Capitol Police Hiring Its Own Criminal Prosecutor a ‘Dangerous Precedent’
The Capitol Police is looking to hire its own criminal prosecutor to oversee allegations about individuals who have threatened or been violent toward Members of Congress and their staff.
According to an advertisement for the role, USCP is looking for “a Special Assistant United States Attorney located in USCP District Offices in Washington, D.C.,” who will report to “the USCP Deputy and General Counsel.”
The candidate will also “work under the direct supervision and authority of the co-located District U.S. Attorney’s Office,” according to the ad.
“This position is to represent the United States government primarily prosecuting individuals and/or groups who have engaged in threats and/or acts of violence against Members of Congress, their staffs, United States Capitol Police employees, visitors to the Capitol complex, and facilities and properties within the Capitol Complex,” the job advertisement states.
Other job duties include prosecuting federal crimes as and when needed, developing and recommending strategies, and coordinating the “preparation of litigation for potentially complex federal cases.” The candidate will also work closely with USCP, federal and local law enforcement agents, as well as witnesses, and victims “during criminal investigations, trial preparation, and all phases of litigation” according to the ad.
The role could potentially see the prosecutor working on cases related to the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol, the Daily Wire reports, as well as threats to members of Congress, and wrongdoings by lawmakers.
‘Work May Involve Problems Of Unusual Delicacy’
“Work may involve problems of unusual delicacy, such as allegations of wrongdoing against staff or members of Congress, criminal trespass, investigations of threats or crimes against Members of Congress, and arresting or detaining high-profile individuals,” the job posting states.
The role pays $145,000 to $186,000 per year and the closing date for the vacancy is Aug. 19.
The vacancy comes after Axios reported that
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