Clarification from the agency

This position is only open to Retirees under Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) or Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) who are eligible for re-employment as a Federal Annuitant.

It is your responsibility to read the entire announcement carefully before applying and to follow all instructions outlined.

Duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performing court security assignments.
• Providing personal protection inside the courtroom or Federal building for court officials, and guarding sequestered juries.
• Transporting prisoners/detainees.
• Conducting a variety of complex criminal investigations and apprehending wanted federal fugitives for the U.S. Courts, other federal agencies.
• Participating in joint task forces which are composed of Marshals Service, federal, state, and local law enforcement personnel.
• Developing facts and evidence by using a wide range of investigative techniques.
• Identifying and developing behavioral, communication, travel, financial, and other patterns concerning the fugitive, relatives, associates, and associated organizations.
• Determining the whereabouts of the fugitives based on communication records (including electronic and paper), and information on family members and associates.
• Gathering, evaluating, and analyzing available facts, evidence, and intelligence information and determining a need for further fact-finding.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Must pass a pre-employment security investigation and drug screening.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must have served as a Federal Law Enforcement Officer (occupational series 1811).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Must attend and successfully pass an abbreviated training program.
• The incumbent must maintain proficiency in the use of firearms.
• The incumbent must maintain proficiency in the use of less than lethal devices.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
• Must be willing to provide sworn statements and testimony in court.
• Must undergo periodic or as needed medical examination and continue to meet the medical requirements for the position.
• Must complete a bi-annual fitness test.
• This position is a Testing Designation Position (TDP) and subject to random drug testing.
• Must successfully pass periodic background reinvestigations.
• The incumbent must obtain an official government passport.
• The incumbent of this position must have prior experience in a primary Federal law enforcement position and immediate prior experience in a position approved for coverage under 5 U.S.C. 8336(c)(1) or 8412(d) since this position includes responsibility directly involving the investigation of criminal activity.
• Must meet all listed qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Qualifications

• Special Retirement Provisions for Law Enforcement/Maximum Entry Age: The Deputy U.S. Marshal is a Primary/Rigorous position covered by the retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336{c) and 5 U.S.C. 8412{d). Persons making their first entry into a law enforcement position under these authorities must be between the ages of 21 and 36 years of age. The date immediately preceding an individual's 37th birthday is the maximum entry age for original appointment to a position as a law enforcement officer or firefighter position as defined in title 5 U.S.C. 8331(20)(21) or in 5 U.S.C. 8401(14)(17). This age restriction does not apply to those who have prior Federal service in a covered primary law enforcement or firefighter position, or to qualified Veterans' preference eligibles regardless of whether they meet the maximum age requirements identified at 5 U.S.C. 3307, unless the hiring agency has determined age is essential to the duties of the job. All applications will be screened for date of birth at the time of initial application.
• This position requires you to carry a firearm and is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment, 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g)(9). Any person convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess any firearm or ammunition. A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is generally defined under the statute as any offense involving the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by the victim's current or former domestic partner, parent, or guardian. The term 'convicted' as defined in the statute, excludes any person whose conviction has been expunged, set aside, or pardoned, or any person whose civil rights have been restored unless the pardon, expungement or restoration of civil rights expressly prohibits the possession of firearms or ammunition.

GS-13 TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS: applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 grade level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted).

Specialized Experience: You must have 1 year of experience which is equivalent to at least the Federal grade 12 level, performing the following duties:1) Conducting a variety of complex criminal investigations and apprehending wanted Federal fugitives. Using a wide range of advanced investigative techniques to include: development and exploitation of leads, interviewing, physical evidence searches, cultivation and use of informants, physical surveillance, electronic surveillance and grand jury proceedings; 2) Preparing affidavits and court order, subpoenas, search and arrest warrants; 3) Conducting investigations of threats to the judiciary and those persons designated by the Attorney General; 4) Transporting prisoners/detainees and/or investigating prisoner/detainee complaints concerning mistreatment, inadequate food or housing, allegation of jail administration misconduct, tort claims, medical issues, etc. (Must be reflected in resume) Resume must not exceed two pages.

Dual Compensation Off-Set Waiver for Criminal Investigators: This announcement is being used to recruit CSRS and FERS annuitants on a limited basis. A dual compensation waiver may be approved in accordance with applicable regulations under specified circumstances, for a period not to exceed 4 years. Annuitants who are reemployed with a salary offset (dual compensation) waiver are eligible for:

• Full annuity and full Federal salary
• Annual and sick leave (not applicable for an intermittent work schedule)
• Full-time work schedules
• Receive overtime (on a full schedule). Overtime hours are counted towards the maximum hour limitations
• Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) - additional compensation of 25% of the base salary added to locality pay
• New hires under this authority will be offered a non-status, term appointment in the competitive service not to exceed 4 years or 1 day before their 57th birth date, whichever comes first.

Annuitants reemployed with full salary and annuity under an exception granted in accordance with 5 CFR 533:

• Are not considered employees for purposes of subchapter III of chapter 83 or chapter 84 of title 5, United States Code.
• May not elect to have retirement contributions withheld from their pay;
• May not use any employment for which an exception is granted as a basis for a supplemental or recomputed annuity; and
• May not participate in the Thrift Savings Plan.

You must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted; recommended SF-50s include promotions and step increases (within grade increases).

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (i.e., resume and supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire. You must demonstrate that you possess the personal characteristics necessary for successful performance in a Criminal Investigator position. The application process involves 2 separate evaluations:

• Applicant Questionnaire
• Minimum Qualifications Review

To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

You will be assessed on the following competencies:


Applicants who successfully meet the qualifications, may be eligible for a tentative offer of employment, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screenings which include background investigation, medical exam, drug screening, and physical fitness testing. If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment.

Your complete Application Package must be received no later than 11:59 PM ET on 11/21/2025.To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:1. Your Resume showing complete information for each job entry: company or agency name, beginning and ending dates of employment (month/year), total hours worked per week, position title, duties performed, and, if the position is/was Federal, pay plan-series-grade level (Resume must not exceed two pages), Cover Letter optional.2. Other Supporting Documents, if applicable:

• SF 50 Notification of Personnel Action, if you have prior Federal service in a covered primary law enforcement or firefighter position, you must submit a copy of your SF 50 or equivalent document that shows the tenure code, position occupied and highest grade and step, AND the retirement code to reflect service in a position covered by law enforcement or firefighter retirement provisions, including early or mandatory retirement.
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) documentation, if applicable (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)
• Any other Supporting Documentation required for verification as described in the announcement.

To protect your privacy and personal information, do not submit documentation that is not requested of you. Do not include the following types of information in your resume and/or supporting documents: Social Security Number (SSN); Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.; Photos of yourself; Classified or government sensitive information; Encrypted and digitally signed documents.For more information on writing your Federal resume and applying to Federal positions, visit the Partnership for Public Service Go Government website.

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