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$90,853 – $147,928
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 Protective Services Bureau as Special Agents, performing either dignitary protection for Congressional leaders or criminal investigations involving federal law. This role is for lateral transfers from other federal law enforcement agencies who have completed advanced training and want to work in a specialized protective and investigative capacity.
Our summary, not U.S. Capitol Police’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Completed FLETC Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) or equivalent from FBI, DEA, or U.S. Postal Inspection Service
- Currently employed in law enforcement outside USCP
- 9 months of law enforcement experience post-training at time of application
- 52 weeks of law enforcement experience at time of appointment
- United States citizen
- Valid REAL ID driver's license with no suspensions or revocations in past year
- Age 21 at appointment (lateral transfers may exceed age 39 if meeting Federal law enforcement retirement service requirements)
- High school diploma or GED
- Pass comprehensive criminal background check covering past 10 years
- Pass credit check (not in default on federal student loans)
- Pass full field background investigation
- Pass psychological, medical, and polygraph examinations
- Pass FBI fingerprint check
- Male applicants must be registered with Selective Service
- In full and unrestricted duty status at time of application and appointment
- Successfully complete all required training and probationary period