Serves as a Deputy U.S. Marshal - Criminal Investigator performing a variety of law enforcement duties. The incumbent is responsible for assisting in and performing criminal investigations to apprehend wanted Federal fugitives, participating in joint task forces which are composed of a variety of law enforcement personnel, and developing facts and evidence by using a wide range of investigative techniques.
Note: Please read the entire announcement carefully before applying.
Summary
Serves as a Deputy U.S. Marshal - Criminal Investigator performing a variety of law enforcement duties. The incumbent is responsible for assisting in and performing criminal investigations to apprehend wanted Federal fugitives, participating in joint task forces which are composed of a variety of law enforcement personnel, and developing facts and evidence by using a wide range of investigative techniques.
Note: Please read the entire announcement carefully before applying.
Duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assigned to the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force. DC Safe was established to address public safety and infrastructure issues in Washington DC. It includes federal agencies, the National Guard, and local D.C agencies and has a two-part mission: to restore order by increasing law enforcement presence and deterring crime, and to improve the city's physical environment.
Enforce a variety of civil and criminal process cases.
Assist in planning and executing court issued warrants of arrest.
Testify in court proceedings on routine civil and criminal cases.
Perform court security assignments for a variety of court proceedings.
Participate in protective assignments for high-ranking government officials, judicial officers, and others as assigned.
Must pass a pre-employment security investigation and drug screening.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
Be a current 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 academy.
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.
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-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have at least 1 year of responsible law enforcement experience which is equivalent to at least the Federal GL 09 level, performing three out of five of the following duties: 1) Executing and enforcing civil and criminal cases; 2) Testifying in court proceedings; 3) Assisting with planning and executing warrants of arrests; 4) Performing court security and providing personal protection inside the courtroom; 5) Transporting prisoners and ensuring that the prisoners are properly restrained or locked up. (Must be demonstrated in resume).
GS-12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have at least 1 year of responsible law enforcement experience which is equivalent to at least the Federal GS 11 level, performing four out of five of the following duties: 1) Assisting higher graded law enforcement personnel in the execution and enforcement of moderately complex civil and criminal cases; 2) Planning and executing warrants of arrest; 3) Testifying in court proceedings; 4) Performing court security assignments and, providing personal protection inside the courtroom; 5) Transporting prisoners and ensuring that the prisoners are properly restrained. (Must be demonstrated in resume).
GS-13 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have at least 1 year of responsible law enforcement experience which is equivalent to at least the Federal GS 12 level, performing all of the following duties: 1) Planning and executing warrants of arrests; 2) Conducting high level criminal investigations; 3) Ensuring safety of high ranking officials; 4) Performing court security; 5) Transporting prisoners; and 6) Experience using firearms. (Must be demonstrated in resume).
Education
Additional information can be found on OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1800/criminal-investigation-series-1811/
Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants must be current, federal 1811s at another federal agency with at least one (1) year of continuous 1811 experience.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Your complete Application Package must be received no later than 11:59 PM ET on 11/03/2025.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. A two-page resume that outlines relevant work experience and associated start and end dates. 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, Please ensure your two page resume includes all experience that confirms that you meet the qualifications to successfully perform the position.
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.
Veterans' Documentation, if you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD FORM 214 (MEMBER -4 copy) or other official document or statement from the Armed Forces showing separation, discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions. If claiming preference and/or eligibility as a disabled veteran, you must also submit an official document, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or branch of the Armed forces, certifying service-connected disability; AND the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. For more information about Veterans' preference concerning Age Requirements click here
Active-Duty Service Members expecting to be discharged or released from active-duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days may be granted tentative preference and/or special hiring authority for veterans' eligibility by submitting a "certification" document in lieu of a DD-214. This "certification" is any written document from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active-duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of the submission of the certification. For more information on veterans' preference and special hiring authorities for veterans click here.
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.
Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. You must submit a complete Application Package by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to be considered.
Note: Applicants should use a personal email that they will continue to have access to instead of an educational institution, business or Uniformed Services email.
The application process is as follows:
1. To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
2. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
3. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to be considered.
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit My Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement is closed. Updated resumes will not be accepted after the closing date of the announcement.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. Your applications will appear on the Welcome page. Navigate to the job application and click Track this application to view your application status. The link will take you to the hiring agency application system, which has the most up-to-date status of your application. There you can review any notifications sent to you related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means click here.
US MARSHALS SERVICE
HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION - DRHB
ARLINGTON, VA 22202
US
Next steps
Reasonable Accommodation Requests: To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.
To be considered for the position, you must meet all qualifications, including meeting or exceeding the cut scores on the required assessments. Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.
Qualified candidates will be placed on a referral certificate for further hiring consideration. USMS will contact qualified candidates directly to set up an Agency interview via the email provided at the time of application. Please be patient in waiting for USMS contact as referred applicants may not be contacted for an extended period. Qualified candidates selected from the referral certificate will begin the pre-employment process which includes a background investigation, medical screening, drug screening, and physical fitness testing.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Your complete Application Package must be received no later than 11:59 PM ET on 11/03/2025.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. A two-page resume that outlines relevant work experience and associated start and end dates. 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, Please ensure your two page resume includes all experience that confirms that you meet the qualifications to successfully perform the position.
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.
Veterans' Documentation, if you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD FORM 214 (MEMBER -4 copy) or other official document or statement from the Armed Forces showing separation, discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions. If claiming preference and/or eligibility as a disabled veteran, you must also submit an official document, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or branch of the Armed forces, certifying service-connected disability; AND the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. For more information about Veterans' preference concerning Age Requirements click here
Active-Duty Service Members expecting to be discharged or released from active-duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days may be granted tentative preference and/or special hiring authority for veterans' eligibility by submitting a "certification" document in lieu of a DD-214. This "certification" is any written document from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active-duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of the submission of the certification. For more information on veterans' preference and special hiring authorities for veterans click here.
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.
Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. You must submit a complete Application Package by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to be considered.
Note: Applicants should use a personal email that they will continue to have access to instead of an educational institution, business or Uniformed Services email.
The application process is as follows:
1. To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
2. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
3. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to be considered.
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit My Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement is closed. Updated resumes will not be accepted after the closing date of the announcement.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. Your applications will appear on the Welcome page. Navigate to the job application and click Track this application to view your application status. The link will take you to the hiring agency application system, which has the most up-to-date status of your application. There you can review any notifications sent to you related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means click here.
US MARSHALS SERVICE
HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION - DRHB
ARLINGTON, VA 22202
US
Next steps
Reasonable Accommodation Requests: To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.
To be considered for the position, you must meet all qualifications, including meeting or exceeding the cut scores on the required assessments. Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.
Qualified candidates will be placed on a referral certificate for further hiring consideration. USMS will contact qualified candidates directly to set up an Agency interview via the email provided at the time of application. Please be patient in waiting for USMS contact as referred applicants may not be contacted for an extended period. Qualified candidates selected from the referral certificate will begin the pre-employment process which includes a background investigation, medical screening, drug screening, and physical fitness testing.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
