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Capitol Police ramp up hiring to bolster lawmaker protection - Roll Call
The Capitol Police launched a recruiting campaign Tuesday for divisions that investigate threats against members of Congress.
Capitol Police ramp up hiring to bolster lawmaker protection
A recruitment video, set to dramatic music, casts the department as the 'legislative version' of the Secret Service
The department, which previously only did internal hires for its Investigations Division and Dignitary Protection Division is opening the applicant pool to outside applicants.
Entry-level hires: agent or investigator with a starting salary of more than $81,000 and more than $85,000 after one year of required training.
Lateral hires from other federal law enforcement agencies or the military: $81,000 to $132,000, based on their relevant experience.
They also plan to hire retired federal law enforcement officers or military as drivers for members of Congress, protection for the lawmakers’ homes and to process reports of threats against members. Starting salary for those positions is more than $132,000.
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