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Police Officer

United States Capitol Police
Newark, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026

***THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN WASHINGTON, D.C.***


Did you know the United States Capitol Police is immediately hiring for our many police officer vacancies? Today, the department is made up of more than 2,000 police officers providing armed security and protection for the Congress, the public, and the U.S. Capitol. We embrace and celebrate a diverse workforce, because inclusion makes us all stronger!


SALARY - We have the highest starting salary in the DMV area for law enforcement at $86,530 a year, a lateral program that offers $10,000 retention bonus, student loan repayment program of $80,000 and much more.


BENEFITS - We offer health insurance, dental insurance, vision care, life and long-term care insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, flexible spending accounts, transit subsidy benefits, fitness centers, personal trainers, nutritionists, an employee assistance program and much more!


SPECIALTY UNITS

  • Dignitary Protection Division - Provide armed security and protection for Members of Congress
  • Containment and Emergency Response Team (CERT/SWAT)
  • K-9 Unit
  • Bomb Technician
  • Bicycle Response Team
  • Special Operations
  • Crime Scene Search
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Intelligence and Interagency Coordination
  • Threat Assessment Section
  • Command Center
  • Communications
  • Mobile Patrol


QUALIFICATIONS - Candidates must meet the following requirements to be minimally qualified for this position:

  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Must be between 21-39 years of age.
  • Must have a High School diploma or a GED certificate.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver's license.
  • Must show evidence of responsible driving in the past one (1) year.
  • Male applicants must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Must successfully complete a full field background investigation.
  • Travel for hiring assessments and training is at applicant's expense.
  • Psychological, medical assessment, polygraph, fitness, criminal, credit, and tax check required.
  • Must successfully complete all required training.


Come join our team and Be One Of Us!


To learn more, visit: www.uscp.gov/careers


APPLY HERE!


https://uscp.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/730?c=uscp&source=LINK

Salary : $86,530

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