Open House and Recruiting Event - The United States Capitol Police

Open House and Recruiting Event - The United States Capitol Police Date: Thursday, June 22, 2017 Time:  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: Dirksen Senate Office Building, C Street N.E., Washington D.C., 20002 No RSVP required Attendees will learn how to apply, hear about the hiring standards, and have the opportunity to take the initial Police Officer Selection Test (POST) test, if interested. To attend: take the metro to Union Station and walk across the street to the Dirksen Senate Office Building.  Additional Information: The United States Capitol Police is seeking professional individuals for sworn and civilian positions who display the utmost level of integrity, honesty, maturity, and commitment to serve the public. The USCP offers extensive professional development and training and competitive salaries. The United States Capitol Police (USCP) is a CALEA nationally-accredited, federal law enforcement agency. The USCP safeguards the Congress, its legislative process, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and facilities 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. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to law enforcement operations and effectiveness. From the global nature of threats to strengthening community relations, there is a heightened need for our employees to respond to emergencies with professionalism, pride, and effectiveness. Through diversity management, the United States Capitol Police (USCP) leverages the unique skills, talents, and expertise that we bring to the USCP through our different backgrounds, experiences, demographics, and perspectives. By embracing these differences, the USCP is keenly positioned to recruit, retain, and promote the best and the brightest. Read more: https://www.uscp.gov/becoming-uscp-police-officer