Police Officer; Threat Interdiction Group Emergency Response; TIGER Job Washington area,District of Columbia USA,Government

Position: Police Officer (Threat Interdiction Group Emergency Response (TIGER))

Police Officer (Threat Interdiction Group Emergency Response (TIGER))

Overview

Announcement number/Req : req
638
Closing date: 3/5/2026
Pay scale & grade: LP 03- 03
Salary: 90,853. PA
Job series: 0083
Appointment type: Permanent
Work schedule: Full-Time
Locations: Washington, DC 20001 (many vacancies)
Relocation expenses reimbursed: No
Telework eligible: False
Clarification from the agency: Only current USCP sworn employees. Apply here: USCP Careers

Duties

The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards 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 Threat Interdiction Group Emergency Response (TIGER) Team is located within the Special Operations Division, Operational Services Bureau.

All members of TIGER should be highly trained and able to provide plainclothes police response to both high‑risk/low‑frequency events as well as low‑risk/high‑frequency events. Plainclothes TIGER units provide an unobtrusive presence while interacting with the community and completing their objectives, such as:

subject observation and interdiction
crisis intervention and negotiation
immediate threat detection and mitigation
fostering trust and cooperation within the local community

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.

Travel required: 1 Occasional travel

Supervisory status: False

Promotion potential: 03

Requirements

Must be a current USCP sworn employee below the rank of Sergeant and attain the rank of Private with Training by the closing date of this announcement.

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

Must successfully complete all required training.

Employees should expect to work additional duty as required to meet the needs of the section.

Qualifications

Must be a USCP Officer below the rank of Sergeant and attain the rank of Private with Training by the closing date of this announcement.

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 have a current Real U.S. driver’s license.

Retention Criteria

Must successfully complete the Subject Interdiction Officer (SIO) training courses and all other required training.

Must successfully complete the TIGER/SIO Annual Handgun Certification Course.

Must satisfactorily complete a one‑year probationary period beginning on the date of SIO training completion.

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 (OHR).

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 factor review as outlined in this vacancy.

Phase II: KSA Assessment – Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

will be evaluated by an appointed assessment panel including resume review.

Phase III:
Physical…


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