Police Officer; Lateral Transfer

Police Officer (Lateral Transfer)

• Announcement number/Req : req
  721
• Closing date: 3/31/2026
• Pay scale & grade: LP 02-02
• Salary: 86,530. PA
• Job series: 0083
• Appointment type: Permanent
• Work schedule: Full‑Time
• Locations: Washington, DC 20001
• Relocation expenses reimbursed: No
• Telework eligible: False

Clarification from the agency: United States Citizens who are current Law Enforcement and have successfully passed any of the following: FLETC Uniform Police Training Program (UPTP); FLETA accredited military police training program; or U.S. Border Patrol Academy or Field Operations Academy (USBPI or CBPOPT). Current USCP employees not eligible. Requires a USCP full field background investigation. Announcement is open continuously for the month.

Apply here: USCP Careers

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. The USCP protects and secures Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure, and open environment.

• Enforces Federal and District of Columbia laws and regulations, and enforces USCP rules and regulations relating to law enforcement.
• Physically protects the U.S. Capitol complex (buildings and grounds), Members of Congress, visitors, and staff from threats of crime and disruption; preserves law and order; and serves as a deterrent to crime and other violations of laws, rules, and regulations.
• Takes charge of accidents and crime scenes, restricting access to crime scenes; observes, stops, and questions suspicious persons.
• Prepares reports and testifies in court.
• Performs protective services, safeguards Federally‑owned buildings and property, and protects government equipment and property.
• Upon successfully completing training and a probationary period, time‑in‑grade requirements and all experience requirements, future competitive promotions are available to advance to other duties—a higher rank or an officer assignment within a specialized area. USCP specialized areas include, e.g., Special Operations Division, Canine Section, Containment Emergency Response Division, Dignitary Protection Division, Intelligence Analysis Division, Intelligence Operations Division, Criminal Investigations Section, Threat Assessment Section, and Hazardous Incident Response Division.

Travel required: 0 No travel required.

Supervisory status: False

Promotion potential: 03

Your completed application and required documents must be submitted by the closing date of this vacancy announcement to receive further consideration. Your online application and answers to the attached assessment questionnaire will be reviewed and evaluated. As a result of this initial review, qualified applicants will be required to submit additional biographical information and supporting documents. A list of these documents will be provided to you during the selection process.

For further consideration, qualified candidates will be required to submit an Authorization for Release form and additional information via a Personal History Statement (PHS) for further pre‑employment screening. The information provided, along with a review of a candidate's credit, criminal history, and their driving record, will be reviewed. ESOPH is an automated system used by investigators to efficiently manage background investigations.

Candidates will receive an e‑mail from ESOPH, where they will be instructed to provide their Personal History Statement (PHS). Initial Assessment Phase Following the pre‑employment screening, candidates may be invited to participate in the Initial Assessment Phase of the USCP hiring process, all facets of which will be conducted virtually at a location of their choice. This phase consists of an Orientation.

It provides the applicant with an overview of the USCP and its hiring process.

• Must have completed any of the following: FLETC UPTP; FLETA accredited military or other equivalent police training program; or CBP training programs (USBPI or CBPOPT). Certificate must be included with application.
• Must…