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OCCUPATIONAL SERIES THAT APPLY TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

Examples of Occupational Series that Include Employees Who are LEOs Based on Their "Primary Duties"

Correctional Administrator (0006)
Correctional Officer (0007)
Park Ranger (0025)
Deputy U.S. Marshal (0082)
Police Officer (0083)
General Inspection, Investigation, and Compliance (1801)
Compliance Inspection and Support (1802)
General Investigating (1810)

Criminal Investigating (1811)
Game Law Enforcement (1812)
Border Patrol Agent (1896)
Aircraft Operation (2181)

Air Marshal (Transportation Security Administration)
Postal Inspector (Postal Service)
Probation and Pretrial Services Officer (Judicial Branch)
Examples of Occupational Series that Include Employees Who Are LEOs Based on Having "Frequent and Direct Contact" with Convicted Criminals (e.g., support staff at Federal prisons)

White Collar

Safety and Occupational Health (0018)
Chaplain (0060)
Social Science (0101)
Psychology (0180)
Recreation Specialist (0188)
Human Resources Management (0201)
Miscellaneous Administration and Program (0301)
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant (0303)
Secretary (0318)
Financial Administration and Program (0501)
Accounting Technician (0525)
Medical Officer (0602)
Physician's Assistant (0603)
Nurse (0610)
Electronics Technician (0856)
Legal Instruments Examining (0963)
Contracting (1102)
Food Services (1667)
Education and Vocational Training (1710)
Information Technology Management (2210)

105 Miscellaneous Other Occupational Series

Blue Collar

Electrician (2805)
Electrical Equipment Repairing (2854)
Fabric Working (3105)
Upholstering (3106)
Welding (3703)
Sheet Metal Mechanic (3806)
Metal Forming Machine Operating (3869)
Painting (4102)
Pipefitting (4204)
Plumbing (4206)
Wood Work (4601)
Carpentry (4607)
Utility Systems Repairing-Operating (4742)
Maintenance Mechanic (4749)
Gardening (5003)
Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic (5306)
Automotive Mechanic (5823)
Materials Handling (6907)
Laundry Machine Operating (7305)
Cooking (7404)

27 Miscellaneous Other Occupational Series

NOTES:

  1. Law enforcement officer (LEO) means an employee covered by the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) law enforcement officer retirement provisions.

  2. Under CSRS and FERS, the definition of "law enforcement officer" includes employees whose primary duties are the "investigation, apprehension, and detention of individuals suspected or convicted of offenses against the criminal laws of the United States" and employees who have "frequent and direct" contact with convicted criminals, such as prison support staff. (See 5 U.S.C. 8331(20) and 8401(17). Also see Part II of this report.)

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