Containment Emergency Response Division (CERD) Technician

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.

This position is located within the Containment Emergency Response Division (CERD), Operational Services Bureau (OSB). CERD provides specialized response capabilities for events that require heightened protective measures. As a CERD Technician, you will: o Perform tactical operations to safeguard Members of Congress, employees, and visitors to the U.S. Capitol Grounds and facilities and to safeguard against damage, terrorist activity, and/or theft. o Perform law enforcement and emergency response activities that require quick assessment of conditions and elements. o Make determinations between established alternatives such as the kinds of action to take and the level of force to use. o Provide tactical coverage during emergency situations. The results of this vacancy announcement selection process will be used to fill positions within the OSB-CERD. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. The selection list for this vacancy announcement will be active for a period of 12 months from the date of approval of the selection memorandum.

Must be a current USCP sworn employee below the rank of Sergeant. Must have attained the rank of Private with Training and have completed the Field Training Officer (FTO) program by the closing date of this announcement. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret SCI security clearance. Must possess and maintain a valid REAL ID U.S. driver's license. Must be able to obtain and maintain required CERD certifications. Must successfully complete all required training, i.e., CERD Firearms Course and CERD Basic Course. Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued travel card. Must satisfactorily pass INOVA physical and respiratory fit test to wear a gas mask. Must be willing to accept any collateral CERD duties as assigned such as Counter Sniper, Breacher, Instructor, EMT, Training Coordinator, etc. To obtain the rank of Technician, candidate must have attained the rank of Private First Class (PFC) and satisfactorily completed the probationary period outlined in this vacancy announcement under the “Additional Information” section.

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