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Summary

This is a full-time position with the Marshal's Office - Police Department at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.

Closing Date: Friday, 04/17/2025, 11:59 PM EDT

Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.

Summary

Overview

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Reviewing applications

Open & closing dates

04/03/2025 to 04/15/2025

This job will close when we have received 200 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more

Salary: $77,001 to - $131,826 per year
depending upon qualifications

Pay scale & grade: GG 10 - 12

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Washington, DC

Remote job: No

Telework eligible: No

Travel Required: Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Appointment type: Permanent

Work schedule: Full-time

Service: Excepted

Promotion potential

Job family (Series)

1810 General Investigation

Supervisory status: No

Security clearance: Not Required

Drug test: No

Financial disclosure: No

Bargaining unit status: No

Announcement number: SCOTUS-12718993-PD

Control number: 834704800

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

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This is a full-time position with the Marshal's Office - Police Department at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C. This is a civilian position within the police department.

This position is located in the Supreme Court of the United States, Police Force, Background Investigations Unit.

Conduct thorough background investigations that follow department policies, laws and procedural requirements to determine suitability for employment for federal law enforcement officers, civilians and contractors.
Contact and conduct investigative interviews of applicants, applicant personal references and applicant employment references; develops and pursues lines of inquiry.
Gather, verify, and analyze personal, professional, credit/financial, and educational documents; contacts other agencies, governments, and professional organizations to obtain and verify information.
Conduct discrepancy interviews to assess the truthfulness of the information provided.
Prepares letters, reports and written summary of findings; analyzes investigation results and draws logical and objective conclusions; confers with hiring managers; makes recommendations regarding suitability for employment.
Coordinate medical and psychological testing and reviews reports to determine suitability. Schedules and administers the Physical Abilities Test for police applicants.
Communicate with managers, supervisors, or hiring decision-makers to discuss the information obtained.
Respond to requests for information and assist outside agencies when appropriate.
May be required to travel to interview sources and verify information.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Effectively evaluate suitability of an applicant and prepare sound recommendations based on research and analysis; demonstrate sensitivity of diverse cultures and individuals; work within stringent deadlines; organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks to complete work; work independently; read, comprehend and interpret complex written materials; perform detailed work with accuracy; exercise good judgment in safeguarding confidential and sensitive information; exercise diplomacy when dealing with people in sensitive situations; operate computers and related software; establish and maintain effective working relationships with applicants, agencies, employees, and the general public; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications)
Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See: www.sss.gov
Valid Driver's License

Qualifications

Two or more years of experience conducting background investigations for employment or investigations in a law enforcement setting. Prior experience conducting investigations for employment suitability or security clearances at a federal, state, or local level is preferred. Experience conducting in-person, virtual and telephonic investigations; coordinating with local/state/federal law enforcement agencies; ability to gather, analyze and present facts orally and in writing, preferably in a law enforcement setting.

Experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and experience with variety of research and reporting databases.

Active Top Secret security clearance preferred. Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with SCI and RD access within 90 days of hire required.

Education

A high school diploma is the minimum educational requirement; Bachelor's Degree is preferred. There is no substitute of education for experience.

Additional information

Working for the Supreme Court of the United States offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and the SmartBenefits transit subsidy.

Paid Parental Leave - Following 12 months of covered federal service, the Court provides up to 12 administrative workweeks of paid parental leave during the 12-month period following the birth or new placement of a child.

How you will be evaluated

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

We will review and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position.

Your answers to the assessment questionnaire are required and will be used to evaluate your application. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12718993

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You must upload the cover letter and resume. These two documents are required and must be received by the closing date, 04/17/2025, in order to be considered. Please submit only these documents unless you have prior federal and/or military experience. In that case your most recent SF-50, Statement of Service, and/or DD-214 will also be required.

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJobs account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJobs resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJobs account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJobs account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.

Agency contact information

Human Resources Office

Phone: (202) 479-3404
Email: hr@supremecourt.gov

Address: Supreme Court of the United States
1 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20543
US

Next steps

Upon submission, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your application. Please be advised that your application will not be considered complete unless all of the required documents have been received. All applicants will be notified once a selection has been made.

Required Documents

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The following documents are required:

A cover letter
A resume

How to Apply

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To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJobs account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJobs resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJobs account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJobs account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.

Agency contact information

Human Resources Office

Phone: (202) 479-3404
Email: hr@supremecourt.gov

Address: Supreme Court of the United States
1 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20543
US

Next steps

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request