Attacchment 7 Employement Suitability Standards.pdf

UNITED STATES CAPITOL POLICE

EMPLOYMENT SUITABILITY STANDARDS

POLICE OFFICER

I.A.1. Age: Applicant must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of appointment, but not have reached their thirty-seventh (37) birthday at the date of appointment. An applicant with previous federal law enforcement experience who is over thirty-seven (37) may qualify if the applicant has enough prior service that, when combined with new hire service, would account for twenty (20) years of total creditable work service by the last day of the month in which the applicant becomes fifty-seven

(57) years of age. The maximum age requirement may be waived by the Chief of Police with prior, qualifying federal law enforcement experience, in order to meet the requirements of the Capitol Police Retirement Act.

I.A.2 Citizenship: Applicant must be a citizen of the United States of America.

I.A.3 Motor Vehicle License: Applicant must possess and provide a valid United States, state-issued driver's license (no provisional, temporary, conditional permit or license will be acceptable), and show evidence of at least one (1) year of responsible driving experience. Evidence of responsible driving experience includes limited moving violations, speeding or parking tickets, license/insurance suspension, at-fault accidents, or other related activities.

I.A.4 Education: Applicant must possess a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).

I.A.5 Completing and Passing Required Examinations: Applicant must complete and pass the following examinations:

• The Police Officer Selection Test (POST) - Applicant must receive a passing grade.

• Medical Examination - Failure to submit to a medical examination and receive a favorable result may disqualify an applicant for further consideration.

• Psychological Examination - Failure to submit to a psychological examination and receive a favorable result may disqualify an applicant for further consideration.

• Polygraph Examination - Failure to submit to a polygraph examination and receive a favorable result may disqualify an applicant for further consideration.

• Personal History/Background Investigation - Must successfully undergo a full background investigation conducted by or authorized by the USCP.

• Physical Readiness Test (PRT) - Due to the strenuous nature of USCP Officer duties and training, fitness tests have been developed and wiU be used to screen a qualified applicant for entry-level Police Officer positions. Applicants shall complete and pass all required fitness tests.

I.A.6 Military and Selective Service:- If Applicable:

• Applicant must be registered with the Selective Service System unless exempt from the Selective Service System registration because of gender, age or military status.

• Applicant must not have any characterization of military service other than "Honorable," with the exception of non-characterized, entry-level separations.

I.A.7 Financial History: Applicant must demonstrate a responsible financial history in the five (5) years preceding their application for employment to ensure that they are:

• Currently not in default of a student loan or other loans.

• Currently not delinquent in filing or in default of State or Federal taxes.

• Compliant with all court-ordered judgments such as alimony, child support or other legal obligations.

• Currently paying, or made arrangements to pay, all financial obligations at time of appointment.

The USCP will consider on a case-by-case basis whether bankruptcies renders an applicant unsuitable for employment with the USCP.

I.A.8 Employment History: Applicant employment history will be evaluated to consider:

• Employment-related misconduct involving dishonesty, consistent attendance problems, leave usage/abuse, harassment or violent behavior, poor performance, and disciplinary actions or other circumstances that reveal problematic employment history.

I.A.9 Social and Emotional Intelligence: Applicant must demonstrate through approved job testing protocols, including the background investigation, social and emotional intelligence suitability dimensions to include the following abilities;

• Physical and Emotional Composure - Stay calm, poised, and effective in stressful or difficult situations; think on one's feet, adjust quickly to changing situations; maintain self-control.

• Cultural Adaptability - Work and communicate effectively and harmoniously with persons of other cultures, value systems, political beliefs, and economic circumstances; recognize and respect differences in new and different cultural environments.

• Experience and Motivation - Demonstrate knowledge, skills or other attributes gained from previous experience (i.e. military, other employment, or school) of relevance to the USCP;

articulate appropriate motivation for joining the USCP.

• Information Integration ·and Analysis - Absorb and retain complex information drawn from a variety of sources; draw reasoned conclusions from analysis and synthesis of available information; evaluate the importance, reliability, and usefulness of information; retain details of a meeting or event without the benefit of notes.

• Initiative and Leadership - Recognize and assume responsibility for assigned work; persist in the completion of a task; influence significantly a group's activity, direction, or opinion; motivate others to participate in group activities and strengthen teamwork.

• Judgment- Discern what is appropriate, practical, and realistic in a given situation; weigh relative merits of competing demands; use sound judgement and actions to resolve personal and professional conflicts.

• Objectivity and Integrity - Be fair and honest; avoid deceit, favoritism, and discrimination;

present issues frankly and fully, without injecting subjective bias; work without letting personal bias prejudice actions.

• Oral Communication Skills - Speak English fluently in a concise, grammatically correct, organized, precise, and persuasive manner; convey messages directly; tailor communications to fit the audience and purpose.

• Planning and Organizing - Prioritize and order tasks effectively to achieve objectives and maximize limited resources.

• Work with Others - Interact in a constructive, cooperative, and harmonious manner; be a team player; establish positive relationships and gain the confidence of others; display congenial attitude.

• Written Communication - Draft concise, well-organized, grammatically correct, and effective work product within specified time frames.

• Quantitative Analysis - Identify, compile, analyze, and draw appropriate conclusions from pertinent data; recognize patterns or trends in numerical data; perform simple mathematical operations.

I.A.10 Criminal Conduct: Criminal Conduct refers to reported or unreported activity that shows disregard for human life or property, as well as a disregard for the rule of law. An applicant automatically will be deemed unsuitable for employment with the USCP if any of the following has occurred:

• Felony convictions/commissions.

• Arrest on pending charges.

• Criminal indictment.

• Matters involving moral turpitude or dishonesty (e.g., including, but not limited to, extortion, embezzlement, perjury, or forgery).

• Domestic violence convictions/commissions.

• Illegal use of firearms or explosives.

• Sexual misconduct.

• One or more DUI/DWI conviction within the past ten (10) years of applying.

• Any other criminal conviction/commission.

The USCP will consider on a case-by-case basis whether the following conduct renders an applicant unsuitable for employment:

The commission of a criminal misdemeanor or equivalent civil or administrative offenses, including but not limited to:

• Minor misdemeanor theft.

• Disorderly conduct, trespass, or a similar offense.

• Any court-ordered diversion program, suspended judgment (such as stet docket or probation before judgment disposition).

• Debarment and/or the revocation of professional licensure by a state or federal government agency.

I.A.11 Drug Use: This refers to the use of Schedule I drugs listed in Appendix A as prohibited under federal law. Additionally, the use of any psychotropic drugs outlined by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) drug Schedules, as welI as abuse of prescription or other drugs sold for medical use, will be considered. An applicant automatically will be deemed unsuitable for employment with the USCP if any of the following has occurred:

• More than experimental use of any illegal drug other than marijuana, including, but not limited to, synthetic drugs, such as ecstasy, LSD, or methamphetamines. Experimental use of any illegal drug is defined as no more than two (2) times within the past ten (I 0) years.

• The possession, use or purchase of marijuana/cannabis within one (1) year preceding the date of the application of employment.

• Injecting, inhaling, or ingesting any substance, other than marijuana, for the purpose of obtaining a "high" within one (1) year preceding the date of the application of employment.

• Any use of anabolic steroids other than those that have been prescribed by a certified medical professional within the past one (1) year.

• The sale, manufacture, distribution, trafficking, production, transfer, shipping, or receiving of any controlled dangerous substances for individual profit or profit of another individual within the past ten (10) years.

• Use of an illegal drug, even once, while in a law enforcement or prosecutorial position, or in a position which carries with it a high level of responsibility or public trust within the past ten (10) years.

I.A.12 Alcohol Abuse: An applicant automatically will be deemed unsuitable for employment with the USCP if the applicant has engaged in the following types of alcohol abuse, without evidence of substantial rehabilitation: alcohol abuse of a nature and duration that suggests that the applicant would be prevented from performing the duties of the position in question or would constitute a direct threat to the safety or property of the applicant or others, or alcohol abuse that would indicate the likelihood for the absence from work or the inability to perform duties.

I.A.13 Personal Associations: An applicant automatically will be deemed unsuitable for employment with the USCP if the applicant is or was a member or is affiliated with any subversive or criminal group, organization, alliance, or fraternity whose intention is to overthrow the United States Government, commit espionage, sabotage, or terrorism, or that routinely engage in criminal conduct. Additionally, an applicant may not have regular or continuous associations or dealings with persons whom they know, or reasonably should know, are under criminal investigation or indictment, or persons who have a reputation in the community for involvement in felonious or criminal behavior.

I.A.14 False Information: An applicant automatically will be deemed unsuitable for employment with the USCP if the applicant deliberately omits, conceals, or falsifies any relevant or material facts either verbally or in writing during any phase of the application process. Inconsistent or previously undisclosed information revealed during the Personal History Background and Polygraph Pre-Interview will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine if the information was deliberately omitted or concealed during the application process.