Supreme Court Hiring Process:
Applicants that successfully complete each phase of the hiring process are automatically placed into the next phase. If you have a question regarding
your application status, please email JoinSCUSPD@supremecourt.gov.
Phase I – Application (Virtual – USAJobs.gov):
Applications must be submitted via USAJobs.gov and are reviewed to determine an applicant’s eligibility and qualifications. See for applicant
eligibility and qualifications.
Phase II – Police Officer Selection Test (POST) (Virtual – hyperlink sent from SCUSPD):
Applicants are provided with a hyperlink to virtually complete the POST, a standard police aptitude test used by federal and state law enforcement entities. The exam consists
of four sections, which include Math, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, and Report Writing.
A hyperlink to the POST is sent to applicants approximately two to three weeks after the closing announcement from USAJobs and applicants are given ten days to complete the exam.
Exceptions can be granted if requested from JoinSCUSPD@supremecourt.gov. You must receive a score of 70% or higher on the POST.
The POST tests general knowledge, the Supreme Court's study guide can be accessed here.
Phase III – Interview (Virtual - hyperlink sent from SCUSPD):
Applicants are invited to attend an interview with a panel of Supreme Court Police Officers and employees. The interview consists of questions regarding general motivation,
work history, and situational questions. Applicants are encouraged to engage with and ask the panel questions at the end of the interview.
Phase IV – Physical, Medical, and Background Screening (In-person, 1 day, Washington, DC )
Applicants attend a 1-day screening process in which trained professional screen their physical and mental abilities to perform the duties of a law enforcement officer. The physical
and medical standards can be reviewed on the SCUSPD website.
In addition, applicants meet with the Supreme Court’s Background Investigation Team to review and start the background investigation process. Successful completion of a comprehensive
background investigation, which will include employment references dating back 10 years, personal references, driving history, credit history, criminal history, drug history, and
academic records. Failure to provide correct information, or omitting information, at any point during your application will be grounds for termination from the hiring process.
Phase V – Hire (In-person, Washington, DC):
New hires usual onboard at the Supreme Court building in Washington, DC and spend a week or two in Washington, DC. After, new hires are required to complete 12 weeks of training at
the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA or Artesia, NM. Training continues for the next several months as new officers acclimate to the Supreme Court and
rotate among assignments and shifts.