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U.S. Capitol Police Police Officer (Command Center) in Washington DC, District Of Columbia

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 As a Command Center Officer, you will: Maintain situational awareness of events, incidents, and criminal activity as they relate to the USCP operation or involving USCP personnel. Monitor all radio calls for law enforcement services, activities and emergencies. Monitor closed circuit cameras (CCTV). Monitor National Capital Region (NCR) airspace and work with interagency partners at the NCR Coordination Center to identify potential airspace security threats. Maintain knowledge of the current location of all congressional leadership. Make notifications to the Chief of Police, Assistant Chiefs of Police, Duty Deputy, and representatives from the House and Senate Sergeants at Arms as well as the Architect of the Capitol, when necessary. Ensure requests for assistance from outside agencies are handled according to Department policies and procedures. Perform the following tasks, in addition to the above, during critical incidents/special events: Ensure life safety notifications are made in accordance with the Command Center's Notification Matrix, or at the direction of the Watch Commander. Initiate appropriate actions in accordance with the critical response plans for Air Condition (AIRCON) and chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear events. Establish the teleconference bridge to facilitate communications and situational awareness between units in the field, Command Center, Communications, and USCP Command Staff. Assist Incident Commanders, as appropriate. Notify and coordinate with congressional stakeholders, outside law enforcement, and other agencies, as needed by the Incident Commander. Facilitate the response of the Department and outside resources as requested/needed by the Incident Commander. Document actions taken by the Department. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a current USCP Officer below the rank of Sergeant. At a minimum, must have attained the rank of Private with Training and must have completed USCP probationary period by the closing date of this announcement. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. Must be able to work at off-site locations after security clearance is obtained. Qualifications All applicants must meet the following eligibility factors in order to be considered for the position of Command Center Officer: Must be a USCP Officer below the rank of Sergeant. Must have attained the rank of Private with Training and must have completed USCP probationary period by the closing date of this announcement. Must satisfactorily complete all job-related training to include the Command Center Field Training Officer (FTO) Program. Must maintain all required job-related certifications. Must be able to maintain a Top Secret clearance. Must be able to work at off-site locations after security clearance is obtained. Must complete a one-year probationary period upon completion of the Command Center FTO program. Must not be in restricted leave status as of the selection date. Must be in full and unrestricted duty status as of the selection date. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. 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. Note: Multiple vacancies exist. The number of Command Center positions will be determined by the needs of the Department. The selection list will be active for a period of one (1) year 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).

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