title: Supreme Court Police
text: The Supreme Court of the United States Police is a federal law enforcement agency that derives its authority from . 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 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.
  
  History
  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 the ranks of the United States Capitol Police. , the Supreme Court Police has an authorized force of 189 officers.
  
  Duties
  The Supreme Court Police are responsible for providing a full range of police services, including:
   Protection of the Supreme Court Building and grounds, and persons and property therein;
   Dignitary Protection for the Supreme Court Justices, both domestically and Internationally;
   Maintain suitable order and decorum within the Supreme Court Building and grounds, to include policing demonstrations and large-scale events;
   Provide Courtroom security;
   Prepare numerous reports to include incident, found property, accident, and arrest reports, as well as testify in court. 
  
  Special Units are available to officers depending on time-in-service, completion of training, and experience.
  
  Units
  
  The Supreme Court Police offers both part-time and full-time specialized units. These units include:
   Dignitary Protection Unit
   Protective Intelligence Unit
   K-9 Unit
   Background Investigations Unit
   Nuclear, Biological, Chemical (NBC) Team
   Recruitment Division
   Police Operations Center - Dispatch
   Physical Security Unit
   Liaison positions with partner agencies (FBI, JTTF, DHS, USCP)
   Civil Disturbance Unit
   Training Unit
   Radio Technicians
   Honor Guard
   Various instructor positions, including: Firearms, Driving, Defensive Tactics, CPR/First Aid, Fitness Coordinators.
  
  Training
  
  Supreme Court Police Officers attend the 13 week Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Georgia. Designated members of specialized units attend the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) at FLETC. Working for the Supreme Court of the United States Police offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, 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 the position are listed on the Supreme Court's website and on USAjobs. Applications are accepted via USAjobs.
  
  Salary
  In 2023, the starting salary for a newly hired member of the Supreme Court Police is $77,441 a year. 
  
  The Supreme Court Police also accept lateral hires from Local, State and Federal agencies. The starting salary for a lateral hire is $77,441–$132,391.
  
  See also
  List of United States federal law enforcement agencies
  
  References
  
  Government agencies established in 1949
  Police
  Federal law enforcement agencies of the United States
  Law enforcement agencies of the District of Columbia
  Agency-specific police departments of the United States
  Court security