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TRAINING INSTRUCTOR

U.S. Capitol Police
Location
Washington, DC
Compensation
$117,551 - $151,808 / year
Employment type

How to apply

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Job description

Summary

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.

Duties

This position is located within the Training Services Bureau, Assistant Chief of Police for Standards and Training Operations, United States Capitol Police and is primarily located at the Cheltenham Facility. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Instructs training that comprises a diverse range of basic, advanced, and specialized law enforcement courses. Training courses include continual recruit officer basic training, in-service (basic and advanced) training, simulator training, multiple specialty units training, and future training as required. Instructs and ensures the training is delivered following the Department’s regulations, directives, and policies. Researches new and future training courses related to future advancements in law enforcement technologies, equipment, or the implementation of new processes or procedures that impact the law enforcement community. Prepares course development that includes scenarios that challenge, enhance, and improve trainee skills and responses to real-life situations to teach critical concepts. Provides performance assessments to aid officers in perfecting basic and advanced law enforcement techniques. Advises and supports management with planning, developing, presenting, and evaluating existing and future training courses. Performs administrative support, which includes class scheduling and coordination, record keeping, property management, registration, and notification and eligibility determination. Utilizes an automated registration system to develop and administer training registration activities and analyzes the registration process.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. For the CP-9 level you must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CP-8/GS-10 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as experience which includes: 1) Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and practices of law enforcement training methods and materials. 2) Knowledge of adult learning methodology related to law enforcement training, program development, and evaluation. 3) Skill in developing law enforcement training curriculum and instruction, developing lesson plans, and course content. 4) Skill in operating computers and utilizing various software packages and the internet to instruct and demonstrate specific law enforcement training. OR Education Substitution Candidate may possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 (three) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. If you are qualifying based on educational attainment, you must provide documentation to support your claim. 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/)

Requirements

You must be a U.S. citizen. Must successfully complete a full background investigation. Must complete a one-year probationary period. Must complete the Law Enforcement Training Program or its equivalent.

Education

Education may be substituted for the required specialized experience as stated in the qualification requirements for this position. Applicants who qualify based on education must submit a copy of their academic transcripts or other acceptable documentation demonstrating that they meet the applicable educational requirements. Unofficial transcripts may be accepted for qualification purposes.

Locations

Washington, District of Columbia

Evaluation

Evaluation Factors: Please address all Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) within the narrative responses so that your experience can be evaluated properly. 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.

Required documents

The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement: 1. Your resume: Page limit is two (2) pages and should include a description of related job duties as well as dates of employment (mm/yy). Margins cannot be smaller than .5 all around and the font no smaller than 11-point. 2. Other supporting documents: - Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable. - College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education, or other documentation to prove possession of the basic requirements for this position.

How to apply

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 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.

Additional information

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.

About employer

The United States federal government offers civilian positions across its agencies and offices.

Full-time
Date posted
Oct 22, 2026
Washington, District of Columbia

How to apply

Source: USAJOBS · Bespree is not the employer.

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Job description

Summary

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.

Duties

This position is located within the Training Services Bureau, Assistant Chief of Police for Standards and Training Operations, United States Capitol Police and is primarily located at the Cheltenham Facility. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Instructs training that comprises a diverse range of basic, advanced, and specialized law enforcement courses. Training courses include continual recruit officer basic training, in-service (basic and advanced) training, simulator training, multiple specialty units training, and future training as required. Instructs and ensures the training is delivered following the Department’s regulations, directives, and policies. Researches new and future training courses related to future advancements in law enforcement technologies, equipment, or the implementation of new processes or procedures that impact the law enforcement community. Prepares course development that includes scenarios that challenge, enhance, and improve trainee skills and responses to real-life situations to teach critical concepts. Provides performance assessments to aid officers in perfecting basic and advanced law enforcement techniques. Advises and supports management with planning, developing, presenting, and evaluating existing and future training courses. Performs administrative support, which includes class scheduling and coordination, record keeping, property management, registration, and notification and eligibility determination. Utilizes an automated registration system to develop and administer training registration activities and analyzes the registration process.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. For the CP-9 level you must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CP-8/GS-10 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as experience which includes: 1) Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and practices of law enforcement training methods and materials. 2) Knowledge of adult learning methodology related to law enforcement training, program development, and evaluation. 3) Skill in developing law enforcement training curriculum and instruction, developing lesson plans, and course content. 4) Skill in operating computers and utilizing various software packages and the internet to instruct and demonstrate specific law enforcement training. OR Education Substitution Candidate may possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 (three) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. If you are qualifying based on educational attainment, you must provide documentation to support your claim. 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/)

Requirements

You must be a U.S. citizen. Must successfully complete a full background investigation. Must complete a one-year probationary period. Must complete the Law Enforcement Training Program or its equivalent.

Education

Education may be substituted for the required specialized experience as stated in the qualification requirements for this position. Applicants who qualify based on education must submit a copy of their academic transcripts or other acceptable documentation demonstrating that they meet the applicable educational requirements. Unofficial transcripts may be accepted for qualification purposes.

Locations

Washington, District of Columbia

Evaluation

Evaluation Factors: Please address all Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) within the narrative responses so that your experience can be evaluated properly. 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.

Required documents

The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement: 1. Your resume: Page limit is two (2) pages and should include a description of related job duties as well as dates of employment (mm/yy). Margins cannot be smaller than .5 all around and the font no smaller than 11-point. 2. Other supporting documents: - Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable. - College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education, or other documentation to prove possession of the basic requirements for this position.

How to apply

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 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.

Additional information

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.

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

About employer

The United States federal government offers civilian positions across its agencies and offices.