Also called: Capitol Police Officer
Protects Congress, its members, and the Capitol complex in Washington, D.C.
Capitol Police officers screen visitors, patrol the halls of Congress, protect members of Congress, and handle large protests. Starting pay is among the highest for police in the country.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. High school diploma; age 21-39; academy training.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Military. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Criminal Justice, Political Science.
Growing slowly. No separate BLS projection; hiring depends on federal budgets.
Low risk for 10 years. AI screening and cameras assist; protecting members and managing protests stay human.
Classes: Government / Civics, PE / fitness, Psychology, Spanish.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-3051.
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