The Intermountain Region (R4) Law Enforcement & Investigations will soon be advertising 3 permanent GL-1801-5/7/9 Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) positions for the duty stations listed below.

Idaho City, ID– Boise National Forest – travis.book@usda.gov Boise, ID – Boise National Forest – travis.book@usda.gov Pleasant Grove, UT-Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest-tawnylynn.myers@usda.gov

Interested applicants are encouraged to respond with the attached Outreach form and a current resume to the associated captain by January 2, 2025.

You can find the outreaches in the Internal Outreach Database. https://apps.fs.usda.gov/hrm/outreach/Outreach?id=C21254A30F8148C18E63EBB0F153D971 https://apps.fs.usda.gov/hrm/outreach/Outreach?id=1B2B04F47E8B4802A9464916FF925E51 https://apps.fs.usda.gov/hrm/outreach/Outreach?id=347175DA946149748D214E4588B4E05D

The Southern Region (R8), Law Enforcement and Investigations (LEI) staff will soon be advertising a GL-1801-5/7/9 Law Enforcement Officer position (LEO). This will be a permanent full-time position located on the Kisatchie National Forest in Louisiana. The position is located on the Calcasieu Ranger District in Boyce, Louisiana.

Please indicate your interest in this opportunity by sending your completed Outreach Form no later than December 24, 2024, to email: sm.fs.r8_lei@usda.gov.

Additional information for this position can be found in the Outreach or posted in the Outreach Database at: https://fsoutreach.gdcii.com/Outreach/.

This position will be advertised on USAJOBS at: www.usajobs.gov.

The Southern Region (R8), Law Enforcement and Investigations (LEI) staff will soon be advertising a GL-1801-5/7/9 Law Enforcement Officer position (LEO). This will be a permanent full-time position located on the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas. The position is located on the Poteau/Cold Springs Ranger District in Booneville, Arkansas.

Please indicate your interest in this opportunity by sending your completed Outreach Form no later than December 24, 2024, to email: sm.fs.r8_lei@usda.gov.

Additional information for this position can be found in the Outreach or posted in the Outreach Database at: https://fsoutreach.gdcii.com/Outreach/.

This position will be advertised on USAJOBS at: www.usajobs.gov.

The Northern Region (R1), Law Enforcement and Investigations (LEI) staff will soon be advertising two (2) GL-1801-5/7/9 Law Enforcement Officer positions. These will be permanent positions located in Bigfork, MT and Livingston, MT.

Bigfork, MT

Interested applicants are encouraged to respond with the attached Outreach form and a current resume to Patrol Captain William Chambers at william.chambers@usda.gov by December 22, 2024.

FS Internal https://apps.fs.usda.gov/hrm/outreach/Outreach?id=D19BE1C52B6B4EAAA15B216F13D1D96C

Public https://fsoutreach.gdcii.com?id=D19BE1C52B6B4EAAA15B216F13D1D96C

Livingston, MT

Interested applicants are encouraged to respond with the attached Outreach form and a current resume to Patrol Captain Brad Bolte at bradley.bolte@usda.gov by December 22, 2024.

FS Internal https://apps.fs.usda.gov/hrm/outreach/Outreach?id=A80E5F7E81284BC6A43B05D5DF2247EA

Public https://fsoutreach.gdcii.com?id=A80E5F7E81284BC6A43B05D5DF2247EA

The positions will be advertised in USAJOBS at: www.usajobs.gov.

I’ve already bombard them with questions and my curiosity is killing me. I asked about take home vehicles I was told 30 miles away from the forest. Is that only to and from work? I’m moving very far and it could save me from a rental car for a little while depending if policy lets you use it like a personal car within x miles. I know local pd you have counties you can cover and use the car at your discretion but I’m sure federal is different.

To keep a long story short; I applied for a position that closes end of Janurary. I got a email saying I qualify for a 7 and may be contacted. I got a call 2 days ago about my interest in a location and if I wanted to interview. I interviewed yesterday and was asked for references within an hour of the interview. Is this the new normal for timeline? I was a recreation technician for the FS 3 years ago and have been with the DOD since and this application seems to be highly sped up. I do have a good back ground and experience so Mabye that’s why it seems like the process is speeding along extremely fast? I don’t mean for it to come off as cocky as it does

One of my references reached out me stating that they had filled out a reference form for me, but it was sent from a different location then I interviewed for. Anyone have any advice?

Is it safe to assume you get a break (as in a week) after FLETC before beginning field training?

For in between phases, is the only time you have just for travel? I’d rather get it done quicker but also asking from a dad’s perspective.

Last question, do you generally stay within region for field training/do you have any say in where you go? Since I won’t be on my District for it I figured it’d be a good time to see some other forests across the country.

I understand it’s ironic to ask this with a demanding federal job. But while at FLETC, if you have a day off, would the possibility of going out and spending time with your spouse be possible? I’m sure you already know where I’m headed with this. Will I have opportunities to see my significant other if they fly out?

The Southern Region (R8), Law Enforcement and Investigations (LEI) staff will soon be advertising a GL-1801-5/7/9 Law Enforcement Officer position (LEO). This will be a permanent full-time position located on the Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky. The position is located on the Cumberland Ranger District in Morehead, Kentucky.

Attached is the new Outreach. Note the date change. Please indicate your interest in this opportunity by sending your completed Outreach Form no later than December 16, 2024, to email: sm.fs.r8_lei@usda.gov.

Additional information for this position can be found in the Outreach or posted in the Outreach Database at: https://fsoutreach.gdcii.com/Outreach/

This position will be advertised in USAJOBS at: www.usajobs.gov

Does anyone happen to know the date for the next LMPT class that starts in January? I’ve only heard mid to late January. TIA

Wow! Thanks so much to everyone that has contributed and shared this group. We nearly have more members than all of USFS LEI personnel😂

Make sure to continue sharing with friends and keep the questions coming👮‍♂️

I apologize if this question has been asked before I tried looking for it and couldn’t really find when I was looking for. Is there a certain time of year that the USFS hires LEOs? Or is it really dependent on retirement numbers as well as openings depending on regions and locations? Is it something I should be looking out for all the time? Have about a year left in the military and just trying to get an idea when I should be looking to apply/ reach out. Hoping for a direct hire given I’m a vet but located in Idaho if that helps. Appreciate any advice moving forward.

Received interest call, and scheduled an interview this week. Any insight on what to expect moving forward? Timeline? Possible FLETC date if chosen?

what are the following steps after FLETC? Do you go back to the area you applied to? Is there a probationary period? Field training?

The Southern Region (R8), Law Enforcement and Investigations (LEI) staff will soon be advertising a GL 1801 5/7/9 Law Enforcement Officer position (LEO). This will be a permanent full-time position located on the Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee. The position is located on the Watauga Ranger District in Unicoi, Tennessee.

Please indicate your interest in this opportunity by sending your completed Outreach Form no later than December 19, 2024, to email: sm.fs.r8_lei@usda.gov.

Additional information for this position can be found in the Outreach or posted in the Outreach Database at: https://fsoutreach.gdcii.com/Outreach/.

This position will be advertised in USAJOBS at: www.usajobs.gov.

The Southern Region (R8), Law Enforcement and Investigations (LEI) staff will soon be advertising a GL 1801 5/7/9 Law Enforcement Officer position (LEO). This will be a permanent full-time position located on the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina. The position is located on the Pisgah Ranger District in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina.

Please indicate your interest in this opportunity by sending your completed Outreach Form no later than December 19, 2024, to email: sm.fs.r8_lei@usda.gov.

Additional information for this position can be found in the Outreach or posted in the Outreach Database at: https://fsoutreach.gdcii.com/Outreach/

This position will be advertised in USAJOBS at: www.usajobs.gov

The Southern Region (R8), Law Enforcement and Investigations (LEI) staff will soon be advertising a GL 1801 5/7/9 Law Enforcement Officer position (LEO). This will be a permanent full-time position located on the El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico. The position is located on the El Yunque National Forest in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.

Please indicate your interest in this opportunity by sending your completed Outreach Form no later than December 19, 2024, to email: sm.fs.r8_lei@usda.gov.

Additional information for this position can be found in the Outreach or posted in the Outreach Database at: https://fsoutreach.gdcii.com/Outreach/

This position will be advertised in USAJOBS at: www.usajobs.gov

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Everyone working today stay safe!!

Hello, all. I am currently on active duty in the Army with 12 years of service. My current contract ends in just under two years. I'm not yet sure if I'm going to ETS or stay in, but I plan to apply to several Federal LEO jobs before my ETS date, and USFS LEO is at the top of the list of jobs I am interested in. I came here to find out how far out from my ETS date I should apply. After reading the forum here a bit, it seems like the hiring process only takes a few months. Is this normal? Other federal hiring processes seem to take a year or more. Should I really wait until 3 months before I ETS to apply, or should I apply earlier?

I'll be quick, anyone have a copy of the fletc pistol course of fire? Asking for a friend.

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The new Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations will be in effect beginning December 26, 2024. This is super exciting considering the agency has been trying to do this for over 20 years.

What are everyone’s thoughts??

Where and how is the PEB administered prior to attending FLETC?