Selecting the Nation's Finest.

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by… Become a member of one of the strongest, most prestigious organizations in our country.

In order to ensure that the most qualified individuals are protecting our U.S. Capitol, our selection process is quite stringent. It includes a written exam, application review, interviews, background investigation, polygraph, medical exam and psychological evaluation. Our rigorous process allows us to locate and select the nation's finest.

The expected duration for completion of the selection process generally takes 3-6 months.

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Your minimum requirements are:

Age

Must have reached your 21st birthday but have not reached your 37th birthday at the time of appointment. In accordance with Public Law 100.238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions, therefore candidates must be referred for selection before reaching their 37th birthday unless they presently serve or have previously served in a Federal civilian law-enforcement-retirement-covered position. (Hence, the maximum age may be waived with prior qualifying Federal Law Enforcement Employment).

Education

Must be a High School graduate or possess a GED certificate.

Citizenship

Must be a United States citizen.

Driver’s License

Must possess a valid United States driver’s license.

Health

Must be in excellent physical heath. Weight must be proportionate to height. Vision must be no greater than 20/100 uncorrected, correctable to 20/20 in each eye.

Background

Must have no record of felony convictions and must not be involved in pending criminal litigation. Prior military service must have been separated under honorable conditions.

Character

Must be a mature, responsible individual with a high degree of tact dedicated to a police career. The ability to work with minimum supervision, and interest in assisting all Members, employees, and visitors of the Congressional community is also of vital importance.

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