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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. Responsibilities The position is located in the Protective Services Bureau (PSB), Office of the Assistant Chief of Police for Protective and Intelligence Operations, United States Capitol Police (USCP). The PSB provides safety and security to the Capitol, Members of Congress, Officers of Congress, and their immediate family. The PSB investigates, collects, and analyzes information to produce intelligence, assess threats, enforce the law, identify risks, and develop and employ risk mitigation and enforcement strategies. As Administrative Officer, the incumbent performs a range of administrative and professional services to support operational activities for varied organizational units within the PSB. This work includes planning and coordinating services for human resources, procurement, property, budget, records management, timekeeping services, and other administrative tasks as assigned. As Administrative Officer for the PSB, contacts and communicates with the Office of Human Resources (OHR) staff to address human resources related issues or resolve employee-related problems and concerns that require assistance and/or expertise from the OHR for assigned organizational units in the PSB. Serves as the liaison/focal point of contact to the OHR concerning personnel-related matters for staff personnel. Provides advice and assistance to immediate PSB staff and senior-level management concerning Federal and USCP human resource processes and procedures and the status of ongoing human resources actions. Reviews, analyzes, and interprets incoming human resources requests, and provides recommendation or suggests alternatives, responses, and/or appropriate action, including identifying the appropriate OHR staff member for PSB support. Serves as one of the primary timekeepers for assigned areas and staff. Maintains timesheets and accurately inputs and verifies time and attendance records within approved databases and software. Makes adjustments, as necessary, tracks overtime hours worked, and approves compensatory time earned. Resolves issues with vacation, holidays, personal, or sick days for employees. Ensures that timesheets are submitted accurately and timely to payroll. As the primary resource for time and attendance for the PSB, answers questions relating to recording time and attendance, overtime, and other general questions. Requests overtime codes for special events and projects through the Assistant Chief's Office. Reviews, recommends, and initiates changes in administrative policies for the PSB, and devises and provides office procedures and practices to be used by administrative personnel in subordinate offices. Prepares agenda for and conducts periodic training sessions for all administrative personnel supporting Divisions and organizational units assigned. Responds to inquiries and administrative problems brought to the Deputy Chief, Supervisors, and Agents by members of the staff and officials, Member's staff, House and/or Senate Sergeant at Arms staff, the public, and other Federal agencies. Applies administrative policies, maintains various systems, and handles other staff requirements. Receives all correspondence, provides appropriate response or refers and routes matters of concern to appropriate personnel, and follows up to ensure actions are completed in a timely manner. Screens correspondence prepared for clarity, completeness of reply, and grammatical and procedural correctness. Screens all publications, directives, and periodicals, and brings those of significance to supervisory attention. May be responsible for the receipt, control, logging, safekeeping, and necessary action on all classified materials in the PSB. Assists the PSB Financial Liaison Officer and financial staff with developing data and justifications for budget review and approval. Provides administrative support to processes such as budget formulation and execution. Provides guidance in the preparation of budget packages for submission and may assist as a liaison in responding to budget office questions. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen. Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Must complete a one-year probationary period. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. For the CP-8 level you must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CP-7/GS-9 level that is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as experience that includes: 1) reviewing and finalizing purchase statements; 2) drafting correspondence, recommendations, reports, and memoranda related to management and administrative programs and issues; 3) developing analytical competencies, identifying issues, and researching and performing preliminary analysis of basic information and data; and 4) developing and implementing internal procedural policies relating to financial management, personnel, and other administrative areas. 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/) Education There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade. 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.