# Police Officer (Lateral Transfer)

Hiring organization: [U.S. Capitol Police](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/u-s-capitol-police)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/2e894798-253d-4b89-b626-6c1a8502ae87

Listed on U.S. Capitol Police's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Entry
- Location: Washington, DC
- Salary: 86530 – 140886 USD per year

## Summary

The U.S. Capitol Police seeks experienced law enforcement officers to join its ranks protecting Congress, its members, and the Capitol complex from crime and terrorism. This lateral-entry role suits officers with at least nine months of post-academy law enforcement experience who are ready to transition to federal service and eventually specialize in areas like dignitary protection, canine work, or threat assessment.

_Our summary, not U.S. Capitol Police's wording._

## Required

- Currently employed as law enforcement outside USCP
- Nine months of law enforcement experience post-training at application
- 52 weeks of law enforcement experience at appointment
- Completed FLETC UPTP, FLETA-accredited military/equivalent training, or CBP training (USBPI or CBPOPT)
- Valid REAL ID U.S. driver's license with clean driving record in past year
- U.S. citizenship
- At least 21 years old at appointment (age limits apply; lateral transfers may exceed 39 if eligible under federal law enforcement retirement rules)
- High school diploma or GED
- Pass psychological examination
- Pass medical examination
- Pass polygraph examination
- Pass full background investigation including criminal history, credit check, employment verification
- Pass FBI fingerprint check
- Male applicants must be registered with Selective Service
- Full and unrestricted duty status at application and appointment
- Successfully complete all required training
- Successfully complete probationary period

Apply on U.S. Capitol Police's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/891066700