Sergeant Collateral Assignment (Crisis Negotiation Team)

Sergeant Collateral Assignment (Crisis Negotiation Team)

Department: Legislative Branch

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $100150 - $166769 Per Year

Job 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.

Major Duties:

• This position is located in the Special Operations Division (SOD). Crisis Negotiators are responsible for responding to and resolving barricade situations, hostage situations, attempted suicides and other crisis situations. Intensive training is provided to obtain the critical skills and abilities to conduct these responsibilities. This position is a collateral duty assignment. The incumbent is responsible for assisting in coordinating negotiations and crisis interventions during critical incidents and identifying resources required for the safe resolution of the incident. Responds to the scene, assesses the totality of the situation, secures the area, gages the threat to hostages or bystanders, and requests additional units as appropriate. Defuses potentially life threatening situations through the use of proven verbal crisis management techniques. Responsible for keeping notes, and ensuring that the primary negotiator sees and hears everything in the proper perspective. Responsible for assisting in coordinating negotiations and crisis interventions during critical incidents. Performs overall duties related to the mission of the USCP and crisis negotiations. Participates on a continuous in-service training and all other activities designated by the Crisis Negotiation Commander. Multiple vacancies exist. The number 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 in writing his/her application to the Office of Human Resources (OHR). This position is a collateral duty.

Qualifications: 1. Must be a USCP sworn employee below the rank of Lieutenant; have successfully completed your probationary period by the closing date of this announcement; and have attained the rank of Sergeant by the closing date of this announcement. 2. Must not be in restricted leave status as of the closing date of this announcement. 3. Must be in full and unrestricted duty status as of the selection date unless otherwise authorized by law (e.g., performance of duty injury, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), or Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)). 4. Must be currently assigned to USB, SOD, K-9, or PSB-ID All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

How to Apply: Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: https://uscp.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=uscp&source=USA 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, 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 7:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.

Application Deadline: 2026-04-05