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Summary
This is a full-time position with the Police Department of the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.
$64,815 - Entry-level, non-certified
$67,087 - With documentation of graduation from the UPTP at FLETC or after completion of training (six months)
$75,223 - After 30 months (Private First Class)
$116,717 - Maximum earning potential at Private First Class after 26 years of service
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Overview
- Hiring complete
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Open & closing dates
01/08/2022 to 03/31/2022
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Salary
$64,815 - $67,087 per year
Starting salary before training and after training. Further increases are offered based on time-in-grade and performance.
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Pay scale & grade
LP 00
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Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
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Telework eligible
No
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Travel Required
Not required
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
00 - Promotions are based on time-in-grade until 30 months of service, after which promotions are awarded internally based on competitive evaluation as vacancies arise.
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
Yes
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Announcement number
SCOTUS-11335232-PD
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Control number
630178100
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Duties
The Supreme Court of the United States Police is a Federal law enforcement agency that derives its authority from United States Code 40 U.S.C. 6121. The Supreme Court Police enforce Federal and District of Columbia laws and regulations, as well as enforce regulations governing the Supreme Court Building and grounds prescribed by the Marshal and approved by the Chief Justice of the United States. The department's mission is to ensure the integrity of the Constitutional Mission of the Supreme Court of the United States by protecting the Supreme Court, the Justices, employees, guests, and visitors.
The Supreme Court Police are responsible for providing a full range of police services, to include:
- Protection of the Supreme Court Building and grounds, and persons and property therein;
- Dignitary Protection for the current and retired Supreme Court Justices, both domestically and internationally;
- Maintain suitable order and decorum within the Supreme Court Building and grounds, to include policing demonstrations and large-scale events;
- Provide Courtroom security;
- Prepare numerous reports to include incident, found property, accident, and arrest reports, as well as testify in court.
- Dignitary Protection Unit
- Protective Intelligence Unit
- K-9 Unit
- Background Investigations Unit
- Nuclear, Biological, Chemical (NBC) Team
- Recruitment Division
- Police Operations Center - Dispatch
- Physical Security Unit
- Liaison positions with partner agencies (FBI, JTTF, DHS, USCP)
- Civil Disturbance Unit
- Training Unit
- Radio Technicians
- Honor Guard
- Various instructor positions, to include: Firearms, Driving, Defensive Tactics, CPR/First Aid
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship
- Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications)
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See: www.sss.gov
- Employment is subject to successful completion of a medical exam, which includes rigorous fitness standards. Medical exam consists of blood work, drug screening, height, weight, stress test, EKG, vision, hearing, and body fat.
- Body fat will be measured by skinfold calipers at the time of medical exam. Males must be 19% or under and females must be 27% or under.
- Vision requirements: For distance, corrected 20/20 or better binocularly with at least 20/40 in each eye. Uncorrected distant visual acuity should be 20/100 or better binocularly.
- Colorblindness: Applicant must be able to pass the Ishihara's Test for Color Deficiency.
- Hearing Requirements: Applicant must be able to pass the hearing test without the use of hearing aids.
- Police Officer Selection Test (POST): You must receive a 70% or higher on each section of the POST. The exam consists of four sections, which include Math, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, and Report Writing. The exam is multiple choice and timed.
- Applicants must be licensed to drive for at least one year at the time of application, and have an excellent driving record.
- The Supreme Court Police prohibits employees from having visible body markings (including, but not limited to: tattoos, body art, facial piercings, gauges, and branding) on the head, face, hand, and fingers (any area below the wrist bone).
- A Supreme Court Police Officer must be able to maintain proficiency in the use of a firearm. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm and are ineligible for the position.
- Successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation, which will include employment references dating back 10 years, personal references, driving history, credit history, criminal history, drug history, and academic records.
- Completion of a psychological exam, which includes a Personal History Questionnaire, the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI) Exam, the Inwald Personality Inventory (IPI) Exam, and a structured psychological interview with a clinical psychologist.
- Successful completion of a Physical Abilities Test (PAT): The PAT will consist of four events, completed as one continuously timed exam. The maximum allowable time (regardless of age or gender) is four minutes and fifteen seconds (4:15).
- Failure to provide correct information, or omitting information, at any point during your application will be grounds for termination from the hiring process.
Qualifications
The following criteria must be met in order to be eligible to apply:
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (or being within six months of graduation) with a GPA of at least 2.75 out of 4.0 (cumulative);
- A college degree is not required if you possess one year or more of prior full-time experience as a sworn police officer;
- A minimum of three years of active duty military service may be substituted for the degree or prior law enforcement experience requirement (for Military Police, Master-at-Arms, Security Forces, and Maritime Enforcement Specialists, the minimum is one year).
- A minimum of three years of extensive work history in positions that develop skills and competencies that are transferrable to the role of an entry-level law enforcement officer may be considered in lieu of the above eligibility requirements in exceptional circumstances. Consideration under this category will be on a case-by-case basis and take into account all other suitability criteria.
- Applicants must be mature, reliable, skilled in oral and written communication, and have excellent interpersonal skills.
- Must have the ability to display a high standard of ethical conduct and be trusted in all work situations.
- Applicants must have no record of felony convictions, and must not currently be involved in any pending criminal charges.
- Applicants who possess prior military service must have been separated under honorable conditions (honorable discharge).
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 21 years of age, but not yet 37 years of age at the date of appointment (this position is covered under federal law enforcement retirement provisions, which stipulate mandatory retirement at age 57 after at least 20 years of service). The maximum age may be waived with prior qualifying federal law enforcement service under the same retirement system.
- Applicants must be licensed to drive for at least one year at the time of application, and have an excellent driving record.
Education
- A high school diploma is required.
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (or being within six months of graduation) is required, except as indicated below:
- Prior full-time experience as a sworn police officer (of at least a year) with a thorough knowledge of law enforcement techniques and practices may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.
- A minimum of three years of active duty military service may also be substituted for the degree or prior law enforcement experience requirement (for Military Police, Master-at-Arms, Security Forces, and Maritime Enforcement Specialists, the minimum is one year).
- A minimum of three years of extensive work history in positions that develop skills and competencies that are transferrable to the role of an entry-level law enforcement officer may be considered in lieu of the above eligibility requirements in exceptional circumstances. Consideration under this category will be on a case-by-case basis and take into account all other suitability criteria.
- Applicants relying on post-secondary education to qualify must show a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 out of 4.0 to be eligible to apply, and maintain or exceed that minimum standard upon graduation.
Additional information
Working for the Supreme Court of the United States Police offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health insurance benefits, premium pay, and eligibility for retirement with 20 years of service at age 50, or 25 years service at any age.
- Sick Leave - Employees earn 104 hours of sick leave per year that accrues without limit. Sick leave not utilized at the time of retirement will be added to the annuitant's length of service when calculating their retirement benefit.
- Annual Leave - Employees earn annual leave at the following rates: 13 days per year for the first three years of service, 20 days after three years of service, and 26 days every year after 15 years of service. Employees may carry over a maximum of 240 hours (30 days) of annual leave from one calendar year to the next;
- Overtime - Supreme Court Police Officers working overtime are eligible to earn monetary pay or compensatory time at a rate of 1.5% of their derived hourly pay;
- Premium Pay - Supreme Court Police Officers working the hours between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM are eligible to earn Night Differential at a rate of 10% of their derived hourly pay. Sunday premium is earned at a rate of 25% of their derived hourly pay;
- Retirement - The Federal Law Enforcement Retirement System offered by the Supreme Court of the United States is a special variant of the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) offered to most U.S. government employees. Law Enforcement FERS is a three-part retirement program:
- The first part is a defined-benefit plan (annuity) calculated by applying the average of the highest three years of earnings (high-3) to the length of service of an employee. Police annuitants receive 1.7% of their high-3 for the first 20 years of their service, and 1% for each additional year. This translates to 34% of the high-3 for police officers retiring after 20 years of service, and 39% if retiring after 25 years.
- The second part is the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), which is a defined-contribution pension (savings account). Employees may contribute up to the IRS maximum, and the Court will match any contributions up to 5% of base salary;
- The third part of the FERS benefit is access to social security. As Supreme Court Police Officers are able (and required) to retire before they are eligible to apply for social security, a FERS supplement is paid to compensate until age 62;
- Employees with prior military service may buy back their active duty military time to be added to their length of service for the purposes of the annuity calculation. Military time cannot, however, be added to the length of service for determining retirement eligibility;
- Educational Assistance - Up to $3,500 per calendar year is available based on budget approval and the relevance of the requested courses to enhance job performance. A signed agreement committing the employee to repaying any amounts paid by the Court if the employee discontinues service from the Court within one year of completing the course is required.
Benefits
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application and responses to the Pre-Screening Questionnaire will be reviewed and evaluated. Employment is subject to successful completion of the Police Officer Selection Test (POST), structured oral interview, background investigation interview, medical exam, physical abilities test, psychological exam, and a comprehensive background investigation. To participate in our hiring process, you may need to travel to the Washington, D.C. area on as many as three (3) occasions, however some limited virtual options may also be offered. The Supreme Court does NOT pay a travel per diem, hotel costs, or travel expenses for applicants to participate in our hiring process.
The four events for the Physical Abilities Test (PAT) will be:
- A Slalom Run between two (2) sets of cones, placed 75 feet apart for an overall distance of 375 feet;
- Descending and Ascending one (1) flight of steps, completing five (5) down and up series;
- Dragging a 165 lbs Rescue Dummy a distance of 40 feet;
- Fifteen (15) single-handed trigger pulls with each hand, while the arm is extended. The timer will stop once the 30th trigger pull is completed.
Applicants who are hired will also be required to successfully complete the 13-week Uniformed Police Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA. Please note that the Supreme Court Police Department has been informed that FLETC will require all trainees who are not fully vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 to report five days early for quarantine, and to agree to be tested for COVID-19 once per week. To be considered fully vaccinated according to FLETC standards, an officer has to have received their final dose of a two-dose vaccine (or single dose of a one-dose vaccine) no earlier than 14 days prior to their arrival at the campus.
Due to the high number of applications received and the number of positions available, passing all phases of the hiring process does not guarantee an offer of employment if better qualified applicants are identified.
Benefits
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 of all applicants:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- OF-306 Declaration for Federal Employment
- Police Applicant Pre-Screening Questionnaire (also referred to as the Personal History Questionnaire)
- SF-50 Notice of Personnel Action
- DD-214 or Statement of Service
- Unofficial College Transcript
How to Apply
All applications are reviewed in the order that they are received. Failure to provide all application materials will result in your application being denied. Please note that all applications must be filled out in their entirety and be legible in order to be considered.
You must complete, print, and sign the OF-306, as well as the Pre-Screening Questionnaire, then upload them along with your resume and cover letter. These four documents are required in order to be considered. Please submit only these documents unless you have prior military service, or if you have federal experience necessary to meet the law enforcement retirement system age/time-in-service requirements. In those cases your DD-214, Statement of Service, and/or SF-50(s) must also be submitted. An unofficial college transcript is also required if you are using education to qualify.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJobs account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJobs resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
- It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
- To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJobs account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJobs account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.
Agency contact information
Supreme Court of the U.S. Police Department
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Supreme Court Police Department
1 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20543
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Next steps
- Upon submission, you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application. Please be advised that your application will not be considered complete unless all of the required documents have been received.
- Best qualified applicants will be invited via email to take a written test at a date and time to be determined.
- Applicants who pass the written test will be contacted to schedule an interview. NOTE: Travel to Washington, D.C. will be at the applicant's expense.
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Required Documents
The following documents are required of all applicants:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- OF-306 Declaration for Federal Employment
- Police Applicant Pre-Screening Questionnaire (also referred to as the Personal History Questionnaire)
- SF-50 Notice of Personnel Action
- DD-214 or Statement of Service
- Unofficial College Transcript
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How to Apply
All applications are reviewed in the order that they are received. Failure to provide all application materials will result in your application being denied. Please note that all applications must be filled out in their entirety and be legible in order to be considered.
You must complete, print, and sign the OF-306, as well as the Pre-Screening Questionnaire, then upload them along with your resume and cover letter. These four documents are required in order to be considered. Please submit only these documents unless you have prior military service, or if you have federal experience necessary to meet the law enforcement retirement system age/time-in-service requirements. In those cases your DD-214, Statement of Service, and/or SF-50(s) must also be submitted. An unofficial college transcript is also required if you are using education to qualify.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJobs account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJobs resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
- It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
- To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJobs account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJobs account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.
Agency contact information
Supreme Court of the U.S. Police Department
- Address
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Supreme Court Police Department
1 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20543
US
Next steps
- Upon submission, you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application. Please be advised that your application will not be considered complete unless all of the required documents have been received.
- Best qualified applicants will be invited via email to take a written test at a date and time to be determined.
- Applicants who pass the written test will be contacted to schedule an interview. NOTE: Travel to Washington, D.C. will be at the applicant's expense.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Agency contact information
Supreme Court of the U.S. Police Department
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Supreme Court Police Department
1 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20543
US