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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.
Learn more about this agency11/18/2024 to 12/06/2024
$160,222 - $205,799 per year
CP 12 - 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Travel May Be Required.
NoN/A
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
13
No
No
req536
819586800
Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers
The purpose of this position is to serve as a Special
Assistant United States Attorney located in U.S. Attorney’s Office in
Washington, DC. The position reports to the USCP Deputy and General Counsels;
however, the position will work daily under the direct supervision and
authority of the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the District of Columbia.
The purpose of this position is to represent the United States Government
primarily prosecuting individuals and/or groups who have engaged in threats
and/or acts of violence against Members of Congress, their staffs, United
States Capitol Police employees, visitors to the Capitol complex, and
facilities and properties within the Capitol Complex.
Other job duties include:
Prosecutes other federal crimes, as needed for
training or other purposes, as directed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Develops and recommends strategies and coordinates the preparation of
litigation for potentially complex federal cases.
Works closely with USCP, federal and local law enforcement agents, witnesses,
and victims during criminal investigations, trial preparation, and all phases
of litigation.
Conducts grand jury investigations and represents the
United States in federal court in various hearings and trials, including
arraignments, preliminary hearings, plea hearings, sentencing hearings, and
other matters that require court appearances.
Conducts legal research and prepares memoranda and briefs on questions of law,
persuasive pleadings, search warrants, complaints, and charging instruments.
Provides research, advice, and legal analysis on a
variety of issues and, as directed by the USCP General and Deputy Counsels,
responds to inquiries for legal research, analysis and advice.
Researches and drafts legal advisory memoranda
regarding proposed USCP policies and procedures with regard to operational
initiatives.
Assists in processing external legal inquiries including legal analysis, and
preparation of document/discovery requests to and from outside counsel.
Provides legal advice regarding highly sensitive law
enforcement and intelligence issues .These responsibilities may require review,
handling, storage and utilization of classified materials.
Cases and problems are extremely complex and difficult legal questions or
factual issues that are involved in the drafting, interpretation, or
application of statutes, regulations, orders, decisions, opinions, or other
legal instruments and require for their solution a high order of original and
creative legal endeavor. Cases require the need to obtain a reasonable balance
of conflicting interests or complex factual or policy issues and excellent
judgment. Work involves extensive research and analysis. It has an important
impact on major public interests relative to Federal law enforcement, citizen
and visitor rights, and the United States Congress. Work may involve problems
of unusual delicacy, such as allegations of wrongdoing against staff or members
of Congress, criminal trespass, investigations of threats or crimes against
Members of Congress and arresting or detaining high-profile individuals. People
involved or impacted by legal actions/interpretations may or may not be United
States citizens. Legal decisions affect essential USCP mission areas. Failure
to achieve acceptable results could have significant negative impact on USCP’s
ability to effectively protect the Congress, its members, employees, visitors,
and facilities.
You must be a U.S. citizen. 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.
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.
Qualifying experience includes four (4) years of specialized experience following law school graduation relevant to the duties of this position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience: (a) performing professional work as a licensed attorney in trial litigation; (b) representing clients as a licensed attorney before federal or state administrative agencies and/or before United States District Courts; (c) Conducts and assists with mediations, negotiation, and/or litigation; and (d) performs extensive independent legal research in order to provide written analysis of legal tasks.
*Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience*
All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
(Information on Qualification & Education is located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/)
Applicants must possess a professional law degree (J.D., LL.B., or LL.M.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, and be an active Bar association member in good standing in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Additional Conditions of Employment with the USCP: 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 after 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/verify/ Fingerprint Check -- Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of their 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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Evaluation Factors: 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.
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: - Writing Sample and Proof of bar membership.
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.
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 6:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/819586800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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We protect the legislative process, the symbol of our democracy, the U.S. Capitol, the people who carry out the legislative process, and the millions of visitors who travel here to see democracy in action. Every American who visits the Capitol-as well as visitors from around the world-become part of our protected community. They see the USCP first-hand as the best of America's spirit and diversity. As a Department, we are a microcosm of America, representing many races, colors, religions, national origins, political affiliations, sexual orientations, and ages. Our workforce is comprised of employees from nearly all 50 states and the U.S. territories. We embrace and celebrate a diverse workforce, believing that inclusiveness makes our workplace stronger. The USCP respects each individual as a person and as a professional. The USCP acts on the world stage every day as a model in security, urban crime prevention, dignitary protection, specialty response capability, and homeland security. We are often the first face that visitors and employees encounter, and we leave a lasting impression that reflects the Legislative Branch and its role in America's democracy.
