Clarification from the agency

To be eligible, applicants must apply within two years of degree or certificate completion (except for veterans precluded from doing so due to their military service obligation; these individuals have a two-year period of eligibility upon their release or discharge from active duty. Eligibility cannot extend beyond six years from the date on which the degree was completed). You must submit a copy of your transcript with your graduation date included as documentation of your eligibility.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• - Assisting in planning and executing warrants of arrest.
• - Executing civil and criminal processes.
• - Preparing reports on actions taken during the execution of processes, etc.
• - Conducting body searches of prisoners and persons who are under arrest.
• - Transporting prisoners and producing prisoners in court.
• - Assisting higher graded USMS law enforcement personnel in providing in-court security during criminal and civil proceedings.
• - Maintaining custody of prisoners throughout court proceedings.

Conditions of employment

• Must complete an initial online questionnaire and may be asked to complete additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Required to pass a drug test and background investigation
• Must meet all qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement
• Must be eligible for the Recent Graduates Program (See Qualifications)
• Resume and supporting documents (See How to Apply)
• Must meet all other requirements and conditions of employment listed in the announcement

Qualifications

RECENT GRADUATE REQUIREMENTS: All applicants for this position must meet ONE of the following Pathways Recent Graduate Eligibility requirements.

You must have completed the requirements for an associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational, or technical degree or certificate program from a qualifying educational institution within the previous two years. (Must submit transcripts)

OR

You are a preference eligible veteran who was precluded from applying to a recent graduate position during the two-year eligibility period due to a military service obligation, and not more than six years have transpired since you completed the requirements for completion of a diploma, degree, or certificate program. (Must submit transcripts and proof of veterans' preference)

AND

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: In addition to meeting the Pathways Recent Graduate requirements above, you must also possess the qualifying specialized experience and/or education as described below.

GL-07
To qualify at the GL-07 (or GS-07) level, you must meet ONE of the following:

Specialized Experience: one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/GL-05 level that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position to be filled. This Specialized Experience must be gained in a full time certified law enforcement officer position(s) which included: exercising tact, courtesy, and the ability to deal effectively with associates, subordinates, the public, and prisoners; planning and carrying out criminal investigations; planning and making arrests; serving court orders; testifying in court; and using firearms. This experience should have provided knowledge of the law and court precedents as they relate to such matters as search and seizure, making arrests, and using firearms. (Must be demonstrated in resume).

OR

Superior Academic Achievement (SAA): to qualify for SAA, you must have completed all requirements for a bachelor's degree related to a field in law enforcement or other related fields such as Criminal Justice, Sociology, Criminology, Homeland Security, Psychology, Forensic Science, Computer Forensics, Public Administration, Political Science, Law, Security Related Degrees, etc., that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work, and meet ONE of the following (Must submit transcripts):

1. A GPA of "B" (a GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all completed undergraduate courses, or those completed in the last two years of undergraduate study.

2. A GPA of "B+" (a GPA of 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all courses in your major field of study, or those courses in your major completed in the last two years of undergraduate study. GPA's are to be rounded to one decimal place. For example, 2.95 will round to 3.0 and 2.94 will round to 2.9.

3. Rank in the upper one-third of your class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses.

4. Membership in a national scholastic honor society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. If more than 10 percent of your courses were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim must be based on class standing or membership in an honorary society.

OR

Education: you must have completed at least one full year of graduate level study related to a field in law enforcement or other related fields such as Criminal Justice, Sociology, Criminology, Homeland Security, Psychology, Forensic Science, Computer Forensics, Public Administration, Political Science, Law, Security Related Degrees, etc., that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. (Must submit transcripts).

OR

Combination: to combine your education and experience, you must convert each to a percentage, and then add the percentages. The combined total of your percentage of education and experience must equal 100% in order to qualify. Only education beyond the first year of a bachelor degree program can be combined with experience (Must submit transcripts).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Retirement/Age Requirement: This position has been approved for coverage as a Primary Law Enforcement position under the special retirement program for law enforcement officers 5 U.S.C. 8412(d) (FERS) (Federal Employees Retirement System ). 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. Persons in already covered secondary positions or persons with previous approved service who apply for a primary position cannot be considered if their age at reentry into the primary position exceeds 36 years after subtracting their years of service in covered positions. You must indicate your date of birth on your resume/application. Veterans must submit a Member 4 copy of their DD-214 or statement of Service with your application as qualifying proof of Veterans Preference for employment http://www.opm.gov/staffingPortal/Vetguide.asp

Duty locations: Many positions will be filled from this vacancy throughout the locations listed above.

Mobility Agreement: All candidates are required to sign a mobility agreement and may be moved at the needs of the agency. All candidates are required to perform a minimum of three years at their initial duty station.

Drug Usage: Applicants who are found through investigation or personal admission, to have experimented with or used narcotics or dangerous drugs, except those medically prescribed, may be disqualified for the position.

Drug Testing: An applicant tentatively selected will be required to submit to a drug test to screen for illegal drug use. As a condition of continued employment, the incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.

Background Investigation: An applicant tentatively selected will be required to undergo and pass a thorough background investigation prior to a final offer of employment. As a condition of continued employment, the incumbent is subject to periodic background reinvestigations and must be able to maintain the necessary security clearance and suitability requirements.

Fitness Testing: An applicant tentatively selected will be required to pass a USMS Agency Physical Fitness Test prior to a final offer of employment. A Deputy Candidate will be required to pass a USMS Agency Physical Test to graduate from Basic Deputy US Marshal training. As a condition of continued employment, the incumbent will be subject to periodic fitness testing and must pass the USMS Agency Physical Fitness Test requirements.

Medical Examination: An applicant tentatively selected will be required to undergo and pass a thorough medical examination prior to a final offer of employment. As a condition of continued employment, the incumbent is subject to periodic medical examinations and must be able to meet the medical standard requirements for the position.

Firearms: The incumbent must qualify in the use of multiple firearms and carry a handgun.

Drivers License: The incumbent must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the online assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Your application will then be determined if you are on the final list of eligible candidates.

You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

• - Accountability
• - Attention to Detail
• - Flexibility
• - Integrity/Honesty
• - Interpersonal Skills
• - Oral Communication
• - Problem Solving
• - Self-Management
• - Teamwork

The application process will involve three (3) separate evaluations:

1. Minimum Qualifications (self-report and HR validate)
2. Online Assessment Battery
3. Structured Interview

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements outlined in this announcement. Therefore, it is imperative that your resume contain sufficient, detailed information to make an accurate qualification determination. Additionally, please ensure your resume contain specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, if the position is/was in the Federal government and the position series and grade level, if applicable. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your overall assessment may be adversely affected.

Candidates will undergo assessments to determine if they are among the best qualified which is based on the content of the resume, responses to the online questionnaires and results of the structured interview. The best qualified candidates will be placed on a referral certificate for further hiring consideration. The best qualified applicants selected from the referral certificate will begin the pre-employment process which includes a background investigation, medical screening, drug screening and physical fitness testing. Although veteran preference points are not assigned under category rating procedures, veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-veterans within each category for which they are qualified. In addition, qualified veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more are placed at the top of the highest quality category (i.e. Best Qualified).

Thoroughly read and follow the instructions outlined in the announcement. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Failure to submit a complete application may result in an ineligible rating.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).