Job Description
Summary This is a full-time position with the Police Department of the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.Entry-Level hires that sign a three-year service agreement will receive incentive payments of $50,000 in total.Recruitment incentive details for are set forth in the duties section of this announcement.Attend a monthly virtual recruitment event to find out more:https://www.joinscuspd.us/vre This job is open to The public U.S.Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.Duties Recruitment Incentive Details for Entry-Level Hires All eligible new hires that sign a three-year service agreement will receive incentive payments totaling $50,000 at the following rate:$20,000 upon completion of training $15,000 one year after completing training $15,000 two years after completing training The repayment amount for officers that separate from Court employment prior to completing their service requirement will be the full amount of the incentives covering the period of the most recent installment payment.Duties of the Position 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 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; Provide residential security for the protectees of the Supreme Court of the United States; Prepare numerous reports to include incident, found property, accident, and arrest reports, as well as testify in court.Specialty Units are available to officers depending on time-in-service, completion of training, and experience.The Supreme Court Police offers both part-time and full-time specialized units.These units include:Dignitary Protection Unit Residential Security 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) Training Unit Honor Guard Various instructor positions, to include:Firearms, Driving, Defensive Tactics, CPR/First Aid Requirements Conditions of employment Status as a U.S.Citizen, National, or one who owes allegiance to the United States 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 Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications) Applicants must be licensed to drive for at least one year at the time of application, and have an excellent driving record.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.Officers are prohibited from having visible body markings (including, but not limited to:tattoos, body art, facial piercings, gauges, and brandings) on the head or neck (above the collar), hands, and fingers (any area from wrist bone to fingertips).Hair of female officers shall not exceed more than four (4) inches (to include being restrained by hair restraints) below the top of the collar.Hair color shall consist of only natural hair colors.Hair of male officers shall not extend more than half an inch below the top of the collar.Hair color shall consist of only natural hair colors.Well-trimmed, neat mustaches and beards are permitted.The length and bulk of the mustache or beard shall not exceed more than a quarter of an inch.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 using a body composition analyzer at the time of the medical exam.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 Is