Police Officer (Crime Scene Search)

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.

Duties

• This position is located in the Crime Scene Search, Special Operations Division, Operational Services Bureau.
• Crime Scene Search is responsible for responding to various crime scenes, at various locations, and assuming control of crime scenes in order to photograph, diagram, record, process, and collect all items of evidentiary value.
• Performs a full range of crime scene search functions on a variety of crime scenes within the Capitol Grounds and its extended jurisdiction.
• Processes crime scenes associated with crimes or incidents such as robberies, stolen cars, and motor vehicle accidents.
• Determines the scope of the crime scene, secures the perimeter, and documents the location of evidence using techniques such as photography and diagramming.
• Processes the scene determining appropriate field tests, properly safeguarding and marking evidence requiring laboratory testing or processing, and documenting evidence and actions to maintain chain of custody.
• Collects latent fingerprints through dusting or chemical development.
• Assists in the execution of search warrants.
• 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 Office of Human Resources (OHR).

Requirements

• Must be a USCP sworn officer below the rank of Sergeant, successfully completed the probationary period and attained the rank of Private First Class. 2.
• Must possess and maintain a valid REAL ID U.S. driver's license. 3.
• Must be in full and unrestricted duty status as of the selection date unless otherwise authorized by law (e.g., performance of duty injury, Family and
• Act (FMLA), or
• Act (USERRA)). 4.
• Must not be in leave restriction status as of the closing date of this announcement. 5.
• Must be available to work flexible working hours, all shifts. 6.
• Must be able to pass the training class.

Education

There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.

Required Documents

• Applicants must submit a copy of the following document by uploading and attaching the document with their on-line application. 1.
• Ensure that your resume reflects your relevant USCP and prior work history and any training or education. 2.
• Valid REAL ID U.S. 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.