Police Officer

About the role

The United States Capitol Police is currently hiring for multiple police officer positions. The department is made up of over 2,000 officers who provide armed security and protection for Congress, the public, and the U.S. Capitol.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• Life and long-term care insurance
• Thrift Savings Plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Transit subsidy benefits
• Fitness centers
• Personal trainers
• Nutritionists
• Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Citizen of the United States
• Between 21-39 years of age
• High School diploma or GED certificate
• Valid U.S. driver's license
• Responsible driving record within the last year
• Male applicants must be registered for Selective Service
• Pass a full field background investigation
• Travel for hiring assessments and training at applicant's expense
• Psychological, medical, assessment, polygraph, fitness, criminal, credit, and tax checks required
• Successfully complete all required training

Specialty Units

• Dignitary Protection Division
• Containment and Emergency Response Team (CERT/SWAT)
• K-9 Unit
• Bomb Technician
• Bicycle Response Team
• Special Operations
• Crime Scene Search
• Criminal Investigations
• Intelligence and Interagency Coordination
• Threat Assessment Section
• Command Center
• Communications
• Mobile Patrol