Law Enforcement Officer - GL-1801-5/7/9

Introductory Statement 

The incumbent will be responsible for performing full-time law enforcement duties including detection, investigation, apprehension, detention, and prosecution activities associated with the enforcement of the laws and regulations relating to National Forest System lands and resources.  The incumbent is required to qualify with and carry defensive equipment, including firearms, and subject to random drug testing.  The position is subject to pre-employment drug screening, compliance with physical fitness requirements, and satisfactory results on a pre-employment Single Scope Background Investigation; the position is designated as high risk.   

This is a primary law enforcement position under 5 U.S.C. 834© (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS).  Applicant must be under age 37.  Applicants who are age 37 or over may subtract any of their prior federal service that is in approved primary/rigorous positions that is creditable for retirement from their current age to meet this age requirement.  Applicants must provide proof of this creditable service prior to appointment. 

Applicants who are entitled to veteran’s preference are eligible to request a waiver to the maximum age requirement.  In instances where the maximum entry-age is waived, the corresponding mandatory retirement age for these individuals will also be higher because it will be reached after 20 years of coverage under special retirement provisions for the entitlement to an immediate enhanced annuity. 

Special Conditions of Employment: 

The incumbent is required to carry and use government-owned firearms as part of assigned duties and maintain such qualifications.  Because of an amendment to 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(9), which became effective September 30, 1996, applicants are ineligible for this position if, at any time, they have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, unless such conviction was expunged, set aside, or the applicant received a pardon. 

The incumbent is required to qualify with, and carry, defensive equipment, including firearms. 

The incumbent must be able to possess firearms under the terms of the Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended (18 U.S.C. 922(g)(9).  The individuals selected must successfully complete, or have completed, the Land Management Police Training (LMPT) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Glynco, GA, or equivalent basic police officer training.  In addition, incumbent must successfully complete a 12-week Field Training course immediately following basic training and the FLETC Drug Enforcement Training Program (DETP).