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Job Series Codes

You can search USAJOBS.gov using keywords or the job series code, a four-digit number corresponding to a government job category. The most common security and protection job series codes are listed below.

1801: General Inspection, Investigation and Enforcement

1802: Compliance Investigation and Support

1811: Criminal Investigator

1895: Customs And Border Protection

1896: Border Patrol

Sample Positions

Agency: Pentagon Force Protection Agency
Salary Range: $64,65 to $100,736/year

As an investigations coordinator, you will:

Serve as an integral member of investigative teams providing support during the conduct of criminal administrative, inspections and assessment. Duties include investigative and crime prevention matters involving the full range of criminal allegations including larceny, of government services and equipment, contract fraud, rape, robbery, fraud and contract employee misconduct
Identify elements of proof, develop investigate plans and strategies, identify and collects evidence, prepare, conduct witness and subject interviews

Agency: Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers
Salary Range: $71,012 to $92,316/Year

As a law enforcement specialist, you will:

Serve as an instructor in the assigned PT program/course areas of law enforcement such as: Arrest Procedures, Defensive Tactics, Ground Fighting Tactics, Intermediate Weapons (Baton, Oleoresin Capsicum, etc.), Crowd Control Techniques, Close Quarters Combat, Basic First Aid, Trauma Management, CPR, AED, Officer Survival Afloat, and Physical Conditioning.
Monitor the progress of students, documenting their results, and/or recommending remedial and corrective action.

Federal positions in security and protection include investigators, compliance officers, security guards and customs officials. Criminal investigators ensure our borders are secure at Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Safety compliance specialists ensure federal aviation regulations are met at the Department of the Interior.

Top Security and Protection Positions by Region	Percentage
South Atlantic	14.2%
Pacific West	2.9%
West South Central	2.2%
Mountain West	1.8%
Mid-Atlantic	1.6%
East North Central	1.4%
West North Central	1.3%
Northeast	0.5%
Positions Overseas	0.19%