CSRS Frequently Asked Questions

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What is considered covered service in CSRS?

Primary Position: 

Firefighters

  • To perform work directly connected with controlling and extinguishing fires; or 
      

  • Maintaining and using firefighter apparatus and equipment. 


Law Enforcement Officers

Investigating, apprehending, or detaining individuals suspected or convicted of offenses against the criminal laws of the United States. 


Secondary Position: 

Clearly in the firefighting or law enforcement field; 

In an organization having a firefighting or law enforcement mission; 

and 

Is either: 

  1. Supervisory - primary duties are as a first-level supervisor of firefighters or law enforcement officers in primary positions; or

  2. Administrative - executive, managerial, technical, semi-professional, or professional position for which experience in a primary firefighting or law enforcement position (or equivalent experience outside the Federal government) is a MANDATORY PREREQUISITE. 

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