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.
1. Must be a USCP Officer below the rank of Sergeant; have attained the rank of Private with Training and have successfully completed your probationary period by the closing date of this announcement. 2. Must not be in restricted leave status as of the date of selection. 3. Must be in a full and unrestricted duty status to attend, participate, and successfully complete all required training courses related to this position as of the date of selection. 4. Must be available to work flexible hours, rotating shifts and possible midnight assignments. 5. Must possess and maintain a valid REAL ID U.S. driver's license with Motorcycle Endorsement by the closing date of this announcement. RETENTION CRITERIA 1. Successfully complete SOD Field Training Program; Motor Officer Field Training Program; Basic FLHTP Motor School; Basic Traffic Crash Investigation; and the Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) School. 2. Satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period beginning on the date of completion of the Motor FTO Program. 3. After showing a high level of proficiency operating the FLHTP Motorcycle, officers will be required to attend a Police Motorcycle Instructor School to further benefit the Department’s needs. 4. Officers will be required to successfully pass quarterly in service training and uniform & equipment inspections.
This position will serve as a Motor Unit Officer within the Special Operations Division, Operational Services Bureau, providing Police Motor Unit Services, motorcades and escorts, high visibility directed patrol, traffic safety initiatives and enforcement programs, ceremonial functions, and support services for the U.S. Congress, U.S. Capitol Grounds, and all areas and responsibilities directed by the United States Capitol Police. Motor Unit Officers must be able to accommodate a short notice change in shift and/or tour of duty based on the operational needs of the motors. These changes in work hours are based upon the needs of Congress and USCP. The changes in shift and/or duty hours may be directed with little or no advance notice to officers. The operational needs of the motor unit may require reporting for duty at various times throughout the 24-hour day, as directed, to support the mission. Motor Unit Officers waive certain rights afforded to them by the CBA, in reference to change in tour of duty, short notice schedule changes, holidays, and qualified substitutes. Note: Multiple vacancies exist. The number of Motor Unit Officer positions will be determined by the needs of the Department. The selection list will be active for a period of one (1) year from the date of approval of the selection memorandum unless an applicant withdraws his/her application in writing. DUTIES As a Motor Unit Officer, you will: Serve as a police officer, providing police services to the congressional community, stakeholders, visitors, and citizens. Operate a Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Police model motorcycle (FLHTP) in all weather conditions, to support the needs of the Department. Perform various physically demanding tasks during training and while executing daily assignments. Provide motorcade support and planning for Members of Congress. Provide motor officer support for functions such as: special events, concerts, civil disturbance deployments, ceremonial events, funerals, and all other directed assignments. Enforce all laws, traffic rules and regulations, and special directives as they pertain to the jurisdiction and authority of the USCP. Participate in specialized enforcement programs such as Smooth Operator and Click-it-or-Ticket, identify target zones for specialized traffic enforcement, and develop initiatives to maintain safe roadways for the congressional community. Successfully complete Police Motor Instructor School and all other associated training when requested.