POLICE OFFICER (COMMUNICATIONS DISPATCHER)

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.

Duties

• Serves as Communications Dispatcher in the Communications Section (COMM), Command Division, Command and Coordination Bureau, Office of the Assistant Chief of Police for Uniformed Operations, United States Capitol Police (USCP). COMM is responsible for facilitating service calls and information using telecommunications equipment and automated systems to resolve a variety of issues and to ensure a response from the appropriate emergency service. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: * Answers, evaluates, and prioritizes incoming telephone calls to determine urgency and the need for dispatching police, fire, medical and other emergency services. * Disseminates emergency information to the USCP and the congressional community by using a Computer-Aided Dispatch system, telephones, multi-channel radios, telecommunication device for the deaf, numerous law enforcement and agency databases and automated map systems. * Monitors alarms and manages control and video security systems. * Operates and monitors intrusion detection, access control, Member duress calls, digital videos, closed-circuit television, and related security equipment to provide area and visitor surveillance assessments. * Accesses databases for information, warrant checks, intelligence and driver's license and vehicle registration checks.

Qualifications

1. Must be a USCP sworn employee below the rank of Sergeant; have successfully completed your probationary period; and attained the rank of Private with Training by the closing date of this announcement. 2. Must not be in restricted leave status as of the date of selection. 3. Must be in a full and unrestricted duty status to attend, participate, and successfully complete all required training courses related to this position as of the date of selection 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)). 4. Must be available to work flexible hours, rotating shifts and possible midnight assignments.

Requirements

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

Education

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

How to apply

Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers 1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package. 3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date. 4. 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. 5. 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 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.