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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 The United States Capitol Police (USCP) Police Officer Recruitment Program is designed to meet the goal of attracting, selecting, and hiring the most qualified candidates and to ensure that applicants understand the qualifications required for employment with the Department. Serving as a Collateral Recruitment Officer provides an additional creative outlet for sworn employees to contribute to the Department's operational and workforce success. The Recruitment Officer position is assigned to the Office of Background Investigations and Credentialing (OBIC). This opportunity is open to all USCP sworn employees below the rank of Sergeant who have attained the rank of Private First Class or Technician by the closing date of this announcement. As a Collateral Recruitment Officer, you will: Attend and represent the USCP at job and career fairs. Interact with potential applicants at recruiting events to enhance their knowledge and understanding of Police Officer careers, benefits, and the hiring process. Participate in college and university career fairs and visits to interact with and attract the interest of potential applicants. Give presentations to college and university students, professors, and career service centers. Contact candidates currently in the process to assist in scheduling of assessments and exams. Develop itineraries for recruiting initiatives. Actively seek out new recruiting contacts while on official travel, before and after scheduled events. Complete appropriate travel paperwork. Coordinate shipments of required recruiting items for scheduled events. Communicate with established contacts regarding vacancies for the department, both sworn and civilian. Perform outreach to applicants during the initial assessment and orientation phase. Perform administrative work in the APEX system and create required data reports. Proctor and administer the Police Officer Selection Test (POST) several times per month. NOTE: The selection list will be active for a period of one (1) year from the date of approval of the selection memorandum unless an applicant withdraws his/her application in writing. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a current USCP officer below the rank of Sergeant. Must have attained the rank of Private First Class or Technician. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Must be able to travel Must be available to work flexible and/or additional hours. Must meet all USCP grooming standards for uniformed employees as stated in Directive 1072.001 unless a waiver or accommodation for medical or religious reasons is approved. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 1. Must not be in restricted leave status as of the closing date of this announcement. 2. 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 Medical Leave Act (FMLA), or Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)). 3. Must not have disciplinary actions for the last 3 years. All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. 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.