Q. From 1998 to 2002, I worked as an inspector for the U.S. Customs Service (now CBP) which was, at that time, a non-law enforcement position. In 2002, I was hired by another agency as a criminal investigator, a law enforcement position that falls under 6c. A few years ago, CBP officers were given law enforcement status in the government, and they are now all under 6c. Can I buy back my four years as an inspector since that position is now under 6c? If not, how do those years calculate into my retirement; will they add on once I…
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Q. In 2008, CBP was legally given 6C law enforcement. I retired in 2007 with 19 years of law enforcement experience working for Customs and Border Protection. I was basically forced to retire since the agency informed me that I could no longer perform the essential elements of the job, supervisory CBP officer. They provided me with the job description of a CBP officer — the job description used today providing 6C coverage to all new recruits. I am wondering if I am entitled to 6C retirement coverage since I met and perform the 6C law enforcement duties before my…
Q. I am a civilian 0083 police officer for the Navy. We are attempting to get 6C law enforcement officer coverage in our department. I understand that the two law enforcement retirements are based on OPM’s definition and what work is performed at you duty station. But what is the process in trying to get either retirement in place? A. You’ll find the definitions of what constitutes a law enforcement officer at www.opm.gov/retire/pubs/handbook.pdf. Just scroll to Parts 46A3 (CSRS) and 46B3 (FERS). For a group of positions to be considered for such coverage, the positions must meet the criteria. Then…
Q. I started my federal service in 1982 under CSRS in a noncovered position. Soon after 9/11, my position was shifted to a law enforcement officer covered CSRS 6C position. I have to retire in 2021 because I will have completed 20 years of the LEO position and will be forced out due to my age. How do I calculate my retirement? Is all of my time considered covered? As an LEO, I also get administratively uncontrollable overtime, plus Fair Labor Standards Act provisions for the first two AUO hours worked. Our group works an average of three to four…
Q. I have been a FERS 6c employee for eight years. I have 12 years of active-duty military service. I have already put in two weeks’ notice to leave my 6c job but would like to buy back my military time to increase my deferred annuity. Do I have to buy back the military time before my employment terminates? A. Yes.
Q. I am a federal law enforcement officer (6c covered). I want to do 20 years covered and five years nonlaw enforcement. I will be 48 with 25 years (20 law plus five nonlaw). Can I retire at 48 with law enforcement retirement, or would I have to wait until I turn 50? I was told by HR that I could do the 20 and five and retire with enhanced retirement. The goal is to do my 20 and get out of law enforcement but retain the enhanced retirement. A. You would have to have 25 years of covered service…
Q. I’m 54 with more than 20 years in a FERS 6c law enforcement officer covered position and am considering a transfer to a noncovered position as a Department of Defense civilian. This will allow me to continue federal service beyond the age 57 mandatory retirement for LEOs. Can I expect the transfer between agencies to be smooth? Are there any transfer pitfalls I should be aware of? Will an agency transfer adversely affect my LEO retirement? A. While there is no guarantee, there’s also no reason to think your transfer to another agency wouldn’t be smooth. Because you already…
Q. I went from a 6c covered law enforcement position to non-6c back to 6c. Does the 20 years I must have in 6c to retire have to be consecutive, or do I just have to get the 20 in by age 57? A. You just have to get 20 years of covered service.
Q. I am a federal law enforcement officer with four years of service in a 6c covered position. I was injured in the line of duty and my agency is unable to accommodate me in another position, so I am being medically retired. What are the health insurance options for me and my family after my disability retirement? A. Assuming that you are enrolled in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, as a FERS disability retiree you will be able to continue that coverage. Note: When you apply for FERS disability retirement, you must simultaneously apply for Social Security disability…
Q. I have 16 years of 6C (law enforcement) covered service and am 42. I bought back seven years of active-duty military time about five years ago. That gives me 23 years combined. If I work under 6C service for two more years, I will have 18 years of 6C service and 25 years total. Can I retire in two years under the provision of 25 years of service? A. No. You have to have 25 years of actual law enforcement service to retire under the special provision.