Hazardous Materials 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 USCP, Operational Services Bureau (OSB), Hazardous Incident Response Division (HIRD), Hazardous Materials Response Team (HMRT). The role of HMRT is to ensure continuation and continuity of the nation's government operations along with the safety and welfare of individuals in and around the US Capitol Complex through a fully operational and comprehensive Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) Incident Response Program. The HRMT responds to credible threats of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or high-yield explosive (CBRNE) incidents; conducts significant consequence management operations and; provides limited mitigation, casualty search and extraction, limited personnel decontamination, and limited emergency care when required. The grade CP-07 is a developmental position in which the incumbent will work alongside more experienced personnel to ensure proficiency in mitigating hazardous situations. At the full performance level at the grade CP-08, the incumbent: Responds to the presence of potential release of chemical and biological hazardous materials in an effort to control the release. Performs hazard and risk assessments; conducts complete incident analysis to identify materials involved. Establishes on-scene control procedures and employs hazardous materials response procedures and equipment. Evaluates effectiveness of situational response and recommends potential alternatives or supplementary actions. Implements and applies methods, techniques and abatement to control or eliminate unsafe acts or conditions resulting from chemical, biological, radiological or weapons of mass destruction (WMD) incidents. Utilizes surveillance and monitoring techniques related to hazardous control and loss minimization including isolation, guarding, decontamination and use of personal protective equipment. Assists in incident debriefings and critiques. Provides emergency medical treatment to individuals exposed to hazardous substance releases. Works within the scope of the emergency response plan and the Incident Command System (ICS) to assess risk and to develop an incident action plan. Participates in providing training and in developing, implementing and planning logistical functions of the Response Team.

Must be a U.S. citizen. Must meet the minimum entry age of 21 years old. Must not have reached age 37 at the time of appointment. Must possess and maintain a valid REAL ID U.S. Driver's license. Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance. Must successfully pass a medical evaluation including a polygraph and psychological examination. Must be able to obtain and maintain an Emergency Medical Technician Certification (EMT) with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Must complete a one-year probationary period.

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