Federal

Police Officer (Reemployed Annuitant)

Supreme Court of the United States ยท Judicial Branch
๐Ÿ“ Washington, District of Columbia LP-00 $86,530 - $147,928/yr
Posted: Feb 1, 2026 Deadline: Feb 28, 2026 (Closes in 13 days days left)

About This Position

This is a term position with the Police Department of the Supreme Court of the United States, open to all FERS and CSRS retirees who are eligible for reemployment as a federal annuitant and federal law enforcement officer. A dual compensation offset waiver will be granted allowing reemployed annuitants to earn their full salary and their full annuity without penalty. Pay match offers may only consider base pay and locality. $86,530 - Minimum starting salary $147,928 - Maximum base salary

Qualifications

The following criteria must be met in order to be eligible to apply as a reemployed annuitant: Currently a FERS law enforcement officer (LEO) eligible for retirement or a FERS-LEO retiree; Current federal law enforcement officers who are eligible to retire may apply with the understanding that their retirement must be effective prior to appointment. Successful completion of the Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP) or the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP). Your certificate or FLETC transcript must be included with your application. If you need a copy of your FLETC transcript, you can request it through email at [email protected], by calling (912) 267-2457, or by visiting the following URL: https://www.fletc.gov/request-your-transcript. Completion of other Federal law enforcement academy programs will be considered on a case-by-case basis. For example, equivalent training programs from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), or U.S. Postal Inspection Service. A certificate or transcript of completion must be included with your application. Applicants must be mature, reliable, skilled in oral and written communication, and have excellent interpersonal skills; Must have the ability to display a high standard of ethical conduct and be trusted in all work situations; Applicants must have no record of felony convictions, and must not currently be involved in any pending criminal charges; Applicants who possess prior military service must have been separated under honorable conditions (honorable discharge); Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 21 years of age, but not yet 60 years of age. Applicants interested in direct placement into the Dignitary Protection Unit must additionally possess a minimum of five (5) years of experience in dignitary protection.

Major Duties

The Supreme Court of the United States Police is a Federal law enforcement agency that derives its authority from United States Code 40 U.S.C. 6121. The Supreme Court Police enforce Federal and District of Columbia laws and regulations, as well as enforce regulations governing the Supreme Court Building and grounds prescribed by the Marshal and approved by the Chief Justice of the United States. The department's mission is to ensure the integrity of the Constitutional Mission of the Supreme Court of the United States by protecting the Supreme Court, the Justices, employees, guests, and visitors. The Supreme Court Police are responsible for providing a full range of police services, to include: Protection of the Supreme Court Building and grounds, and persons and property therein; Dignitary Protection for the Supreme Court Justices, both domestically and internationally; Maintain suitable order and decorum within the Supreme Court Building and grounds, to include policing demonstrations and large-scale events; Provide Courtroom security; Provide residential security for the protectees of the Supreme Court of the United States; Prepare numerous reports to include incident, found property, accident, and arrest reports, as well as testify in court. The Supreme Court Police Dignitary Protection Unit is responsible for providing a full range of protective security services, to include: Utilize expert knowledge of protective operations, countermeasures, protective intelligence, and general law enforcement duties to safeguard protectees of the Supreme Court of the United States; Provide Courtroom security; Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to build operational plans; Travel domestically and internationally, as required; Conduct threat research and assessment support; Conduct additional responsibilities as assigned in support of the Dignitary Protection Unit and police operations, as primary duties permit.

Education

A high school diploma is the minimum educational requirement for applicants meeting the other eligibility criteria.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Your application and responses to the Pre-Screening Questionnaire will be reviewed and evaluated. Employment is subject to successful completion of the oral interview, background investigation interview, medical exam, physical abilities test, psychological exam, and a comprehensive background investigation. Oral interviews are currently being offered virtually. To participate in our hiring process, you will need to travel to the Washington, D.C. area if you advance to the background investigation stage. The Supreme Court does NOT pay a travel per diem, hotel costs, or travel expenses for applicants to participate in our hiring process. The four events for the Physical Abilities Test (PAT) will be: A Slalom Run between two (2) sets of cones, placed 75 feet apart for an overall distance of 375 feet; Descending and Ascending one (1) flight of steps, completing five (5) down and up series; Dragging a 165 lbs Rescue Dummy a distance of 40 feet; Fifteen (15) single-handed trigger pulls with each hand, while the arm is extended. The timer will stop once the 30th trigger pull is completed. Due to the high number of applications received and the number of positions available, passing all phases of the hiring process does not guarantee an offer of employment if better qualified applicants are identified.

Additional Information

Working for the Supreme Court of the United States Police offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health insurance benefits, and premium pay. Dual Compensation Offset Waiver - A dual compensation offset waiver will be granted allowing reemployed annuitants to earn their full salary and their full annuity without penalty. Sick Leave - Employees earn 104 hours of sick leave per year that accrue without limit. Annual Leave - Employees earn annual leave at the following rates: 13 days per year for the first three years of service, 20 days after three years of service, and 26 days every year after 15 years of service. Employees may carry over a maximum of 240 hours (30 days) of annual leave from one calendar year to the next; Overtime - Supreme Court Police Officers working overtime are eligible to earn monetary pay or compensatory time at a rate of 1.5 times their derived hourly pay; Premium Pay - Supreme Court Police Officers working the hours between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM are eligible to earn Night Differential at a rate of 10% of their derived hourly pay. Sunday premium is earned at a rate of 25% of their derived hourly pay; Paid Parental Leave - The Court provides up to 12 administrative workweeks of paid parental leave during the 12-month period following the birth or new placement of a child; FICA Coverage - The Federal Insurance Contributions Act, refers to payroll taxes withheld from earned income for Social Security and Medicare. Social Security deductions of 6.2 percent will be withheld from your pay. However, your taxable wages, earned as a reemployed annuitant, will count towards your Social Security benefit up to the Social Security income threshold; Educational Assistance - Up to $5,000 per calendar year is available for eligible employees based on budget approval and the relevance of the requested courses to enhance job performance. A signed agreement committing the employee to repaying any amounts paid by the Court if the employee discontinues service from the Court within one year of completing the course is required. Additional Benefits include flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and the SmartBenefits transit subsidy.

How to Apply

All applications are reviewed in the order that they are received. Failure to provide all application materials will result in your application being denied. Please note that all applications must be filled out in their entirety and be legible in order to be considered. You must complete, print, and sign the OF-306, as well as the Pre-Screening Questionnaire, then upload them along with your resume (two-page maximum). These three documents are required, in addition to SF-50s (or equivalent) demonstrating that you are a FERS or CSRS retiree for reemployment as a federal annuitant and a federal law enforcement officer, in order to be considered. Please submit only these documents. You are also invited to include a cover letter if you wish. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJobs account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJobs resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJobs account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJobs account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.

Required Documents

The following documents are required of all applicants: 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 Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP) or the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) The following additional documents are also required if applicable to you: Cover Letter (optional, but encouraged) DD-214 or Statement of Service (must include character of service) Diploma and/or Transcript from an equivalent federal law enforcement training program for case-by-case consideration

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Police Officer (Reemployed Annuitant) position at Supreme Court of the United States?
The salary range for this position is $86,530 - $147,928/yr. This is a LP-00 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the Police Officer (Reemployed Annuitant) job located?
This position is located in Washington, District of Columbia. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
The following criteria must be met in order to be eligible to apply as a reemployed annuitant: Currently a FERS law enforcement officer (LEO) eligible for retirement or a FERS-LEO retiree; Current federal law enforcement officers who are eligible to retire may apply with the understanding that their retirement must be effective prior to appointm...
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Feb 28, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
No security clearance is required for this position.
What does LP-00 mean?
LP-00 refers to the General Schedule grade level. Higher grades require more experience and offer higher pay. Visit our GS Pay Scale page for full salary tables by grade and locality.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.