Police Officer (Adjunct Training Collateral Duty Assignment)

This position serves as a Training Instructor for the In-Service and/or Recruit Officer Training Program, Training Services Bureau (TSB), United States Capitol Police (USCP), in subjects such as security screening, defensive tactics, use of force, basic investigative techniques, and related law enforcement topics.

This position is in the TSB which is located at the USCP Training Academy in Cheltenham, Maryland.

This position may also require alternate duty stations located in Washington, D.C. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting with developing, presenting and evaluating law enforcement training courses for the Department and Bureau; preparing course outlines and daily lesson plans that are consistent with overall course objectives; providing instruction on topics within a specialized subject matter field from approved course materials and instructional plans that are consistent with overall course objectives and departmental policy. Training Instructors rate and score students'/officers/ and officials (who participate in the training programs) and make the initial determination whether they qualify or fail to qualify to meet department standards.

They analyze the results and exercise independent judgement and discretion in making recommendations to management on training policies and other personnel actions. Researches and analyzes relevant case law for course presentations and evaluate and revises course contents as necessary. Determines and outlines coverage, specific goals, techniques, instructional aids and timing for each phase of each lesson.

Deviates from daily lesson plans as necessary to adjust to changes in law enforcement procedures, equipment and techniques. Evaluates and advises on students’ progress by observing performance of students and by developing and administering tests on materials studied. Stays abreast of literature and other materials in assigned training areas, evaluates the potential of new materials and instructional aides and participates in training workshops, seminars, and courses.

May be required to perform such administrative support training duties as class scheduling and coordination, record keeping and property management.

Must be a current USCP sworn employee below the rank of Sergeant and must have attained the rank of Private First Class and successfully completed your probationary period by the closing date of this announcement. Must possess and maintain a valid REAL ID U.S. driver's license. Must successfully complete all required training.

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

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.

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

1. Pending investigatory and/or disciplinary matters internally or externally. 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.

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 included in a collective bargaining unit.

NOTE: More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. 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).

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.

1. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
2. 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.
3. 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 7:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.

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 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.