Special Agent (Intelligence Services Bureau)

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 within the Intelligence Operations Division (IOD), Intelligence Services Bureau (ISB). The IOD is responsible for conducting counter-surveillance operations on the Capitol Grounds and during events that may have a security or safety impact to the Congressional Community in the National Capitol Region or nationally. The IOD serves as a Protective Intelligence component to support the USCP’s mission. Coordinates with local, state, and Federal law enforcement partners to gather information pertaining to incidents and activities that may affect USCP functions or adversely impact the security of the Congressional Community. Performs advance collection, vulnerability assessments, counter-surveillance, surveillance, and investigative functions pertaining to suspicious activity reporting. Special Agent will: Investigate criminal and terroristic activities involving violations of the D.C. Code and Title 18, U.S. Code; Collect, evaluate, interpret, and disseminate information related to the mission of the ISB; Prepare and disseminate written reports including reports of investigation, various investigative assessments, and investigations bulletins; Perform a full range of comprehensive investigative functions to include planning, organizing, fact-finding, and reporting results on cases ranging from routine to highly complex; Perform protective intelligence operations, coordinating investigative and operational efforts with other USCP sworn employees and outside agency officials; Serve as a liaison with local, state, and Federal law enforcement agencies; Conduct surveillance, surveillance detection, and counter-surveillance operations; and Represent the USCP during investigative and law enforcement meetings. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a current USCP sworn employee below the rank of Sergeant and have been promoted to the rank of Private with Training and successfully completed the probationary period by the closing date of this announcement. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued travel card. Must be in 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 not be in a leave restriction status as of the closing date of this announcement. Must be available to work flexible and/or additional hours and travel on short notice. Qualifications 1. Must be a current USCP sworn employee below the rank of Sergeant and have been promoted to the rank of Private with Training by the closing date of this announcement. 2. Must have been promoted to the rank of Private with Training (PWT) and successfully complete the probationary period by the closing date of this announcement. 3. 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. 4. Must not be in a restricted leave status as of the closing date of this announcement. 5. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. License status and driving record will be checked as a part of the application process. 6. Must be available to work flexible hours, rotating shifts, midnight assignments, and on-call assignments. 7. Must be able to travel on commercial, military, and private airplanes, boats, helicopters, trains, buses and automobiles. 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 not included in a collective bargaining unit. RETENTION CRITERIA: Must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period upon being assigned to the ISB. Must successfully pass the Criminal Investigator Training Program and Field Training Program. Must successfully pass a First Aid/Automated External Defibrillator/Tactical Combat Casualty Care Recertification Course. Must maintain qualification on all trained weapon systems. Must maintain all other required certifications. Results of this selection process will be used to recommend candidates to the hiring manager who is the final selecting official. The Office of Human Resources (OHR) will conduct a disciplinary action review to determine if there are pending investigatory and/or disciplinary matters, which will be made known to the selecting official. The results of this vacancy announcement selection process will be used to fill positions within the IOD. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. The selection list for this vacancy announcement will be active for a period of 12 months 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 OHR.