Browsing: 6(c) coverage

Q. I joined the Marine Corps in 1988, served until 1992 and bought back my deposit. I then worked under federal law enforcement — 6(c) coverage — until 2001, when I transferred to a non-6(c) covered position until 2004, with no break in service. I then immediately obtained a position under the 6(c) provisions with no breaks in service as a special agent and am still employed. I am 43 years old and will have 32 years of federal service at age 50. At what age can I switch to a non-6(c) position and still retire with the law enforcement/firefighter…

Q. I am an FERS GS with four years until I get my 20 under 6(c) law enforcement officer and a year and half after that until mandatory retirement. I have been offered a 6(c) job overseas — how is the high-3 calculated? Is it on the base level GS schedule (plus LEAP) I actually earn, or is it based on a modified amount of what I would have earned in DC — which is how the overseas postings on Foreign Service retirement seems to work? I am pretty sure all the COLA, post allowances and danger pays don’t calculate…

Q. I worked for the Department of Justice for 10 years’ 6(c) coverage, and I worked for the Federal Air Marshal Service for almost 11 years, also 6(c) coverage. I also have six years of military service I bought back. I had to leave federal service to take care of my parents. I’m only 46; can I collect a retirement when I turn 50? A. No. You’ll have to wait until you reach your minimum retirement age.