Police Officer (OBIC Intake Officer)

This position is located within the Office of Background Investigations and Credentialing (OBIC) Badging and Credentialing Division (BCD). OBIC is responsible for conducting background investigations on potential employees and fingerprinting USCP applicants as well as employees and members of the Congressional community.

Duties will include: Conducts criminal background investigations through eAgent and Livescan. Uses commonly accepted investigative methods and techniques to identify, collect, and evaluate evidence. Reviews and analyzes information to determine if a crime has been committed. Interprets criminal results received through a background investigation.

Identifies potential criminal activity. Drafts written reports. Uses traditional investigative techniques to inspect and identify suspicious and questionable government documents.

Confirms extraditable warrants with agencies across the country and assists civilian Investigators and other law enforcement agencies in locating and arresting suspected criminals. Reviews, evaluates, and adjudicates criminal background investigations and other records to determine whether to grant, deny, or revoke access to Capitol Hill.

Adheres to the hiring process for sworn employees, civilian employees and contract staff to ensure new hires are suitable for employment. Performs other relevant duties in support of or associated with the investigative or credentialing process. NOTE: Two (2) selections may be made from this vacancy announcement, with varying selection dates.

This position is designated as a one-year assignment and may be extended up to one (1) additional year to a total of two (2) years. An extension of the initial period will be determined by performance in the position and the needs of the Department.

The selection list will be active for a period of one (1) year from the date of approval of the selection memorandum unless an applicant withdraws in writing his/her application.

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 1. Must not be in restricted leave status as of the closing date of this announcement. 2.

Must be in full and unrestricted duty status as of the selection date unless otherwise authorized by law (e.g., performance of duty injury, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), or Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)). 3. Must not have disciplinary actions for the last 3 years.

All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.