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Police Officer (Reemployed Annuitant)

Supreme Court of the United States

Judicial Branch

Recent

Location

Washington, District of Columbia

Salary

$86,530 - $147,928

per year

Closes

January 31, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for retired federal law enforcement officers to return as police officers at the Supreme Court, protecting the building, justices, staff, and visitors while enforcing laws and maintaining security.

It involves tasks like dignitary protection, courtroom security, event policing, and report writing.

Ideal candidates are experienced retirees who are reliable, ethical, and skilled in communication, seeking to use their background in a prestigious federal role without losing retirement benefits.

Key Requirements

  • Current or eligible FERS law enforcement officer retiree under 60 years old
  • Successful completion of Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP) or Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP), with certificate or FLETC transcript
  • U.S. citizen with no felony convictions or pending criminal charges
  • Honorable discharge if prior military service
  • Mature, reliable with excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills
  • High ethical standards and trustworthiness
  • For Dignitary Protection Unit: Minimum 5 years of dignitary protection experience

Full Job Description

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.

$83,362 - Minimum starting salary $142,513 - Maximum base salary 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 fletc-transcripts@dhs.gov, 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.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/1/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/1/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: SCUSPD-202601-RA