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Position Title
Supervisory Aviation Enforcement Officer
Agency
U.S. Marshals Service
Announcement Number
IMP-12479472-24-LJ Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 to Tuesday, July 30, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. This position has an age requirement. Enter or select your date of birth. (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former Department of Justice federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:

you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.

Were you employed overseas as an Appropriated Fund employee AND did you:

complete 52 weeks of creditable overseas service in an appropriated fund position(s) as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area; AND
receive a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating; AND
return to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago?

For more information, review USAJOBS Former Overseas Employees resources.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50, and performance appraisal.
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3. Are you currently employed as a US Marshals Service employee who has never held a GS-11 position or higher on a permanent basis? 

If eligible, you must submit a Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your career or career-conditional appointment (Tenure 1 or 2) and status in the competitive service (Position Occupied 1).
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4. Are you currently employed as a US Marshals Service employee who has held a GS-11 position or higher on a permanent basis?  

If eligible, you must submit a Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your highest grade held on a permanent basis, career or career-conditional appointment (Tenure 1 or 2) and status in the competitive service (Position Occupied 1).
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Preferences
1. Which of the following best represents your most recent performance appraisal rating? (limit characters)
2. If you selected, "I do not meet any of the performance appraisal ratings as described above", please provide an explanation. If you provided a response of A above, please type N/A. (limit characters)
3. Which of the following best represents your awards history? (Awards include superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increases and other equivalent awards.) (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Supervisory Aviation Enforcement Officer, GS-1801-12 position with the United States Marshals Service, Justice Prisoner and Alien Transportation System. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Aviation Enforcement Officer at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
2. The Supervisory Aviation Enforcement Officer is a Federal law enforcement officer position with a minimum entry age requirement. Applicants under 21 years of age will not be considered for the Supervisory Aviation Enforcement Officer position. Are you at least 21 years of age?
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3. The Supervisory Aviation 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) with a maximum entry age requirement. 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. Select the statement that best describes how you meet the maximum entry age requirement.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
4. Supervisory Aviation Enforcement Officer duties require work in a confined area (aircraft) for long periods of time while dealing with potentially uncooperative, dangerous, and potentially combative prisoners and detainees. As a condition of employment, applicants selected for this position will be required to attend, pass, and maintain yearly certification in a rigorous aviation safety and survival training program. Are you willing to participate in annual aviation and safety and survival training?
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5. The Supervisory Aviation Enforcement Officer is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to random drug testing pursuant to Executive Order 12564--Drug-free Federal workplace. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screening. As a condition of employment, Supervisory Aviation Enforcement Officers are subject to random drug testing. Are you willing to submit to drug testing?
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6. Supervisory Aviation Enforcement Officers are 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. Are you willing to submit to a medical evaluation?
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7. The Supervisory Aviation Enforcement Officer position 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. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. As a condition of employment, Supervisory Aviation Enforcement Officers must be proficient in the use of firearms, including handguns, rifles, and shotguns. Are you willing to be subject to the Lautenberg Amendment, qualify in the use of multiple firearms and be armed in the performance of duties required in this position?
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8. Supervisory Aviation Enforcement Officers are required to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle in the performance of their duties. Applicants selected for this position will be required to submit proof of possessing a valid motor vehicle operator license prior to a final offer of employment. As a condition of employment, Supervisory Aviation Enforcement Officers must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator license. Do you possess or will you be able to obtain a valid motor vehicle operator license prior to entering on duty?
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
9. Supervisory Aviation Enforcement Officers are required to travel extensively. As a condition of employment, Supervisory Aviation Enforcement Officers will be required to obtain an official Government passport. Are you willing to commit to official travel?
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
10. Ensures that staff are trained on prisoner/detainee movement requirements, procedures, and regulations; flight procedures; security policies and directives; and aircraft emergency procedures.
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11. Monitors the scheduling of staff.
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12. Updates security policies and procedures.
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13. Makes recommendations regarding major changes to procedures.
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14. Oversees the searches of prisoners/detainees prior to boarding the aircraft to ensure they are not carrying prohibited items.
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15. Ensures that order and discipline are always maintained.
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16. Oversees the transfer of prisoners/detainees to foreign governments; and executing warrants, as needed, when traveling to foreign countries.
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17. Ensures that proper restraints are used and properly applied to prisoners/detainees.
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18. Ensures that there is an adequate supply of restraints.
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19. Ensures hostile prisoners and/or detainees are physically restrained using the appropriate technique needed to gain compliance.
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20. Oversees the transfer of prisoners/detainees from aircraft to vans, buses, etc. in accordance with movement authorizations.
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21. Coordinates with flight crew to ensure that all aircraft safety policies and procedures are followed.
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22. Serves as the Security Officer in Charge of flights as needed.
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