The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds 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.
This position is located within the Prisoner Processing Section (PPS), Special Operations Division (SOD), Operational Services Bureau (OSB). PPS is responsible for processing all prisoners brought into the USCP Prisoner Processing Area and receiving and storing lost and found property from departmental entities.
As an SOD Prisoner Processor, your duties include, but are not limited to: Conducting and recording daily checks of the prisoner processing facility to ensure that all safety measures and equipment are in place regarding prisoner intakes, processing, and outtakes. Transporting prisoners to the prisoner processing facilities and searching prisoners. Processing prisoners brought into the Prisoner Processing facility and ensuring paperwork is complete timely.
Receiving, recording, and maintaining records of prisoner property, as well as securing items for safekeeping until released to the prisoner or PAMD. Receiving and recording found property brought to the PPS from departmental entities and securely stores the items until items are released. Assisting with impaired driving arrests and serving as the operator of impairment detection devices.
Testifying in court regarding alcohol arrests and/or contraband cases that come through PPS. Live scanning prisoners before they are cited, released, or presented to the Central Cell Block (CCB) and obtain all necessary paperwork. Providing support for Mass Arrest situations. Maintaining all paperwork and monetary records related to the issuance of the PD-61D, bond, and collateral processes.
Overseeing the safety and well-being of all prisoners during all phases of prisoner processing (intakes, processing, and outtakes). Note: Multiple vacancies exist. The number of SOD Prisoner Processer positions will be determined by the needs of the Department. The selection list will be active for a period of one (1) year from the date of approval of the selection memorandum unless an applicant withdraws in writing his/her application.
There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.
This position is with U.S. Capitol Police, Legislative Branch.
The posted pay range is $90853 – $147928/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-04.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-22 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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