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Applications received are reviewed by the Supreme Court’s Human Resources Office. Applications are reviewed in the order that they are received, once the USAJOBS vacancy closes at the end of each month. You will hear back approximately two-three months after you apply.

The hiring process varies based on each individual applicant’s background, as well as the current needs of the department. The full hiring process can be between six to nine months.

Applicants over the age of 39 may still be considered if they can demonstrate sufficient prior coverage under the federal law enforcement retirement system special provision to allow them to achieve at least 20 years of total service before reaching age 60. Individuals older than 39 would not be able to be hired in time to be eligible for retirement. See 5 U.S. Code 8425(d) for details on the special provision. Active-duty military cannot be counted toward the years of service necessary to meet the retirement eligibility requirement.

The Physical Abilities Test (PAT) is conducted on the first day of a three-day hiring stage. It will be scheduled in coordination with the Medical and Psychological Exams.

The four events for the Physical Abilities Test (PAT) will be:

• A Slalom Run between two (2) sets of cones, placed 75 feet apart for an overall distance of 375 feet;
• Descending and ascending one (1) flight of steps, completing five (5) down and up series;
• Dragging a 165 lbs. Rescue Dummy a distance of 40 feet;
• Fifteen (15) single-handed trigger pulls with each hand, while the arm is extended.
  The timer will stop once the 30th trigger pull is completed.

The maximum allowable time (regardless of age or gender) is three minutes and forty-five seconds (3:45).

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) conducts a Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB) fitness test, which consists of five different components. These include Body Composition, Illinois Agility Run, Sit and Reach, Bench Press and 1.5 Mile Run. Additional information can be found at https://www.fletc.gov/physical-fitness-standards

FLETC is approximately 12 weeks long. Hires receive full salary, housing, and meals during the academy. Only applicants that have previously attended FLETC and are current LEOs (those considered lateral hires) are not required to attend FLETC.

Lateral transfers are required to take the POST exam as all agencies proctor and grade the exam differently. We require a 70% or higher on each of the 4 sections and each section is timed independently. The POST exam will only be waived for current federal police officers. Corrections and security experience is not considered equivalent to law enforcement experience for lateral eligibility.

No, we accept entry-level applicants. You must qualify by education (6 months from attaining associates degree) or experience (3 years of active-duty-military service; 1 year of active-duty military service for Military Police, Master-at-Arms, Security Forces, and Maritime Enforcement Specialist; or 3 years of extensive work history in positions that develop skills and competencies that are transferable to the role of an entry-level law enforcement officer). You can apply to our entry level posting at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/871065800

Residential Security Unit works 12-hour shifts. All other units have three 8-hour shifts: 0700 to 1500, 1500 to 2300, and 2300 to 0700. SCUSPD officers know their schedule a year in advance.

Many overtime opportunities are available for those that are interested and SCUSPD plans accordingly to limit forced overtime.

Subject to budget approval, SCUSPD offers up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement (must prove relevance to job performance) and $10,000 in student loan repayment.