You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.
The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).
One year of specialized work experience that shows you have the skills necessary to: Develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.
Or will receive a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement.
One year of specialized work experience that shows you have the skills necessary to: Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions where you will be expected to make arrests after the completion of required training and apply these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as criminal code enforcement, determining violations of laws, correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal offenders, security, military, etc.
One year of specialized work experience that shows you have the skills necessary to: Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms.
A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Relocation may be required.
Note: If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GL-9 and or GS-11 grade level.
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.
One year of specialized work experience that shows you have the skills necessary to: Deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters.
One (1) year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records.
A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.
The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.
In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions.
A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0), or (3) honor society membership.
You may also be eligible for an excepted service Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA).
Or one full year of graduate-level education in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g., criminal justice, homeland security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, forensic technology, forensic psychology, or corrections and rehabilitation) from an accredited college or university;