Overview

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.

The USCP Officer salary starts at nearly $83,362 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 37 weeks
In-service and Specialty Training is continuous and ongoing throughout an employee's career