Police Officer (Reemployed Annuitant – Residential Security)

About the opportunity

This is a term position with the Residential Security Unit of the Supreme Court of the United States, open to FERS and CSRS retirees who are eligible for reemployment as federal annuitants and federal law enforcement officers. Officers utilize expert knowledge in protective operations, countermeasures, physical security, counter surveillance, and general law enforcement duties to safeguard protectees of the Supreme Court of the United States. The role involves identifying and mitigating potential security risks, conducting perimeter patrols, responding to incidents, coordinating with stakeholders, and occasional domestic and international travel. The position offers a starting salary range from $86,530 to $147,928 per year, along with a comprehensive federal benefits package.

Salary and benefits

• Salary ranging from $86,530 to $147,928 per year
• Dual compensation offset waiver granting full salary and full annuity without penalty
• Paid vacation (13 to 26 days per year depending on service)
• 104 hours of sick leave per year accruing without limit
• Paid holidays and up to 12 administrative workweeks of paid parental leave
• Overtime pay or compensatory time at 1.5 times the hourly rate
• Night differential (10% premium) and Sunday premium pay (25%)
• Health insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and long-term care insurance
• Educational assistance of up to $5,000 per calendar year
• SmartBenefits transit subsidy

Who can apply?

• Currently a FERS law enforcement officer (LEO) eligible for retirement, a FERS-LEO retiree, or a CSRS retiree
• Current federal law enforcement officers eligible to retire may apply with the understanding that retirement must be effective prior to appointment
• Successful completion of the Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP), the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP), or an equivalent federal law enforcement academy program (such as FBI, DEA, or U.S. Postal Inspection Service)
• U.S. citizenship
• At least 21 years of age, but not yet 60 years of age (mandatory separation at age 60)
• No record of felony convictions and no pending criminal charges
• Prior military service must have been separated under honorable conditions (honorable discharge)

Required documents

• Resume (two-page maximum)
• OF-306 Declaration for Federal Employment
• Police Applicant Pre-Screening Questionnaire
• SF-50 demonstrating FERS or CSRS retirement as a federal law enforcement officer (or current LEO employment if not yet retired)
• FLETC Diploma and/or Transcript showing completion of the UPTP or CITP (or equivalent federal law enforcement training program certificate/transcript)
• Cover letter (optional, but encouraged)
• DD-214 or Statement of Service including character of service (if applicable)

When to apply

• Date posted: September 1, 2026
• Application close date: September 30, 2026 at 23:59:59 (UTC)

How to apply

• Complete, print, and sign the OF-306 and the Pre-Screening Questionnaire
• Log into your USAJobs account or create a new account at https://www.usajobs.gov
• Upload your resume (two-page maximum), signed OF-306, Pre-Screening Questionnaire, SF-50, and training certificates/transcripts
• Complete the occupational assessment questionnaire
• Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package
• Verify application completeness by checking the Application Status link in your USAJobs account

Additional information

• The initial appointment is for one year, with a possible extension up to four years.
• Mandatory separation applies at age 60.
• Oral board interviews are currently conducted virtually, but travel to Washington, D.C. at the applicant's own expense is required for those who advance to the background investigation stage.
• The Supreme Court does not pay a travel per diem, hotel costs, or travel expenses for applicants participating in the hiring process.
• The hiring process includes an oral interview, background investigation interview, medical exam, physical abilities test, psychological exam, and a comprehensive background investigation.