Clarification from the agency

You may apply if you are a current U.S. Marshals Service employee that holds or has held a career or career-conditional position in the competitive service.

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:

• Work court security assignments for arraignments, hearings, and criminal and civil trials.
• Provide personal protection inside the courtroom or federal buildings for court officials, attorneys, jurors, witnesses, and other members of the judicial process.
• Oversee cellblock operations to ensure order and discipline, security, and safeguarding of prisoners/detainees.
• Search, restrain, provide sustenance, and administer basic medical interventions to inmates.
• Move inmates to and from holding cells to courtrooms and working with external detention or corrections entities, coordinate transportation of inmates to and from the courthouse, airports or other facilities.
• Provide physical transport of inmates, safely and securely, to and from detention facilities, airlift sites, and medical buildings.
• Participate in protective service details of court and government officials, attorneys, jurors, witnesses, etc. as an operator of detail vehicles or in the static security of a residence or building containing a protected person.
• Research and verify the location of a recipient of legal process and work in conjunction with Deputy U.S. Marshals to safely execute the service of process.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Conditions of employment

• Must be appointed prior to their 37th birthday.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Must undergo pre-employment medical screening and meet the medical requirements.
• Must undergo pre-employment physical fitness testing and receive a passing score prior to attending training.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Must pass an initial Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).
• Must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
• Must complete an initial online application questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
• Must sign a memorandum of understanding which outlines employment conditions for the position.
• Must successfully complete a rigorous basic training program conducted at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia.
• 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 Designated Position (TDP) and subject to random drug testing.
• Must successfully pass periodic background reinvestigations.
• Must carry a handgun and must qualify twice a year in the use of multiple firearms.
• Must be willing to provide sworn statements and testimony in court.
• Must meet all listed qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Qualifications

• Special Retirement Provisions for Law Enforcement/Maximum Entry Age: The Federal Enforcement Officer 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.

GL-05: To qualify at this grade level, you must meet ONE of the following:
3 years of progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4, that demonstrates the ability to:

1. Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; and
2. Plan and organize work; and
3. Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Such experience may have been gained in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work. Experience in substantive and relevant secretarial, clerical, or other responsible work may be qualifying as long as it provided evidence of the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) necessary to perform the duties of the position to be filled. Experience of a general clerical nature (typing, filing, routine procedural processing, maintaining records, or other nonspecialized tasks) is not creditable.

or

Education: You must have completed (or expect to complete within 9 months) a 4-year course of study above high school level leading to a bachelor's degree in any field of study.

or

Combination of Experience and Education: You may combine successfully completed post-high school education and experience to meet the qualification requirements. To determine if the combination of your experience and education meet the qualifications, complete the following steps:
(1) Determine your total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required.
(2) Determine your education as a percentage of the education required. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours of a course of study leading to a bachelor's degree may be combined with experience to qualify at the grade 5 level. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience.
(3) Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent.
For example, an applicant has 9 months of specialized experience and 75 semester hours of college (15 semester hours beyond the second year and the equivalent of 3 months of specialized experience). The applicant meets 75 percent of the required experience and 25 percent of the required education. Therefore, the applicant meets 100 percent of the requirement for 1 year of specialized experience and is qualified for the position.

GL-07: To qualify at this grade level, you must meet ONE of the following:

Specialized Experience: You must have 1 year of experience which is equivalent to at least the Federal GS-05 level or equivalent, performing the following duties:

1. Assisting with cellblock operations to ensure order and discipline, security, and safeguarding of prisoners/detainees inside a court or building in accordance with established rules, regulations, directives, policies, and procedures; and
2. Providing personal protection inside the courtroom or building for court officials, attorneys, jurors, witnesses, etc. while ensuring law enforcement compliance; and
3. Supporting preparations to transport and detain prisoners using both vehicle and aircraft by preparing required documentation; (Must be reflected in resume)

or

Education: You must have completed (or expect to complete within 9 months) 1 full academic year of graduate study or law school education related to law enforcement such as Criminal Justice, Criminology, Homeland Security, Forensic Science, Computer Forensics, Psychology, Sociology, Public Administration, Political Science, Intelligence Studies, or Law. This list is not all inclusive.

or

Combination: You may combine education and experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements. (1) determine your total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required. (2) determine your education as a percentage of the education required. (3) add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate education may be combined with experience to qualify at the GL-07 grade level.

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Superior Academic Achievement (SAA): You must have completed (or expect to complete within 9 months) all requirements for a bachelor's degree with major study in a field related to law enforcement such as: Criminal Justice, Criminology, Homeland Security, Forensic Science, Computer Forensics, Psychology, Sociology, Public Administration, Political Science, or Law. In addition, you must meet ONE of the following:

• 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; or
• 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; or
• 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; or
• Membership in a national scholastic honor society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.

GPAs are rounded to one decimal place. For example, 2.95 will round to 3.0 and 2.94 will round to 2.9. 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. For more specific details on SAA, click here.

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, and the result of the online assessment battery required for this position. You must demonstrate in a pre-employment interview that you possess the personal characteristics necessary for successful performance in a Federal Enforcement Officer position. The application process involves 4 separate evaluations:

• Applicant Questionnaire
• Online Assessment Battery
• Minimum Qualifications Review
• Structured Interview

To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The assessment battery measures critical competencies required to perform the job. The assessment battery includes cut scores based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score on each assessment in the battery to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score on one or more assessments in the battery or fail to complete the assessment battery. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

• Integrity/Honesty
• Reasoning
• Self-Management
• Stress Tolerance
• Teamwork

Applicants who successfully meet the qualifications, may be scheduled for a structured interview. The interview measures the competencies listed above. Applicants who successfully complete the interview are 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.