Selecting the Nation's Finest.

Thank you for your interest in the United States Capitol Police!

In order to apply you will need to do the following:

• Review the minimum requirements for eligibility, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) and other relative information regarding the agency
• Once you have reviewed all the instructions below, Click on the link below and follow the instructions to begin the online AVUE Digital Services Application
• Once you have registered/logged on to the AVUE Digital Services online application, you must complete the following:

• View Departmental video & check box to acknowledge
• Self Assessment Information
• Basic Qualifications Questionnaire
• Applicant Profile & KSA's (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
• Acknowledge Tentative Offer Letter (TOL)
• Complete Background Questionnaire
• Complete, Notarize and Fax or Attach the Required Documents

• Upon completion of the above referenced items, you may register for the Police Officer Selection Test (POST) via the Assessment Scheduling tab on AVUE

Note: The POST exam consists of 65 multiple choice questions: covering basic math, reading, and grammar.  You must achieve a passing score of 70 or better on each section.  You will be allowed 1 hour and 25 minutes to complete the exam. 

• Plan to be present for the exam date you have chosen
• Please be sure to arrive on time for the test you selected

Test Dates:

Saturday, March 17, 2012      (Filled to capacity)

New test dates are posted monthly

(Please click below in order to register and apply)

• You may now fully complete your Background Investigation Questionnaire. There are two forms that must be completed and notarized and submitted to AVUE via fax/scan.
  (1) Authorization for Release of Information and (2) Medical Certification.
• The fax number for AVUE is (253-573-9869)

Should you have any questions while completing the AVUE online application, please contact the AVUE help desk directly at 1-800-407-0147.

• Once you have successfully passed the exam, your online AVUE application will be reviewed and a determination will be made as to whether you will be considered for a further processing. This will then lead to the scheduling of further evaluations (i.e., Polygraph, Medical Exam, Psych Evaluation)
• PLEASE BE ADVISED:  Your fully completed application package must include: (Application Profile, Background Investigation Questionnaire, 2 Notarized Documents (referenced above) and Passing POST exam results.) NOTE: Please plan to bring any other applicable required documents with you at the time of your interview, if you are considered for further processing. (i.e., birth certificate, driver’s license, transcripts, etc.)

Our process generally takes 8-12 months to complete.  Best wishes in the process!
Click here to be directed to AVUE Digital Services to apply and register for an upcoming examination.