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.
All applicants must meet the following eligibility factors in order to be considered for the position of Inspector: 1. Candidates must have completed 12 months of continuous time-in-rank as a Captain prior to the closing date of this announcement. 2. Candidates must not have been in a non-duty status for more than 30 consecutive days in the past 12 months prior to the closing date of this announcement, 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)). 3. Candidates must not have any Department documentation that specifically limits their eligibility to participate in the promotional process by the close of 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, or USERRA). 6. Must successfully complete the application and Assessment Questionnaire. To receive consideration for this position, you must attach your resume, the Assessment Questionnaire, and the narrative responses to the three mandatory questions below 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 a total of six pages. Attach your responses in a separate document and upload it into the application system. Mandatory Questions: 1. Describe how you align personnel and other resources to successfully accomplish the USCP mission under your command, to include overtime management. Include innovative methods you have employed to address mission requirements when either personnel or other resources are limited. 2. Describe a complex operational initiative that you are responsible for leading and directing that required internal and external entities. Include specific examples that describe your collaboration with other organizational units within 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 you utilized to ensure the change was successful; how you addressed issues of staff that did not appear to support the change; and the steps you took to ensure inclusivity in the new process. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
The Inspector reports to a Deputy Chief or above, or a civilian Office Director, and is responsible for directing and managing all Division operations to ensure the protection and security of members of Congress, congressional staff and visitors, and the continuation of government. As a commander, the Inspector has the responsibility for leadership and supervision of all assigned personnel. All command officials are expected to work together as a team, demonstrating a strong commitment to the mission of the USCP. Administers and manages Department-wide policies and plans that guide daily operations, building methodologies for assessing threats and risks, assessing training relative to mission needs, estimating resource needs, developing response capabilities, and charting future Division strategies. In addition, incumbent is responsible for budgets; the use of overtime; the assignment of work; and developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships. Leads a diverse workforce of law enforcement officers and civilians, many of whom are represented by authorized bargaining units, towards successful achievement of the Department's vision, mission, and goals. Provides an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Develops networks, builds alliances, and collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals. Identifies the internal and external influences that impact the work of the Division and acts accordingly to gain cooperation from others to obtain information and resources critical to accomplishing goals. Has overall responsibility, as well as delegated authority, for the oversight and administration of broad, emerging, and/or critical agency programs or operations. Primarily responsible for the direction and management of large-scale Department programs and operations to efficiently achieve specified goals and objectives. Evaluates current and proposed programs and operations and recommends actions to initiate, modify, or discontinue projects as needed. Provides Division guidance to all subordinates on an executive level and partners with other Inspectors and Deputy, Office Directors, and civilian managers in a variety of forums. Formulates objectives and priorities in concert with their Bureau Commander. Implements plans, policies, and procedures consistent with the short- and long-term interests of the Division; anticipates and promotes the linkage between operational and administrative functions in keeping with the strategic direction of the Division; and adheres to the Strategic Plan of the Department and elements of the strategic Human Capital Plan. Develops and implements the Division's operational readiness plans and programs in support of the Department's overall goals and objectives. Assumes or assigns Incident Commander responsibilities as appropriate and integrates resources and assets in resolving operational incidents at the most effective and efficient level. Informs USCP senior leadership on operational and administrative resource 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 controls for planning for and responding to emergency incidents as well as administration of administrative activities within chain of command. Develops and implements Continuation of Operations Plan (COOP) and Continuation of Government (COG) procedures in support of the Department's goals and objectives. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers and various stakeholders, including Members of Congress and their staff, other legislative and executive agencies, and distinguished members of the public. Establishes and maintains close and cooperative working relationships with USCP management and other agencies in order to advance the programs and objectives of the USCP. Provides leadership and management oversight for subordinate employees. Sets performance goals through mentoring and effective communication. Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates staff on organizational performance. Resolves informal complaints and grievances. Takes personnel actions as necessary. Provides advice and counsel to staff members and subordinate managers related to work and policy matters. Holds subordinates accountable. Ensures that organization staff at all levels is trained with the requisite requirements. Promotes the spirit and practice of diversity and/or equal employment opportunity programs, ensuring that the commitment to equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, and national origin is carried forward in all aspects of human resources management.