Career feedback: USAID, FLEO

frostfire · 07-09-2018, 09:37

Hello folks,

I have a chance to apply to USAID and Supreme Court police officers
Anyone have experience working for or with them?
I’ve been working with aid for few months and they can be quite “special,” yet I’m becoming more and more of a believer in the strategic impact of soft power. They seem to be quite optimist and positive folks too.... in contrast to the pragmatic, cynical, jaded christiazns in action. Also learned a lot about aid perspective of working with CA in various spots. Finally, I met a former SEAL captain who transitioned to aid. He and I got into some pretty deep discussions. Anyhow, still in the soul searching stage.
From a practical view it’s just a career to continue life of service, from which I derive meaning.

Thank you kindly

ff

**The Reaper** · 07-09-2018, 10:45

I thought that SCOTUS security was a function of the US Marshals Service?

TR

frostfire · 07-10-2018, 07:37

I think the marshals protect federal court houses all over the nation.
The Supreme Court police officer application goes to the Supreme Court HR though, so *shrugs*

Leozinho · 07-10-2018, 20:24

The Supreme Court has its own police force. They train at FLETC. I had a buddy that started there. Lots of static security. He wasn’t on very long before he started doing dignitary protection, driving the justices around DC. If that sounds exciting, it’s not and gets old quickly. But is probably better than standing post all day.

I think the best part is it gets your foot in the door to fed law enforcement. It may “stop your clock” in regards to being hired before 37. So you are approaching that age and are worried about being too old for various 1811 gigs, it buys you time. Verify that. I could be wrong.

RE:USAID. Is this for a contract uniform guard position in DC? I could be wrong but I don’t think they have sworn police officers. They do have a few 1811 special agents posted overseas investigating fraud.

I’ve worked with AID a lot and get on with them very well. Probably like them better than their DoS counterparts. Have you looked into their OFDA (Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance) to see if that might appeal to you? It’s not law enforcement but has the service element.

frostfire · 07-11-2018, 08:23

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Originally Posted by Leozinho

The Supreme Court has its own police force. They train at FLETC. I had a buddy that started there. Lots of static security. He wasn’t on very long before he started doing dignitary protection, driving the justices around DC. If that sounds exciting, it’s not and gets old quickly. But is probably better than standing post all day.

I think the best part is it gets your foot in the door to fed law enforcement. It may “stop your clock” in regards to being hired before 37. So you are approaching that age and are worried about being too old for various 1811 gigs, it buys you time. Verify that. I could be wrong.

RE:USAID. Is this for a contract uniform guard position in DC? I could be wrong but I don’t think they have sworn police officers. They do have a few 1811 special agents posted overseas investigating fraud.

I’ve worked with AID a lot and get on with them very well. Probably like them better than their DoS counterparts. Have you looked into their OFDA (Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance) to see if that might appeal to you? It’s not law enforcement but has the service element.

Thank you for the insight, Leozinho.
yes, stop the clock is one appeal, since apparently active duty does zilch for age waiver. Also still waiting for DSS to open again now that the hiring freeze is gone. Already have DOS clearance and continue to build up OCONUS diplomatic experience.

It is actually for USAID foreign service officer. Not much age limit. I like their mission, and that they have more $$$ and sustainability than CA. Soft power indeed with strategic impact not easily quantified, but it's there. I also have quite few credentials (foreign language, Master's etc.) that can place me quite high in the register.