Field Staff Law Enforcement Ranger.

About the role

Develop and implement a law enforcement program involving investigations, apprehending violators, interagency coordination, education, and other law enforcement related activities.

Duties

• Investigate areas where acts of criminal activity, theft, vandalism or offenses of the criminal laws and regulations of the United States that relate to the public lands and resources have occurred
• Analyze criminal activity and violation problems on public lands
• Plan, implement, and coordinate law enforcement activities, including interpreting and enforcing laws; conducting investigations; promoting prevention and public safety; and performing investigative duties
• Develop and maintain liaison with other Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies; coordinates law enforcement efforts having impact with other agencies

Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.

Requirements

• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Direct Deposit participation required
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment
• Pre-employment and random drug testing is required
• A physical examination will be required, or a statement regarding physical ability will need to be completed
• Must maintain physical fitness standards throughout employment
• Required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards; uniform allowance provided
• May be required to serve a 1-Year Probationary period or 2 year trial period
• Required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority
• A financial disclosure report will be required within 30 days of appointment
• Firearm qualification and certification are required, and ongoing proficiency must be maintained
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must be free of any domestic violence convictions
• Must successfully complete 40 hours of in-service training annually
• Must maintain a delegation of law enforcement authority
• Prior to appointment, must be determined physically fit, pass a medical examination, and pass the Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB) consisting of: agility run, bench press, 1.5 mile run, sit and reach, and body composition
• Must pass the agility run, bench press and 1.5 mile run in the 25th percentile
• Primary law enforcement position under special retirement provisions (5 U.S.C. 8336(c) CSRS and 5 U.S.C. 8412(d) FERS)
• Subject to maximum entry age requirements; must not exceed age 37 unless you have sufficient prior Federal civilian service in a 6(c) covered position OR you are a preference eligible veteran
• New Law Enforcement Rangers must complete Introduction to Resource Protection Training within first two years
• Must complete Natural Resource Police Training (NRPT) at FLETC or approved equivalent before delegation of law enforcement authority
• Successful completion of Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP) must occur within one year of receiving delegation; failure results in loss of delegation and/or termination

Qualifications

Selective Placement Factors:

• Must be at least 21 years of age and must not have reached 37th birthday upon appointment (exceptions: prior Federal service in primary covered position sufficient to complete 20 years by mandatory retirement age 57, or qualified veterans' preference eligible)
• Must have a current, valid State Driver's License by 09/08/2026

For GL-9 grade level:

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7 level performing at least four of: investigating criminal activity involving violence, theft, destruction of property, or trespassing; issuing citations and assisting in filing criminal complaints; preparing documentation for court proceedings and/or providing testimony; conducting investigations involving locating, securing, and protecting crime scenes; gathering and/or seizing evidence
• OR master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related
• OR combination of education and experience

For GS-11 grade level:

• One full year of specialized experience equivalent to GL/GS-9 level including: performing criminal investigations and applying laws of evidence; testifying in court; preparing investigative reports; applying Federal and state laws; understanding administrative, civil, and criminal procedures; coordinating criminal investigations; experience related to law enforcement activities involving public lands and natural resources
• OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related
• OR combination of education and experience

Additional Qualification Information:

• Promotion to full performance level is neither guaranteed nor implied
• Veterans' preference: must supply DD-214 and SF-15 if applicable for MEA waiver eligibility
• Proof of prior 6(c) covered service must be submitted prior to employment (SF-50s showing beginning and ending dates)
• Volunteer experience (Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, etc.) is creditable
• To substitute education for experience, transcripts must include name, school name, grades, credit hours, major(s), GPA or class ranking, and date degree conferred
• Foreign education requires proof that the education is equivalent to accredited U.S. education

Time-in-Grade: Competitive candidates must meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.

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