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The United States Capitol Police (USCP) is responsible for protecting Congress, its legislative processes, members, staff, visitors and facilities from crime, disruption, and terrorism.

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) provides a full array of human resources and human capital management services to USCP for both sworn and civilian employees. These services include both operational and programmatic functions in areas such as staffing and position classification, employee/labor relations, benefits and retirement, compensation, personnel action and payroll processing, human capital strategy, and policy program development and human capital strategic functions such as workforce planning, organizational development, performance management.

The Office of Acquisition Management (OAM) develops and manages the acquisition process for the USCP. The includes the development of strategies to procure goods and services, coordinating with appropriate government offices and commercial contractors, and managing the USCP Purchase Card Program and the USCP Fleet Card Program

The Office of Background Investigations and Credentialing (OBIC) is responsible for conducting sworn and civilian background investigations on potential employees, recruitment and outreach, building access card issuance, active and retired credentials, and supporting USCP stakeholders by conducting criminal record checks on employees and members of the Congressional community.

Position Objective: The HR Specialist I – Staffing provides technical support for federal staffing activities within the United States Capitol Police (USCP) Office of Human Resources. This role is responsible for assisting with the full range of staffing and recruitment functions, ensuring compliance with federal merit promotion rules, and supporting the timely and accurate processing of personnel actions. The incumbent will demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Assist with federal staffing activities, including job analysis, recruitment, assessment, and issuance of selection certificates.

+ Apply knowledge of federal OPM staffing and merit promotion rules and regulations to support compliance and best practices.

+ Process and review personnel actions and related documentation in accordance with federal regulations and agency policies.

+ Support the use of USA Staffing system for staffing actions (hands-on experience strongly preferred; training available if needed).

+ Maintain accurate records and documentation for all staffing actions.

+ Collaborate with hiring managers and HR team members to support recruitment and onboarding efforts.

+ Manage multiple priorities effectively and demonstrate strong organizational skills.

+ Deliver excellent customer service and clear, detailed written communications.

+ Demonstrate flexibility and a proactive approach to the delivery of work.

Basic Qualifications:

+ HS Diploma or equivalent.

+ Minimum of two (2) years of active technical federal experience in staffing.

+ Minimum of two (2) years of experience in the human resources field, which may include HR Administrative or HR Staffing Assistant roles.

+ Knowledge of federal OPM staffing and merit promotion rules and regulations.

+ Experience using USAStaffing system is strongly preferred (will train if needed, but hands-on experience is highly desirable).

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field preferred.

+ Experience supporting law enforcement or security organizations.

+ Prior experience as an HR Specialist or HR Assistant in a federal agency.

+ Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

+ Excellent writing skills with specific attention to detail.

+ Excellent customer service skills.

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

**Requisition ID:** 7399