Inspector - United States Capitol Police : Job Details

InspectorOverviewAnnouncement number/Req ID:req623

Closing date:8/14/2025

Pay scale & grade:LP 14- 14

Salary:144,374.00 - 215,409.00PA

Job series:0083

Appointment type:Permanent

Work schedule:Full-Time

Locations

1 vacancy in the following location:

Washington, DC20001

Relocation expenses reimbursed:No

Telework eligible:False

Clarification from the agency:Only current USCP Captains. Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers

DutiesSummary

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.

Responsibilities

TheInspector reports to a Deputy Chief or above, or a civilian Office Director,and is responsible for directing and managing all Division operations to ensurethe protection and security of members of Congress, congressional staff andvisitors, and the continuation of government. As a commander, the Inspector hasthe responsibility for leadership and supervision of all assignedpersonnel.All command officials are expected to work together as ateam, demonstrating a strong commitment to the mission of the USCP.Administers and manages Department-wide policies and plans that guide dailyoperations, building methodologies for assessing threats and risks, assessingtraining relative to mission needs, estimating resource needs, developingresponse capabilities, and charting future Division strategies. In addition,incumbent is responsible for budgets; the use of overtime; the assignment ofwork; and developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships.Leads a diverse workforce of law enforcement officers and civilians, many ofwhom are represented by authorized bargaining units, towards successfulachievement of the Department's vision, mission, and goals. Provides aninclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitatescooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.Develops networks, builds alliances, and collaborates across boundaries tobuild strategic relationships and achieve common goals. Identifies the internaland external influences that impact the work of the Division and actsaccordingly to gain cooperation from others to obtain information and resourcescritical to accomplishing goals.Has overall responsibility, as well as delegated authority, for the oversightand administration of broad, emerging, and/or critical agency programs oroperations. Primarily responsible for the direction and management oflarge-scale Department programs and operations to efficiently achieve specifiedgoals and objectives. Evaluates current and proposed programs and operationsand recommends actions to initiate, modify, or discontinue projects as needed.Provides Division guidance to all subordinates on an executive level andpartners with other Inspectors and Deputy, Office Directors, and civilianmanagers in a variety of forums. Formulates objectives and priorities inconcert with their Bureau Commander. Implements plans, policies, and proceduresconsistent with the short- and long-term interests of the Division; anticipatesand promotes the linkage between operational and administrative functions inkeeping with the strategic direction of the Division; and adheres to theStrategic Plan of the Department and elements of the strategic Human CapitalPlan.Develops and implements the Division's operational readiness plans and programsin support of the Department's overall goals and objectives. Assumes or assignsIncident Commander responsibilities as appropriate and integrates resources andassets in resolving operational incidents at the most effective and efficientlevel. Informs USCP senior leadership on operational and administrativeresource allocations and response capabilities.Sets priorities, delegates work, and holds others accountable for high-quality,timely, and cost-efficient results. Ensures compliance of all internal controlsfor planning for and responding to emergency incidents as well asadministration of administrative activities within chain of command. Developsand implements Continuation of Operations Plan (COOP) and Continuation ofGovernment (COG) procedures in support of the Department's goals andobjectives.Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers andvarious stakeholders, including Members of Congress and their staff, otherlegislative and executive agencies, and distinguished members of the public.Establishes and maintains close and cooperative working relationships with USCPmanagement and other agencies in order to advance the programs and objectivesof the USCP.Provides leadership and management oversight for subordinate employees. Setsperformance goals through mentoring and effective communication. Providesinformal feedback and periodically evaluates staff on organizationalperformance. Resolves informal complaints and grievances. Takes personnelactions as necessary. Provides advice and counsel to staff members andsubordinate managers related to work and policy matters. Holds subordinatesaccountable. Ensures that organization staff at all levels is trained with therequisite requirements.Promotes the spirit and practice of diversity and/or equal employmentopportunity programs, ensuring that the commitment to equal opportunity withoutregard to race, color, religion, sex, and national origin is carried forward inall aspects of human resources management.

Travel required:1 Some travel may be required.

Supervisory status:True

Promotion potential:14

Requirements

o Must be a current USCP Captain and meet the qualification requirements. o Must complete a one-year probationary period. o Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance. o Must be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.

Qualifications

Allapplicants must meet the following eligibility factors in order to beconsidered for the position of Inspector:1. Candidates must have completed 12 months of continuous time-in-rank as aCaptain prior to the closing date of this announcement.2. Candidates must not have been in a non-duty status for more than 30consecutive days in the past 12 months prior to the closing date of thisannouncement, unless otherwise authorized by law (e.g., performance of dutyinjury, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), or Uniformed Services Employmentand Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)).3. Candidates must not have any Department documentation that specificallylimits their eligibility to participate in the promotional process by the closeof the vacancy announcement.4. Must not be in restricted leave status as of the selection date.5. Must be in full and unrestricted duty status as of the selection date,unless otherwise authorized by law (e.g., performance of duty injury, FMLA, orUSERRA).6. Must successfully complete the application and Assessment Questionnaire.To receive consideration for this position, you must attach your resume, the AssessmentQuestionnaire, and the narrative responses to the three mandatory questionsbelow with your on-line application by the closing date of this announcement.The narrative responses should be no more than two pages per question, for atotal of six pages. Attach your responses in a separate document and upload itinto the application system.MandatoryQuestions:1.Describe how you align personnel and other resources to successfully accomplishthe USCP mission under your command, to include overtime management. Includeinnovative methods you have employed to address mission requirements wheneither personnel or other resources are limited.2. Describe a complex operational initiative that you are responsible forleading and directing that required internal and external entities. Includespecific examples that describe your collaboration with other organizational unitswithin the Department and with outside law enforcement partners.3. Describe how you have implemented a change within an area of command.Include an explanation of what prompted you to make the change; the process youutilized to ensure the change was successful; how you addressed issues of staffthat did not appear to support the change; and the steps you took to ensureinclusivity in the new process.Itis your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentationare submitted prior to the closing date.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement. A bachelor's degree and/or master's degree is preferred, preferably in a law enforcement related field.

Additional Information

Applications and supporting documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. The selection list will be active for consideration for a period of one year from the date of the approval of the first promotion by the Chief of Police. An applicant must maintain eligibility to participate in the process while the list is active. An applicant may request to be removed from consideration by sending a written request to the Office of Human Resources (OHR). The promotional process may be revised at the discretion of the Chief of Police consistent with applicable law, rule, and regulation. This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act overtime provisions. This position is NOT included in a collective bargaining unit.

How You Will Be Evaluated

The Interview Panel will review materials submitted by the eligible applicants as well as applicant background, experience, and employment history, including any Inspector General audits, investigations, disciplinary history, and resume. The Interview Panel will interview the eligible applicants and score them on their responses to each interview question. Based on the interview scores and its review of all materials outlined above, the Interview Panel will provide recommendations to the Chief of Police for consideration. The Chief of Police will make final promotional decisions based on the recommendations of the Interview Panel, and an independent review of the eligible applicants' documentation/information.

Security clearance:4

Drug test required:No

Required Documents

Applicants must submit a copy of the following documents by uploading and attaching the documents to the on-line application system. 1. Resume. Your resume should include a full description of your job duties as well as dates (mm/yr) of employment. Include any executive-level law enforcement training and development activities. 2. Assessment Questionnaire. Select and submit answers to the items in the Assessment Questionnaire. 3. Mandatory Questions. Responses to the three mandatory questions that address your background and qualifications related to the position of Inspector. Responses should not exceed two pages per question. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and required documentation are submitted prior to the closing date of this announcement. If you do not attach the required documentation, you will be ineligible for this announcement.

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 7:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.

Next Steps

1. Once the on-line application is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. 2. The OHR will review the on-line application to determine eligibility to participate in the promotional process and notify you of your eligibility status. 3. Eligible applicants will be contacted by the OHR to schedule interviews. 4. Following interviews and the review of applicant documentation/information, the Interview Panel will make promotion recommendations to the Chief of Police for consideration.Agency Contact Information

LoriMallalieu

Office of Human Resources

Email: [email protected] Employment Opportunity Policy:The United States Capitol Police is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without discrimination based on national origin, race, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.