This position is located in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The selectee of this position serves as a Detention Enforcement Officer.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Requirements

Qualifications

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-06). Applicants must submit SF-50s that indicate proof of status (e.g., tenure, type of service, grade level, etc.). Do not submit award SF-50s. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience for the grade level to which you are applying: To qualify at the GL-07 level, you must meet the following: Specialized Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level performing the following duties: 1) Prepare documentation required to transport and detain prisoners, 2) Transport and contain prisoners/detainees to and from the cell block and the courtroom, 3) Conduct searches of prisoners/detainees to ensure they are not carrying prohibited property, 4) Maintain order and discipline in the cell block, and 5) Escort prisoners in the courtroom and back to the cell block safely. (Must be reflected in resume) Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. 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 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 this law enforcement 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 for the position. 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, including handguns and shotguns. Drivers License: The incumbent must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license. In addition to the conditions above, all selectees must attend and successfully pass the FLETC enforcement officer training course. Selective Service Information: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/fair-and-transparent/selective-service/

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address US Marshals Service 601 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 US
• Name: DUSM Applicant
• Email: [email protected]