5-707: The Supreme Court of the United States Police is a federal security police agency that derives its authority from 40 U.S.C. § 6121 . The Supreme Court Police enforces federal and District of Columbia laws and regulations, as well as enforces regulations governing the Supreme Court Building and grounds prescribed by the marshal and approved by the Chief Justice of the United States . The department's mission
10-624: Is to ensure the integrity of the constitutional mission of the Supreme Court of the United States by protecting the Supreme Court, the justices, employees, guests, and visitors. Established in 1935, the Supreme Court security force was tasked to provide protection for the new Supreme Court building. The Court had previously resided in the United States Capitol , and the original force of 33 officers were selected from
15-875: The 13-week Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, Georgia . Designated members of specialized units attend the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) at FLETC. Working for the Supreme Court Police offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health insurance benefits, premium pay, and eligibility for retirement with 20 years of service at age 50, or 25 years’ service at any age. Requirements and qualifications for
20-470: The position are listed on the Supreme Court Police's website (www.scuspd.gov) and on USAjobs.gov. Applications are accepted via USAjobs. In 2024, the starting salary for a newly hired member of the Supreme Court Police was $ 81,552 a year. The Supreme Court Police also accept lateral hires from local, State and Federal agencies. The starting salary for a lateral hire is $ 81,552–$ 139,419. Security police Too Many Requests If you report this error to
25-567: The ranks of the United States Capitol Police . As of 2024, the Supreme Court Police has an authorized force of 189 officers. The Supreme Court Police are responsible for providing a full range of police services, including: Special Units are available to officers depending on time-in-service, completion of training, and experience. The Supreme Court Police offers both part-time and full-time specialized units. These units include: New Supreme Court Police officers attend
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