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$86,530 – $140,886
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 3, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
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. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
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