- Annual, parental, and sick leave
- Premium and overtime pay
- Federal retirement benefits
- Educational assistance
- Student loan repayment program
- Health and wellness benefits
- Commuter and child care subsidies
- Incentives and awards
- And more
Discover the Supreme Court Police
The Highest Court.
A Higher Calling.
If you're looking to begin your law enforcement career or take the next step at the federal level, it's time to discover the Supreme Court Police.
SCUSPD is now hiring qualified candidates to join our ranks, helping us ensure the constitutional mission of the Court.
A salary, bonus, and benefits befitting our mission.
Apply to join SCUSPD today and aspire to a career that's well compensated and well respected.
Annual Salary
Starting at
$83,362Entry-level Police Officer
Up to
$142,513Lateral Police Officer
(based on qualifications)
Recruitment Bonus
(3-year service agreement)
$50,000
No experience required
$60,000
With 2 years of Dignitary Protection experience
Federal benefits
Eligibility
Citizenship
Must be a U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization.
Age
Must be within six months of 21, but not yet 39 at the date of application, with some exceptions.
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Applicants are screened across a range of criteria, including education, physical and medical eligibility, and more.
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Performing our duties with honor.
Protect the Supreme Court Building and grounds as well as the Justices, employees, guests and visitors.
Maintain order at events and demonstrations within the Supreme Court Building and grounds.
Protect the Supreme Court Justices at all times, including during domestic and international travel.
Provide security, maintaining order and decorum in the Courtroom.
Specialty units
Dignitary Protection Unit
Protective Intelligence Unit
K-9 Unit
Background Investigations Unit
Nuclear, Biological, Chemical (NBC) Team
Recruitment Division
Police Operations Center - Dispatch
Physical Security Unit
Partner Agencies Liaison
Training Unit
Honor Guard
Instructor Positions
Residential Security Unit
Dignitary Protection Unit
Protective Intelligence Unit
K-9 Unit
Background Investigations Unit
Nuclear, Biological, Chemical (NBC) Team
Recruitment Division
Police Operations Center - Dispatch
Physical Security Unit
Partner Agencies Liaison
Training Unit
Honor Guard
Instructor Positions
Residential Security Unit
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SCUSPD Roles
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SCUSPD Benefits
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Inside SCUSPD
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The SCUSPD Difference
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Apply NowEligibility requirements
SCUSPD screens all applicants in a range of criteria, including education, citizenship, physical and medical eligibility, and more. For a full list of our qualifications and requirements visit here.
For questions regarding your application status, email JoinSCUSPD@supremecourt.gov.
About the process
Becoming a SCUSPD officer is a five-step process that takes about 6 months to complete. Applicants that successfully complete each phase of the hiring process automatically advance to the next phase.
After completing your application, you’ll take a virtual aptitude test and participate in an online interview. Your physical, medical, and background screening, as well as onboarding if you’re hired, takes place in-person in Washington, D.C.
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FAQs
If I have taken the Police Officer Selection Test (POST), with another law enforcement agency, do I need to take the exam again?
Yes, all agencies proctor and grade the exam differently. We require a 70% or higher on each of the 4 sections and each section is timed independently. The POST exam will only be waived for current federal police officers. All entry level candidates must be willing to take the POST exam.
Do you have a residency requirement for your officers?
No, our officers are not required to reside within the District of Columbia. As long as you are able to report to work on time and in all types of weather, you can reside anywhere you like. We have officers that commute in from Pennsylvania and West Virginia! Please keep in mind that we are considered essential personnel.
If I am over the age limit of 39, can I still apply for a Police Officer position with the Supreme Court?
Applicants must be at least within six months of turning 21 years of age, but not yet 39 years of age at the date of application, with some exceptions as noted below:
- Applicants over the age of 39 may still be considered if they can demonstrate sufficient prior coverage under the federal law enforcement retirement system special provision to allow them to achieve at least 20 years of total service before reaching age 60. See 5 U.S. Code 8425(d) for details on the special provision.
If I am a veteran over the age of 39, can the age requirement be waived?
Active duty military time can be applied to our retirement system for the purposes of calculating your annuity, however it cannot be counted toward the years of service necessary to meet the retirement eligibility requirements. Please note that OPM age waivers do not apply to excepted service Judicial Branch appointments.
When in the interest of the Court, the Marshal of the Supreme Court of the United States may exceptionally consider increasing the mandatory retirement age up to age 60 for well-qualified applicants. This would allow applicants to be hired as long as they can begin employment before reaching 40 years of age. If you are approaching or exceed the age of 39, but no older than 40 years of age, we will evaluate your application under this provision.
Applicants over the age of 40 may still be considered if they can demonstrate sufficient prior coverage under the federal law enforcement retirement system to allow them to achieve at least 20 years of total service before age 57 (with possible extension up to age 60).
If I am a current local or state law enforcement officer, will I be required to attend the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)?
Yes, all Supreme Court Police Officers are required to graduate from the 13-week Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP), taught at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia.
If I am qualifying based on my education alone, can I apply prior to graduation?
Yes, if you are using an Associate’s degree to qualify for the Police Officer position, then you can apply up to 6 months prior to graduation.
I recently submitted an application, but have yet to hear anything regarding my application. What is my application status?
Applications received are reviewed by the Supreme Court’s Human Resources Office. Applications are reviewed in the order that they are received, once the USAJOBS vacancy closes.
How long does the hiring process typically take?
The hiring process varies based on each individual applicant’s background, as well as the current needs of the department.
If I have a color vision deficiency, would I be eligible for a police officer position with the Supreme Court?
All applicants must successfully pass a medical examination, which includes passing the Ishihara’s Test for Color Deficiency.
What is your vision requirement?
For distance, corrected 20/20 or better binocularly with at least 20/40 in each eye. Uncorrected distant visual acuity should be 20/100 or better binocularly.
What is your policy on illegal drug use, including marijuana?
We ask that all police applicants not deliberately misrepresent their history of drug activity. If deliberate misrepresentation is found, the applicant will be deemed ineligible for employment as a Police Officer with the Supreme Court.
What are your physical requirements for the hiring process, as well as at the police academy?
The Physical Abilities Test (PAT) is conducted on the first day of a three-day hiring stage. It will be scheduled in coordination with the Medical and Psychological Exams.
The four events for the Physical Abilities Test (PAT) will be:
- A Slalom Run between two (2) sets of cones, placed 75 feet apart for an overall distance of 375 feet;
- Descending and ascending one (1) flight of steps, completing five (5) down and up series;
- Dragging a 165 lbs. Rescue Dummy a distance of 40 feet;
- Fifteen (15) single-handed trigger pulls with each hand, while the arm is extended. The timer will stop once the 30th trigger pull is completed.
The maximum allowable time (regardless of age or gender) is three minutes and forty-five seconds (3:45).
The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) conducts a Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB) fitness test, which consists of five different components. These include Body Composition, Illinois Agility Run, Sit and Reach, Bench Press and 1.5 Mile Run. Additional information can be found at https://www.fletc.gov/physical-efficiency-battery-peb