FERS Definitions

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FERS Primary or Rigorous Position

Primary or rigorous duties are duties of which are so rigorous that employment opportunities are limited (through maximum entry age and physical qualifications) to young (maximum entry age is described in a later paragraph) and physically vigorous individuals, whose "primary" duties are:

  • to perform work directly connected with controlling and extinguishing fires; or
      
  • investigating, apprehending, or detaining individuals suspected or convicted of offenses against the criminal laws of the United States, or protecting the personal safety of United States Officials.
Revised 05/03/2002

 

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