Police Officer (Lateral Transfer)

Join our federal law enforcement team. We are seeking highly qualified and experienced officers to maintain safety and security.

• *Key Requirements:**
• **Citizenship:** Must be a United States Citizen.
• **Education:** High School Diploma or GED certificate.
• **Driver's License:** Possess a valid REAL ID U.S. driver's license, free from revocations or suspensions for the past year.
• **Law Enforcement Training:** Completion of FLETC UPTP, a FLETA accredited military/equivalent police program, or CBP training (USBPI or CBPOPT). Certificate required with application.
• **Law Enforcement Experience:**

* Minimum 9 months post-training experience at time of application. * Minimum 52 weeks experience at time of appointment. * Must be currently employed in law enforcement outside USCP in a full and unrestricted duty status.

• **Age:** Must be at least 21 at appointment, generally not older than 39 (or 40 if born that month). Specific exceptions apply for lateral transfers with prior federal law enforcement service.
• **Selective Service:** Male applicants must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• *Hiring & Assessment Process:**

Candidates must successfully complete a multi-phase evaluation, with travel to Washington, D.C. for some assessments at the applicant's expense.

• **Online Psychological Examination:** A 4-6 hour assessment including psychological tests and a clinical interview. Requires a desktop/laptop, camera, and microphone.
• **Medical Examination:** Determines physical fitness for duty. Requires fasting prior to the exam.
• **Polygraph Examination:** Confirms information provided during the selection process.
• **Comprehensive Background Investigation:** A full field investigation covering employment, residency, personal references, in-depth criminal and credit history, and academic records.

* **Criminal History Check:** 10-year review; applicants with misdemeanor domestic violence convictions are ineligible to possess firearms. * **Credit Check:** Must not be in default or delinquent on federal student loans. * **Fingerprint Check:** Submitted to the FBI for criminal history records. * **Note:** Deliberate misstatements or omissions will result in disqualification.

• *Post-Hiring Requirements:**
• Successfully complete all required training.
• Successfully complete a probationary period.