnight assignments.

Must possess and maintain a valid REAL U.S. driver's license.

Must not have disciplinary actions for the last three years.

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 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. RETENTION CRITERIA

How You Will Be Evaluated

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…