<p>Summary</p> <p>This position is covered by Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP). LEAP is an additional compensation of 25% of the base salary and locality pay. See additional pay information in the Duties section.</p> <p>Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations in multiple locations.</p> <p>Summary</p> <p>This position is covered by Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP). LEAP is an additional compensation of 25% of the base salary and locality pay. See additional pay information in the Duties section.</p> <p>Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations in multiple locations.</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Accepting applications</p> <p>Open & closing dates</p> <p>08/07/2025 to 08/13/2025</p> <p>Salary $88,621 to - $137,000 per year Pay scale & grade GS 12 - 13</p> <p>Locations</p> <p>10 vacancies in the following locations:</p> <p>Riverside, CA</p> <p>San Diego, CA</p> <p>Washington, DC</p> <p>Key Largo, FL</p> <p>Show morefewer locations (9)</p> <p>Miami, FL</p> <p>Glynco, GA</p> <p>Selfridge ANG Base, MI</p> <p>Buffalo, NY</p> <p>Boqueron, Cabo Rojo, PR</p> <p>Fajardo, PR</p> <p>San Juan, PR</p> <p>McAllen, TX</p> <p>Bellingham, WA</p> <p>Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required 50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-Relocation expenses will be paid in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulation limits and agency policy. Puerto Rico and St. Thomas locations ONLY. Appointment type Term Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive</p> <p>Promotion potential</p> <p>13</p> <p>Job family (Series)</p> <ul> <li>1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series </li></ul> <p>Supervisory status No Security clearance Secret Drug test Yes Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No</p> <p>Announcement number AMO-SMP(ICTAP)-12778441-JJM Control number 842711500</p> <p>This job is open to</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)</p> <p>Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.</p> <p>Veterans</p> <p>Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference</p> <p>Military spouses</p> <p>Military spouses relocating under PCS orders or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty.</p> <p>Clarification from the agency</p> <p>Displaced Federal employees under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP); Reemployment Priority List (RPL); Displaced Federal employees requesting special priority selection consideration under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP); Individuals eligible under Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA); Certain Military Spouses; Current and former Land Management employees who meet the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act.</p> <p>Videos</p> <p>Duties</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Applicants will be referred for selection consideration throughout the announcement open period. Further questions regarding the Marine Interdiction Agent position can be sent to the AMO Recruiters at CBP_AMO_Recruiting@cbp.dhs.gov</p> <p>Serve as a Marine Interdiction Agent (MIA) performing Marine Law Enforcement operations for the detection, prevention, interdiction, and apprehension of terrorists, terrorist weapons, and other contraband and persons from illegally entering or attacking the United States.</p> <p>Your duties will include:</p> <ul> <li>Monitoring behavior patterns and activities of suspect persons, vehicles, or vessels believed to be engaged in illegal activities. </li><li>Interpreting radar data to calculate appropriate intercept while tracking vessels and people to a successful interdiction. </li><li>Searching persons, vessels, baggage, and cargo for contraband or weapons incidental to detention or arrest. </li><li>Collecting, refining, and analyzing strategic and tactical intelligence. </li></ul> <p>This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GS-12 & GS-13. You may be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level automatically (without re-applying) once you complete 52-weeks at each grade level, received supervisory approval, and possess the required licensing and certifications for that grade level. It is expected that all career Journeymen obtain the full performance level of GS-13.</p> <p>Licensing and certifications requirements for promotion to the next higher grade level are possession of a USCG MMC with one of the following capacities:</p> <p>GS-12 (Master or Offshore Vessel Commander); successful completion of the Tactical Boarding Officer (TBO) course AND the initial certification training for Vessel Commander (VC) at the National Marine Training Center (NMTC).</p> <p>GS-13 Master or Higher (Mate, Chief Mate, Second Mate, Third Mate) license of any tonnage or higher , 1 year of qualifying law enforcement experience AND the CBP Interceptor Vessel Commander (VC) certification with designation at the CBP National Marine Training Center (NMTC).</p> <p>The compensation acronyms used below are:</p> <ul> <li>LEAP: Law Enforcement Availability Pay (25% Everyone) </li><li>RI: Recruitment Incentive (25% for Caribbean Locations) </li></ul> <p>Example annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations (Fajardo, PR, and St. Thomas, VI)(RUS + LEAP + RI). CAMB RI is only available to new Federal employees as described in 5 CFR 575.102. Eligibility will be determined by Human Resources.</p> <p>GS-12 2nd or 3rd year annual pay - $132,931</p> <p>GS-13 3rd year of annual pay - $158,075</p> <p>Example annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations (Key West and Marathon, FL)(Locality Salary Table + LEAP)</p> <p>GS-12 2nd or 3rd year annual pay - $117,979</p> <p>GS-13 3rd year of annual pay - $140,293</p> <p>Recruitment Incentive (RI):Upon Entrance on Duty (EOD) in Caribbean Air and Marine locations, you may be eligible to receive a Recruitment Incentive, pending budgetary approval and per the terms outlined in agency policy. The Caribbean Incentive is 25 percent of an employee's annual salary.</p> <p>Duty Locations: A duty location will be offered after successful completion of the pre-employment process.</p> <p>The duty location listed in the final offer letter may include any geographic location within the Northern Border Region, Southwest Region, Southeast Region or Caribbean Air and Marine Branch.</p> <p>Current possible duty locations include:</p> <p>Southeast Region: Ft. Lauderdale, Miami and Marathon, FL and the Caribbean Air and Marine Branch (CAMB): Fajardo, Mayaguez, Ponce, and San Juan, PR, and Saint Thomas, VI.</p> <p>Northern Border Region: Bellingham WA</p> <ul> <li>Your opportunity for final selection is increased based on your flexibility to Enter on Duty at priority duty location* </li></ul> <p>Limited Duty Locations as of 02/1/2025 - Applying to this JOA does not guarantee any of the locations listed below will still be available once you've completed the pre-employment process. Locations are offer based on the current needs of the service at that time.</p> <p>Southeast Region: Houma, LA.</p> <p>Southwest Region: Brownville, TX.</p> <p>Northern Region: Port Huron, MI.</p> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Conditions of employment</p> <ul> <li>Qualifying Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC), or a Merchant Mariner Licensing Division (MMLD) issued license </li><li>You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position </li><li>Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service </li><li>Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below) </li><li>All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English </li><li>You may be required to pass a background investigation and/or polygraph </li><li>CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures </li><li>As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties. Please review further details via the following link. </li><li>Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit. </li><li>DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>This position has a selective factor, as a minimum qualification requirement all candidates must have a qualifying Merchant Mariner Credential. See the U.S. Coast Guard Issued Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC) section that is listed below for qualifying capacities.</p> <p>You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:</p> <ul> <li>Independently applying advanced skill in controlling/commanding law enforcement scenes to include conducting searches, making arrests, processing arrests and seizure of evidence and property. </li><li>Collecting, refining, analyzing, and disseminating tactical, operational, and strategic intelligence to execute maritime and aviation enforcement operations. </li><li>Analyzing tactical, operational, and strategic intelligence from wide-ranging sources. </li><li>Highly skilled in writing comprehensive arrest, criminal and incident reports. </li><li>Assisting government or state attorneys in preparation for court cases or grand juries, testifies as a law enforcement officer in court proceedings, and administrative forums. </li><li>Extensive experience in applying arrest authorities and constitutional law in various alleged criminal situations, or knowledge and experience of CBP laws, regulations, policies, legal precedent. </li></ul> <p>You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:</p> <ul> <li>Independently applying advanced skill in controlling/commanding law enforcement scenes to include conducting searches, making arrests, processing arrests and seizure of evidence and property. </li><li>Leading a multi-agency response to a suspect vessel intercept and use and command multiple high-speed intercept vessels while coordinating with multiple types of aircraft and land unit responses. </li><li>Analyzing tactical, operational, and strategic intelligence from wide-ranging sources. </li><li>Establishing facts and secure evidence through the use of private and public records. </li><li>Mastery of constitutional and statutory laws; investigative procedures and techniques; and specialized interdiction techniques. </li><li>Mastery of law enforcement and interdiction techniques to detect, detain, apprehend, arrest, and interdict suspected violators of federal laws. </li></ul> <p>NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements.</p> <p>Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.</p> <p>AND</p> <p>U.S. Coast Guard Issued Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC): You must submit a valid, legible copy of your Merchant Mariner Credential at time of application. Your copies must include the expiration and capacity pages of your MMC.</p> <p>Qualifying Capacities are:</p> <p>Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV),</p> <p>Mate of 200 gross tons or greater (Inland, Great Lakes, Near Coastal or Oceans),</p> <p>Chief Mate, Second Mate, and Third Mate Unlimited Oceans or</p> <p>Master of 25 GRT or greater (Inland, Great Lakes, Near Coastal or Oceans)</p> <ul> <li>or- </li></ul> <p>An Issued MMLD: You must submit proof of an issued MMLD, and a credential status that is in a unexpired standing. <em>It cannot be pending additional information for MMLD application process.</em>You must have your Official MMC Credential issued at the time of scheduling and at assessment appointment. Don't have an MMC? See what it takes to get one by viewing Application Acceptance Checklist at this link.</p> <p>You must:</p> <ul> <li>Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and </li><li>Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 08/13/2025. </li></ul> <p>The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.</p> <p>Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For additional information, review the following link: Applicant Resources | CBP Careers</p> <p>Polygraph Examination: The Marine Interdiction Agent position is a polygraph-required position. If you are not a current CBP employee in a law enforcement position, you may be required to take a polygraph exam and have favorable results in order to continue in the pre-employment process. Please see Applicant Resources | CBP Careers</p> <p>Polygraph Reciprocity: CBP may accept the results of a prior federal polygraph exam in lieu of a CBP polygraph exam. You will receive information to request reciprocity in your Background Investigation Package.</p> <p>Polygraph Waiver: Certain veterans may be eligible to obtain a polygraph waiver. You will receive information to request a waiver in your Background Investigation Package.</p> <p>Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions:</p> <ul> <li>Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military </li><li>A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government </li><li>Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university </li><li>Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government </li></ul> <p>Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period.</p> <p>Education</p> <p>Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.</p> <p>Rigorous Law Enforcement Officer Special Retirement Coverage: This is a rigorous position subject to mandatory retirement under the special retirement provisions for law enforcement officers under CSRS and FERS (5 CFR 842.803 and 5 CFR 831.903, Conditions for Coverage; 5 USC 8425(b) and 5 USC 8335(b), Mandatory Separation; and 5 USC 8412(d) and 5 USC 8336(c), Immediate Retirement). For more information on required years of service and retirement age, click on this link. For further information on when an employee continues or discontinues coverage under the special retirement system for law enforcement officers, please see the CSRS and FERS handbook, Chapter 46 (CSRS pages 12-14, and FERS pages 41-43).If you have questions regarding your retirement coverage provisions, please contact the CBP Retirement Operations Center at (202) 863-6180.</p> <p>Age Requirement: Provisions of Public Laws 93-350 and 100-238 allow the imposition of a maximum age for initial appointment to a primary Law Enforcement Officer position within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In accordance with DHS Management Directive 251-03, the "day before an individual's 37th birthday" is the maximum age for original appointment to a position as a primary law enforcement officer within DHS.The age requirement is also necessary to ensure that you are able to complete the 20 years of applicable service for retirement. NOTE: The Commissioner of CBP has approved a temporary increase in the maximum allowable age to 40 for original placement into a Marine Interdiction Agent position.</p> <p>Unless the below criteria applies, you must meet this age requirement by 08/13/2025 AND enter-on-duty no later than the day prior to your 40th birthday in order to achieve the required 20 years of service for retirement.</p> <p>Creditable law enforcement officer service - Covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), or creditable service covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8401(36) (as a Customs and Border Protection Officer) on or after July 6, 2008, may be applied toward the maximum age requirement. This age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving in a federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).</p> <p>Veterans' Preference Eligibility - To ensure compliance with statutes pertaining to the appointment of preference eligible veterans as determined by the Merit Systems Protection Board in its decision Isabella v. Dept of State, the maximum age for original appointment articulated above shall not apply to the hiring of individuals entitled to veterans' preference eligibility under 5 U.S.C. 3312. You must submit proof of Veteran's Preference (DD-214 Member 4 Copy) at the time of application.</p> <p>Additional information</p> <p>Fitness: You must be able to meet job-related standards.</p> <p>Security Clearance: You may be required to obtain a Secret or higher level clearance for this position.</p> <p>Firearm Requirement: This position requires that the incumbent meet initial and continuing qualifications in the use of firearms as outlined in the Gun Control Act of 1968, amended by the Lautenberg Amendment of 1996. An applicant whose background includes any of the following will be ineligible for consideration: 1) convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding one year; 2) has any outstanding warrants or is a fugitive from justice; 3) unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance; 4) adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to a mental institution; 5) illegally or unlawfully in the United States; 6) renounced U. S. citizenship; 7) subject to a court-ordered restraining (protection) order from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner (spouse, former spouse, parent of applicant's child, individual who cohabitates or has cohabitated with the applicant), or child; or 8) convicted under Federal, State, or Tribal Court of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence against an intimate partner or child.</p> <p>Driver's License: You must possess the ability to operate a Government Owned Vehicle. A valid, non-restricted driver's license is required.</p> <p>Training: This position has a training requirement. You may be required to successfully complete the training requirement as a condition of employment. Failure to successfully complete the required course(s) of training in accordance with CBP standards and policies will result in placement into either a former or different position, demotion, or separation as determined by management and appropriate procedures.</p> <p>Mandatory Completion of Basic Training: You will be detailed to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy (FLETC) in Glynco, GA, for 15 weeks of Air and Marine Basic Training (AMBT). The training is comprised of formalized courses of basic technical instruction necessary to perform the duties of the position, including Spanish Language training and:</p> <ul> <li>1.5-mile run/walk within 16 minutes and 30 seconds or less, </li><li>24 push-ups within one minute or less, </li><li>220-yard sprint in 60 seconds or less and a </li><li>100 yard Non Stop Swim without stopping or touching bottom. </li><li>5 minute tread/float. </li></ul> <p>You must exit a simulated downed aircraft in the water while wearing blacked out goggles, followed by self-rescue into a life raft. Firearms qualification must be achieved for the duty-issued handgun, and proficiency for the M-4 rifle, and 12-gauge shotgun.</p> <p>To Learn more See, Air and Marine Basic Training Program here.</p> <p>Marine Interdiction Agents: After successfully completing AMBTP, and the Marine Law Enforcement Training Program (MLETP) at FLETC, MIAs will complete additional training at the National Marine Training Center in St. Augustine, FL and at their new duty station.</p> <p>Travel: Overnight travel may be required on a regular and recurring basis.</p> <p>Mobility: You are required to sign a mobility agreement and be willing to relocate as necessary.</p> <p>Uniforms: This position requires you to wear an officially-approved uniform while in a duty status.</p> <p>Shift Work: This position requires regular and recurring shift work. You must be willing and available to work rotating shifts. You may also be rotated between assignments and duty locations.</p> <p>Overtime: Employees must be fully trained to be eligible for overtime.</p> <p>Expand Hide additional information</p> <p>Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Help</p> <p>A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.</p> <p>Review our benefits</p> <p>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.</p> <p>How you will be evaluated</p> <p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p> <p>Applicants will only be considered for the Eligibilities for which they claim in the job questionnaire AND must provide the supporting documentation. Applicants will not be considered for Eligibilities for which they did not claim, regardless of the documentation submitted with the application. TAG:Application Preview.</p> <p>We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education, and training will be rated using an assessment questionnaire.</p> <p>Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. View information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibilityon OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the Required Documents section of this announcement.</p> <p>3-Part Vessel Assessment: Once you meet the minimum qualifications and pass the polygraph examination, you will be evaluated using three (3) qualification assessments: written examination, vessel practical and structured interview. Assessments are pass/fail and applicants must pass all three assessments to receive consideration. Scores on passed assessments are valid for 12 months, except in cases when the applicant declines a position with AMO. See Three Part Vessel Assessment at https://www.cbp.gov/careers/mia for additional information. You will be responsible for all expenses associated with transport to and from a location to later be determined, as well as lodging and all other personal expenses incurred.</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Help</p> <p>A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.</p> <p>Review our benefits</p> <p>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.</p> <p>Required documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <p>Help</p> <ul> <li>Your resume: A resume in English describing your job-related qualifications is required and will be used for the purpose of reviewing your qualifications. It must contain your full legal name, address, phone number, complete work history including a detailed description of your duties, the dates you performed those duties (MM/DD/YY), your hours worked per week, job title, as well as series, grade, and salary (if applicable). For additional required items, see the link above. *Note- It is recommended that you upload your resume as a PDF instead of a Word document to ensure document quality. Ensure that your uploaded resume is not a password protected document, to include Office 365 passwords. </li><li>REQUIRED U.S. Coast Guard Issued Merchant Mariner Credentials: You must submit a legible and current copy of your Merchant Mariner Credentials: OUPV, Mate of 200 gross tons or greater (Inland, Great Lakes, Near Coastal or Oceans), Chief Mate, Second Mate and Third Mate Unlimited Oceans or Master of 25 GRT or greater (Inland, Great Lakes, near Coastal or Oceans), oran MMLD with an issued status and unexpired credential. </li><li>Your responses to the job questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12778441 </li><li>Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable at this time; however, official copies will be required prior to entrance on duty) or a list of coursework with hours completed provided from the institution. Education must be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Education obtained from a foreign university or college is not creditable unless it has been evaluated by an organization that specializes in interpretation of education credentials. For a listing of some accrediting agencies see NACES | Credentials Evaluations Provided by NACES Members. See https://www.accreditation.info/education-quality/usa-recognition.html for more information. </li><li>Age Requirement Documents: If over the age of 40 you must submit proof of eligibility for this position. If requesting an age waiver based on Federal law enforcement service; you must submit copies of your SF-50s reflecting the start and end dates of creditable Federal (not military) service. Block 30 of your SF-50 should show Retirement Code M, MF, MR, O, OF or OR. </li><li>Age Waiver Documents: Applicants entitled to veteran's preference must submit proof of claim. See 'Are you a veteran' below for required documentation. </li><li>Active Duty Applicants: Statement of Service (Certification letter): If currently on active duty, you must submit certification from the Armed Services. This certification should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; (2) campaign badges and expeditionary medals earned; and (3) the character of service. If you apply with a written statement at this stage, your preference will be verified by a Member Copy 4 of your DD214 upon separation from the military. </li><li>Are you a veteran? If you are applying under a veteran appointing authority, you must submit documentation to support eligibility such as a DD-214 listing the character of service and either qualifying medal(s) or service period, a VA Disability Award letter dated 1991 or later, and/or supporting documentation as listed on the Standard Form 15. If you are currently serving on active duty, you must submit a written statement from the armed forces certifying your dates of service, your rank, expected character of service and anticipated date of separation. If you apply with a written statement at this stage, your preference will be verified by a DD 214 upon separation from the military. To learn more click here. </li><li>Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP), Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), or the Reemployment Priority List (RPL)? You must submit a separation notice; your most recent SF-50 (noting your current position, grade level and duty location); a copy of your recent performance rating; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; or a Military Department of National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456; or RPL registration documentation. </li><li>Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your initial and termination SF-50s. </li></ul>