COMMAND CENTER OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
Job description
Duties
This position is located in the United States Capitol Police (USCP), Office of the Assistant Chief of Police for Uniformed Operations, Command and Coordination Bureau, Command Division, Command Center.
The Command Center provides continuous oversight and support to USCP operations and implements response and recovery plans as needed, prioritizing the allocation of resources and personnel assuring effective direction for response. The Command Center is also the primary source for emergency action messages directed toward congressional stakeholders during critical incidents.
Put your passion for homeland security, law enforcement and emergency management to use as a United States Capitol Police Command Center Operations Specialist. Secure your front row seat to history! As a Command Center Operations Specialist you will:
- Provide technical and high-level operations support related to the mission sets of the Command Center.
- Identify threats, sequence and patterns of threat activity in an effort to minimize risk to ongoing operations in/around/affecting the U.S. Capitol and Legislative Branch of Federal Government to ensure Continuity of Congress, Continuity of Government and the Continuity of Operations.
- Receive information from the field and other elements, ensure it is processed and further disseminated and initiate deployment of personnel and equipment.
- Monitor various emergency communications devices and security systems, including those owned by partnering law enforcement departments. Coordinate with partnering law enforcement agencies to monitor airspace operations.
- Utilize a variety of notification/communications systems, such as electronic mail, SMS text, desktop, and telephones through a public address and annunciators system, to deliver emergency notification messages to the congressional community and others located within the Capitol Complex.
- Prepare, update, distribute and maintain a variety of documents that involve general information, threats or intelligence. Examples include incident reports, activity logs, event timelines, memoranda, correspondence and statistical data.
- Search and gather information from a wide variety of law enforcement sources, ensuring information contained in each data entry is accurate and provides a clear accounting of incidents and daily activities.
- Assess large quantities of information and select information that is relevant to the USCP and those it protects.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must possess an unexpired U.S. motor vehicle driver's license.
- Successful completion of a Background Investigation is required.
- Must complete a one-year probationary period.
- Must have Direct Deposit.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a top-secret clearance.
- Must complete all required training.
Shift Work is required - The USCP operates 7 days a week and 24 hours a day. Command Center Operations Specialists will be required to work any assigned shift.
Duty hours are subject to change to accommodate the needs of the Department. Additional duty hours may be required.
Must work rotating shifts during training and be available for any shift.
Applicants must be willing and able to work nights, weekends and holidays.
Shift hours are as follows; however, they are subject to change. A 30-minute non-compensable meal period is included in every shift.
-1st Shift: 10:00 pm - 6:30 am (2200 - 0630)
-2nd Shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm (0600 - 1430)
-3rd Shift: 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm (1400 - 2230)
Work Locations are flexible - Extended work hours may be required. Some work locations may be in remote areas; however, still within the Washington Metropolitan Area.
Uniform and Grooming Standards - Applicants selected to fill these positions will be required to wear a USCP-issued civilian uniform while working in an on-duty status. Personal appearance and grooming standards for all civilian uniformed employees are necessary to achieve the desired image of the United States Capitol Police and must be worn in accordance with applicable policies.
Qualifications
Qualifying experience for the CP-7 level includes one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CP-6 or GS-8 grade level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Specialized experience for this position consists of experience coordinating emergency response resources by receiving and disseminating information through the appropriate chain of command; coordinating activities within an incident command system; monitoring emergency communication devices and systems; monitoring and performing surveillance of a geographic area utilizing map skills and deploying resources; facilitating the flow of information from a central command area in a military, law enforcement or emergency management environment.
All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date (06/09/2023) of the vacancy announcement.
(Information on Qualification & Education are located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications)
Education
Substitution of Education for Experience:
A Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree or at least two (2) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Master's or graduate degree or LL.B. or J.D.
Such education obtained in an accredited college or university must have included courses that demonstrated the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
Transcripts must be submitted with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation.
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Combining Experience and Education: Equivalent combinations or successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements. Experience must be clearly indicated in your resume.
Additional information
Additional Conditions of Employment with USCP:
Note: As per the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) and the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, criminal history information will only be collected following a qualifications review and a tentative offer of employment has been made. A criminal history does not automatically exclude an applicant from employment with the USCP.
Criminal History Check - Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years if offered employment. A criminal history check will be performed on applicants who accept an offer of employment.
Credit Check - Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans. Applicants must demonstrate a competent financial history. Financial delinquency including collection accounts, liens, repossessions, or garnishments may be a basis for disqualification.
Selective Service Registration - Male applicants must provide verification of registration with the Selective Service System or must verify exemption from the Selective Service System registration because of age or military status. Female applicants are exempt from Selective Service System registration. https://www.sss.gov/Registration/check-a-Registration/Verification-Form
Fingerprint Check - Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of the criminal history record.
Background Investigation - Must successfully complete all components of the USCP full field background investigation. There are few automatic grounds for rejection in the USCP background investigation process. Issues of misconduct, such as illegal drug use, arrests, or convictions may not be automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate misstatements, omissions, or intentionally withholding required information at any phase of the hiring process will result in a candidate's disqualification regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatement or omission.
The primary reason candidates fail a background investigation is due to deliberately withholding or omitting material facts. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Evaluation Factors Please address all Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's) within the narrative responses, so that your experience can be evaluated properly.
We will review your resume, assessment questionnaire and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this job. If you meet the minimum requirements for this job, we will evaluate your application materials, to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your qualifications, accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.
Failure to successfully pass a full field background investigation and all segments of the pre-employment evaluation process will result in disqualification from further consideration under this Vacancy Announcement.
Benefits
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Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:
1. Your Resume: Resumes should include full description of job duties as well as dates (mm/yr) of employment.
2. Other supporting documents: - Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable.
3. College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education, or other documentation to prove possession of the basic requirement for this position.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Navigate to the following url to apply to this job: https://uscp.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=uscp&source=USA
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, 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 7:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.Agency contact information
Armetia Mobley
Phone
202-593-3370
Email
Armetia.Mobley.ctr@uscp.gov
Address
CCB - Command Division
119 D Street NE
Washington, DC 20510
USNext steps
After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:
1. Your Resume: Resumes should include full description of job duties as well as dates (mm/yr) of employment.
2. Other supporting documents: - Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable.
3. College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education, or other documentation to prove possession of the basic requirement for this position.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
This job is open to
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
Navigate to the following url to apply to this job: https://uscp.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=uscp&source=USA
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