Salary context
Based on 105 annual-salary jobs in the same occupational series. This role pays above most similar positions.
Job Details
Position Overview
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.
Duties
Serves as Communications Dispatcher in
the Communications Section (COMM), Command Division, Command and
Coordination Bureau, Office of the Assistant Chief of Police for Uniformed
Operations, United States Capitol Police (USCP). COMM is responsible for
facilitating service calls and information using telecommunications equipment
and automated systems to resolve a variety of issues and to ensure a response
from the appropriate emergency service.
Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not
limited to, the following:
* Answers, evaluates, and prioritizes incoming telephone calls to determine
urgency and the need for dispatching police, fire, medical and other emergency
services.
* Disseminates emergency information to the USCP and the congressional
community by using a Computer-Aided Dispatch system, telephones, multi-channel
radios, telecommunication device for the deaf, numerous law enforcement and
agency databases and automated map systems.
* Monitors alarms and manages control and video security systems.
* Operates and monitors intrusion detection, access control, Member duress
calls, digital videos, closed-circuit television, and related security
equipment to provide area and visitor surveillance assessments.
* Accesses databases for information, warrant checks, intelligence and driver's
license and vehicle registration checks.
Qualifications & Requirements
1.
Must be a USCP sworn employee below the rank of Sergeant; have successfully completed
your probationary period; and attained the rank of Private with Training by the
closing date of this announcement.
2. Must not be in restricted leave status as of the date of selection.
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 unless otherwise authorized by law (e.g., performance of duty injury, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), or Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)).
4. Must be available to work flexible hours, rotating shifts and possible
midnight assignments.
Education
There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.
Requirements
--Must be a current USCP sworn employee below the rank of Sergeant and have attained the rank of Private with Training.
--Must have successfully completed your probationary period by the closing date of this announcement.
--Must possess and maintain a valid US REAL ID driver's license. --Must successfully complete all required training.
Evaluations
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 announcement.
Phase II: KSA Assessment- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities will be evaluated by an appointed assessment panel including resume review.
Phase III: Structured Interview - Candidates will be scheduled for an oral interview. Results of this selection process will be used to recommend candidates to the hiring manager who is the final selecting official.
The 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. Prior to making their selection, the selecting official will review any available Department documents, to include application documents, and each candidate’s complete career disciplinary record, and results of selection process phases, and may, at their discretion, conduct interviews with all recommended candidates, if necessary.
The selecting official may, at their discretion, not select a recommended candidate for reasons such as:
1. Substandard performance;
2. Serious sustained misconduct; and/or
3. Pending investigatory and/or disciplinary matters as identified by the Office of Professional Responsibility. All aspects of the process are subject to the Department's legal review. All final recommendations are subject to final approval of the Chief of Police.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit a copy of the following document by uploading and attaching the document with their on-line application.
1. Resume. Ensure that your resume reflects your relevant USCP and prior work history and any training or education.
2. Valid US REAL ID driver's license. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and required documentation are submitted prior to the closing date of this announcement. If you do not attach the required documentation, you will be ineligible for this announcement.
How to Apply
Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers
1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package.
3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
4. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account and select the job posting for this position. The page will display the status of your application, the documentation received, and any correspondence the Department has sent related to this application.
5. Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application not being considered. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.
After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
