About This Position
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.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. For the CP-12 level you must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 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 for this position is defined as experience which includes (1) knowledge of advanced human resource principles, concepts, regulations, and practices in workforce relations, including benefits, retirement, employee relations, labor relations, performance management, and leave programs; (2) prior supervisory or leadership experience or demonstrated expertise in providing guidance, support, and direction to others; (3) interpreting, analyzing, and applying a broad range of laws, regulations, and policies impacting agency programs; and (4) strong consultation and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior leadership on strategic and operational matters.
All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. (Information on Qualification & Education is located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/)
Major Duties
This position is located in the Workforce Relations Division, Office of Human Resources, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, United States Capitol Police (USCP). The incumbent serves as a senior subject matter expert and lead advisor within the Workforce Relations Division, providing support in strategic planning, internal policy development, operational effectiveness, and the training and development of staff members within the division. Provides high-level expertise in employee relations, labor relations, performance management, benefits, retirement, leave administration, and administrative operations.
Conducts comprehensive impact analyses of USCP policies to evaluate their impact on bargaining unit employees and the collective bargaining agreement. Leads efforts related to the agency's performance management program, including maintaining and updating the performance management system, ensuring alignment with agency goals. Uses data-driven analysis to inform process improvements and strategic recommendations that enhance workforce relations programs.
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.
Education
There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Evaluation Factors: Please address all Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) within the narrative responses so that your experience can be evaluated properly. We will review your resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this job. If you meet the minimum requirements for this job, we will evaluate your application materials to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your qualifications, accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.
Failure to successfully pass a full field background investigation and all segments of the pre-employment evaluation process will result in disqualification from further consideration under this vacancy announcement.
Additional Information
Additional Conditions of Employment with the 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/verify/ Fingerprint Check -- Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of their 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.
How to Apply
Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers
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Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
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Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package.
- It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
- 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.
- 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 6:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement: 1.
Your resume: Effective September 27, 2025, resume page limit is two (2) pages and should include a description of related job duties as well as dates of employment (mm/yy). Margins cannot be smaller than .5 all around and the font no smaller than 11-point.
- Other supporting documents: - Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable. - College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education, or other documentation to prove possession of the basic requirements for this position.