Overview
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Are you ready to defend democracy, to be front and center as history is made, and to be part of something great? As a member of the United States Capitol Police, you will be part of an elite law enforcement agency that offers you a role in protecting the heart of America, every day.
BENEFITS
- The USCP Officer salary starts at $81,552 with a maximum annual rate of more than $200,000
- The Student Loan Repayment Program has up to $10,000 available for qualified employees per year
- Our Officers are provided Department-issued uniforms and equipment
- Law enforcement employees are eligible for retirement at 50 years of age with 20 years of service or at any age with 25 or more years of service
- 104 hours of sick leave a year
- 13 days of annual leave, which increases to 26 days off a year after 15 years of service
- The Department's dedicated team of wellness experts provide health and wellness services for employees 24/7
- Employee Assistance and Peer Support Programs offer confidential resources to support individual needs
- Training for new recruits begins immediately and lasts approximately 30 weeks
- In-service and Specialty Training is continuous and ongoing throughout an employee's career
Listen to our Officers describe the different USCP career opportunities on our YouTube Channel.
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