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 This position is located in the Research and Development Division (RDD), Training Services Bureau (TSB), Assistant Chief of Police for Standards and Training, in the United States Capitol Police (USCP). Administers, plans, designs, and evaluates training programs (e.g. financial management, leadership development, mentoring, core skills, and training related to law enforcement specialties). Provides advisory and consulting services to management concerning employee training and development issues. Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of RDD operations in meeting established goals, objectives, and measures. Determines the appropriate methods for delivering training including instructor-led classes, web-based training, or a blended approach. Designs, develops, and coordinates law enforcement training and curriculum development activities with other federal, state, local, public, and private organizations. Provides management advisory services that require high-level skill to analyze problems and devises plans to address future needs of the organization. Interprets guidelines and determines the degree of compliance with regulations and program standards. Identifies specialized requirements for the Department’s current and future training programs such as technical briefings, communications, security or physical restrictions, unique facility requirements, audiovisual support, media involvement, and related services. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen. Successful completion of a Background Investigation is required. Must complete a one year probationary period. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. For the CP-10/GS-12 you must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least CP-09/GS-11 level, which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled, and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized Experience is defined as experience which includes: 1) evaluating training policies, procedures, curricula, instructional methods and techniques, quality of instruction, adequacy and utilization of training aids and devices, facilities, and equipment used in training courses to provide improvements; 2) participating in the development and modification of instructional materials used in training courses; and 3) preparing course outlines and lesson plans that are consistent with overall course objectives. For the CP-11/GS-13 you must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least CP-10/GS-12 level, which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled, and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized Experience is defined as experience which includes: 1) providing management advisory services; 2) interpreting guidelines and determining the degree of compliance with regulations and program standards; and 3) developing and delivering in-house training courses. For the CP-12/GS-14 you must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least CP-11/GS-13 level, which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled, and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized Experience is defined as experience which includes: 1) identifying specialized requirements for the Department’s current and future training programs such as technical briefings, communications, security or physical restrictions, unique facility requirements, audiovisual support, media involvement, and related services; 2) developing customized solutions to problems and issues; and 3) proposing and implementing alternative solutions to problems of a unique or precedent-setting nature. All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. (Information on Qualification & Education are located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/) Education There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade. Additional Information Additional Conditions of Employment with USCP: As per the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) and the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, criminal history information will only be collected following a qualifications review and after a tentative offer of employment has been made. A criminal history does not automatically exclude an applicant from employment with the USCP. Criminal History Check -- Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years if offered employment. A criminal history check will be performed on applicants who accept an offer of employment. Credit Check -- Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans. Applicants must demonstrate a competent financial history. Financial delinquency including collection accounts, liens, repossessions, or garnishments may be a basis for disqualification. Selective Service Registration -- Male applicants must provide verification of registration with the Selective Service System or must verify exemption from the Selective Service System registration because of age or military status. Female applicants are exempt from Selective Service System registration. https://www.sss.gov/Registration/check-a-Registration/Verification-Form Fingerprint Check -- Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of the criminal history record. Background Investigation -- Must successfully complete all components of the USCP full field background investigation. There are few automatic grounds for rejection in the USCP background investigation process. Issues of misconduct, such as illegal drug use, arrests, or convictions may not be automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate misstatements, omissions, or intentionally withholding required information at any phase of the hiring process will result in a candidate's disqualification regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatement or omission. The primary reason candidates fail a background investigation is due to deliberately withholding or omitting material facts. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process.