Police Officer (Adjunct Training Collateral Duty Assignment)
What you'd do
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.
Major duties
This position serves as a Training Instructor for the In-Service and/or Recruit Officer Training Program, Training Services Bureau (TSB), United States Capitol Police (USCP), in subjects such as security screening, defensive tactics, use of force, basic investigative techniques, and related law enforcement topics. This position is in the TSB which is located at the USCP Training Academy in Cheltenham, Maryland. This position may also require alternate duty stations located in Washington, D.C. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting with developing, presenting and evaluating law enforcement training courses for the Department and Bureau; preparing course outlines and daily lesson plans that are consistent with overall course objectives; providing instruction on topics within a specialized subject matter field from approved course materials and instructional plans that are consistent with overall course objectives and departmental policy. Training Instructors rate and score students'/officers/ and officials (who participate in the training programs) and make the initial determination whether they qualify or fail to qualify to meet department standards. They analyze the results and exercise independent judgement and discretion in making recommendations to management on training policies and other personnel actions. Researches and analyzes relevant case law for course presentations and evaluate and revises course contents as necessary. Determines and outlines coverage, specific goals, techniques, instructional aids and timing for each phase of each lesson. Deviates from daily lesson plans as necessary to adjust to changes in law enforcement procedures, equipment and techniques. Evaluates and advises on students’ progress by observing performance of students and by developing and administering tests on materials studied. Stays abreast of literature and other materials in assigned training areas, evaluates the potential of new materials and instructional aides and participates in training workshops, seminars, and courses. May be required to perform such administrative support training duties as class scheduling and coordination, record keeping and property management.
What you need to qualify
1. Must be a current USCP sworn employee below the rank of Sergeant, and must have attained the rank of Private First Class (PFC) by 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)). All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
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