FEDERAL

LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING

CENTERS

PRODUCER RESOURCE STEWARD

Voluntary Application File (VAF)

Eligibility Requirements

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

» Are a current or former career/career-conditional 

competitive service employee of the Federal 

Government; OR

» Meet the requirements for the Veterans Recruitment 

Appointment (VRA) authority; OR

» Meet the requirements for the 30% or more disabled 

veteran (DVAAP) authority; OR

» Meet the requirements for the Americans with 

Disabilities Act (ADA).

Meet at least one of the below requirements:

(see requirements explained for more details on requirements)

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» Human Resources Specialist - 0201

» Contract Specialist - 1102

» Law Enforcement Specialist (Instructor) - 1801

» Information Technology Specialist - 2210

Select an Accepted VAF Applications Titles and Series:

The FLETC Human Capital Oce is responsible for accepting and maintaining VAF 

applications for non-competitive eligibles. VAF applications are active for a 

period of one year from the date of receipt. 

For additional information please contact the FLETC Human Capital Oce at 

etc-jobinfo@dhs.gov or (912) 267-2289.

All VAF opportunity are posted at: http://www.usajobs.gov/ 

(Search using Department of Homeland Security and Federal Law 

Enforcement Training Center.)

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» Current or Former Career/Career-Conditional Competitive Service Employee of the Federal Government: You must have previously 

held or currently occupy a permanent position equivalent to or higher than the full performance grade-level of any position in the VAF 

you would be considered for. The VAF is not a means for promotional opportunities. A Notication of Personnel Action (SF-50) 

indicating occupational series, grade and tenure is required. 

» Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA): The VRA is a special authority by which agencies can appoint eligible veterans without 

competition to positions at any grade-level up to the GS-11 grade-level or equivalent. VRA appointees are hired under excepted 

service appointments to positions that are otherwise in the competitive service. If you are claiming VRA eligibility, you must submit a 

Certicate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214) with your application. Visit the following website for detailed 

information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/. 

o You meet the VRA eligibility criteria if you are: 

• Disabled veteran; or a 

• Veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a 

campaign badge has been authorized; or a 

• Veteran who, while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces, participated in a United States military operation 

for which an Armed Forces Service Medal was awarded; or a 

• Recently separated veteran who has been discharged or released from active duty under other than 

dishonorable conditions for not more than a three (3) years period. 

» Service-connected disabilities of 30% or more Appointment (DVAAP): Veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or 

more are eligible for non-competitive appointment at any grade-level for which you qualify. If you are claiming a service-connected 

disability, you must submit a DD-214, SF-15 and supporting documents (e.g., ocial statement from the Department of Veterans' 

Aairs) with your application. Visit the following website for detailed information:

http://www.opm.gov/employ/veterans/html/vetguide.asp. 

o You meet the service-connected disabilities of 30% or more eligibility criteria if you are: 

• Retired from active military service with a disability rating of 30% or more; or 

• Rated by the Department or Veterans Aairs (VA) since 1991 or later, to include disability determinations from a 

branch of the Armed Forces at any time as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.

» Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures at any 

grade-level for which they qualify. Applicants must submit an appropriate certicate of eligibility issued by the State Vocational 

Rehabilitation Agency or the Department of Veterans’ Aairs when applying for positions. The Federal Law Enforcement Training 

Center fully supports employment of individuals with disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations. Visit the following 

website for detailed information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/

o You meet the eligibility criteria for ADA if you possess “Proof of Disability” which includes any of the following: 

• Statements or letters on a physician’s/medical professional’s letterhead stationary; or

• Statements, records or letters from the Federal Government agency that issues or provides disability benets; or

• Statements, records or letters from a State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency counselor; or

• Certication from a private Vocational Rehabilitation or other Counselor that issues or provides disability 

benets. 

Note: Proof of the disability is required for appointments of persons with disabilities. FLETC will accept as proof of disability 

documentation from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional duly certied by a State, the 

District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory, to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., State or private); or 

any Federal agency, State agency, or an agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benets. 

Note: The Oce of Personnel Management (OPM) only accepts attendance and/or degrees from schools that are accredited 

institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information may be obtained at OPM and U.S. Department 

of Education websites: 

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classication-qualications/general-schedule-qualication-standards/ and 

http://www.ed.gov/admins/naid/accred/index.html.

Requirements Explained: