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Summary
This is a full-time position with the Police Force of the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.
$61,991 - Entry level, non-certified
$64,164 - With documentation of graduation from the UPTP at FLETC or after completion of training (six months)
$71,945 - After 30 months (Private First Class)
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Overview
- Hiring complete
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Open & closing dates
03/01/2019 to 12/31/2019
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Salary
$61,991 - $71,945 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GG 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-10438663-PD
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Control number
526028600
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Duties
Serves as a uniformed police officer with the Supreme Court of the United States. Responsible for providing a full range of police services. Supreme Court Police Officers are primarily responsible for protecting the Chief Justice, Associate Justices, building occupants, and the Court's building and grounds. Additional responsibilities include Courtroom security, dignitary protection, emergency response, and providing assistance to building visitors.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship
- Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications)
- Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check.
- 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
Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree or prior experience as a sworn police officer is required (either is required, not both).
- Applicants must be mature, reliable, skilled in oral and written communication, and have excellent interpersonal skills.
- 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 and have an excellent driving record.
- Employment is subject to successful completion of a medical exam, which includes rigorous fitness standards and a background investigation.
Education
- A high school diploma is required.
- A Bachelor's degree is required.
- Prior experience as a sworn police officer with a thorough knowledge of law enforcement techniques and practices may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.
Additional information
Working for the Supreme Court of the United States Police Force offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, premium pay, and eligibility for retirement with 20 years of service at age 50, or 25 years service at any age. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and the SmartBenefits transit subsidy.
Benefits
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position.
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:
- A resume
- A cover letter
- OF-306 Declaration for Federal Employment: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf
- Police Applicant Pre-Screening Questionnaire: https://www.supremecourt.gov/jobs/Application_Pre-Screening_Questionnaire.pdf
How to Apply
You must also 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 and/or SF-50(s) must also be submitted.
- 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 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.
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Required Documents
The following documents are required:
- A resume
- A cover letter
- OF-306 Declaration for Federal Employment: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf
- Police Applicant Pre-Screening Questionnaire: https://www.supremecourt.gov/jobs/Application_Pre-Screening_Questionnaire.pdf
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Learn more about this agency
How to Apply
You must also 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 and/or SF-50(s) must also be submitted.
- 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 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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Supreme Court of the United States
Agency contact information
Supreme Court Police Department
- Address
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Supreme Court Police Department
1 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20543
US