Service Cover Letter

Q-* Objective

In your own words, please briefly describe the type of position you are seeking. Be

as specific as possible. If a job ti tle succinctly describes what you are targeting,

p lease wri te i t down.

Job Announcement Number

I f no particular job vacancy target, please send us the details, examples,

or links similar to the jobs you are planning to pursue. Please be informed that

submitting a generic type of resume for federal employment is not advisable since

t he assessment and evaluation procedures for federal jobs are different from private

employment.

For my specific resume please refer to job announcement number 09-34NJ. T he job

t i tle of my objective is Foreign Service Criminal Investigator (Special Agent). I am

seeking any “1811” federal employment and that is whz I have requested a second

resume: to put that second resume to fi t those jobs both now and in the future.

Foreign Service Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) appeals to me because this is

a position in the Foreign service, offering many vacancies in many areas, including

overseas. I realiye this is a GS-13 equivalent position for which I do not yet have the

federal experience required to start at the GS-13 level, but I can always re-apply in

t he future and the specific resume will be helpful in the application of other Foreign

Service openings. T his job can be viewed in complete at:

h ttp://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?

JobID=83945999&JobTitle=Foreign+Service+Criminal+Investigator+

(Special+Agent)&q=1811&where=&x=0&y=0&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=N &FedP

ub=Y&AVSDM=2010-05-22+05:20:00. I f you go to w ww.usajobs.com and type in the

keyword “1811”, all the positions for which I would be interested will appear. As I

u nderstand it, the federal application system goes through several computer

screenings before reaching human eyes and that is why I have chosen you to wri te

t hese resumes. I u nderstand that you are more capable of knowing the KSAs and

t ranslating my mili tary occupation skills into civilian terms with which the

computers are familiar. T he following is what I found online in relationship with

application to federal jobs:

T he same basic concepts t hat apply to writ ing effective resumes apply to completing

federal applications. You need to learn, focus, research, analyze and ask for help.

Before you begin writ ing, learn everything you can about the agencies and positions

for which you’d like to compete. You can research and find federal job vacancies

online at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov and h ttp://www.Federaljobsearch.com or

i nformation about the application process at h ttp://www.usajobs.opm.gov/EI25.asp.

V isit agency websites by clicking L inks at the left of your screen and selecting

Federal Employment Sites. You can also talk with your network contacts to learn

more about the jobs and the agencies.

Carefully read and study the vacancy announcements. Print the ones for which you

a re most suited, and highlight the specific duties and requirements of each position.

T his will help guide your resume wri ting. Most applications will require using the

Federal Resume Format and not the OF-612. Even if you are required to post your

resume online, you should fi rst use a word processing program to wri te one and

p rint i t. Later, you can eliminate the formatting and then copy and paste i t in to an

online resume.

Unlike resumes for business, the federal resume includes many more details about

your work experiences, your education and professional t raining, awards, honors

scholarships and professional memberships, and your outside interests and

volunteer experiences that could be relevant to the job and could highlight your

personal qualities. These resumes could be two to five pages; check specifics detailed

i n each vacancy announcement. You may also be required to add a section about

your knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs), which are those special qualifications

and personal att ributes needed to perform the function of a particular job. These

should be on separate pages and should be geared to the KSAs mentioned in the

announcement. You should wri te a cover letter highlighting your abilities and

successes as the best candidate for the job and your interest in the agency and i ts

m ission.

The following is the “compliance” information that must appear on your federal

resume. Leaving out any i tem will make you ineligible for the position.

Vacancy I nformation

Give the Announcement Number, the Job Ti tle and the Grade(s) for the position.

H eading

Include your full name, address with ZIP, home and work phone numbers with area

codes, email address and social security number. Have a section with Personal

I nformation that includes count ry of citizenship, veteran’s preference (as a veteran

you get preference), civil service status, and whether your present supervisor can be

contacted. Your education can be listed next or later in the resume depending on the

t ype of emphasis you want. L ist your most recent degrees first with years of

g raduation or attendance, the university or school and i ts location. You may want to

l ist specific courses that are relevant to the job. Next include your professional

t raining or job-related t raining courses with dates.

Work Experience

Work Experience should cover your jobs for the last 10 years. Usually start with

your most recent, but if a prior experience is more relevant or was a civil service job,

i t may be to your advantage to start with that fi rst. Include your job ti tle, company

and address, dates of employment, salary, hours worked per week, and your

supervisor with a phone number. For each position, wri te about your duties and

accomplishments as they relate to the duties and requirements listed in the

particular vacancy or vacancies for similar positions. Show how you will be able to

do the job better than anyone else. You could also wri te a summary of your

qualifications and place i t before your work experience. Make sure that you include

t he keywords you found in the announcement in your summary and in the details of

your work experiences.

Job-related Awards, Honors, Memberships and Volunteer Experience

At the end, you can include a section with your job-related awards, honors,

memberships and volunteer experience that is directly job-related or enhances your

K SAs, which are discussed in a supplemental statement. The KSAs can be grouped

i nto four areas: occupational and subject matter knowledge and skills; ability to

p lan and organize; person-to-person relationships; and communication skills. These

can be on plain paper or agency forms, if required, with one KSA to a page and your

name and date at the bottom of each page. This is an additional chance to wri te

about your skills, knowledge and abilities that relate to your work experiences (paid

and un-paid), education, and life experiences that will show that you are the best

person for the position.

The federal government has at least four automated systems for submit ting

electronic applications. Resumix, a HotJobs Software program used by Defense

agencies, relies on advanced optical character recognition software to scan your

resume and assign you skills. If you would like your resume entered into the

Resumix system, visit http://acpol.army.mil/employment to learn more about the

p rogram, the Resume Builder and Job Application K i ts. Other federal automated

application systems include QuickHire, used by EPA, USGs and many other non-

defense agencies; AVUE, used by the L ibrary of Congress; and USASTAFFING,

used as a staffing service by OPM for federal agencies.

First, wri te your resume and delete all formatting. You can use capital letters for

emphasis and t i tles. Then, carefully following the instructions, copy and paste your

resume into the required fields. You can use an online Resume Builder to wri te your

resume. A supplemental data sheet, giving a profile of your jobs will be required.

Finish your federal employment package with a knockout cover letter. If you are

sending your packet electronically, this letter can be an attachment or pasted in to

your email message.

Q-2 Education

Please list the name(s) of the school(s)/college(s)/university (ies) where you have

s tudied after high school. Indicate the city(ies) and state locations and the inclusive

dates. Be specific. Mention whether or not you have completed the program(s) and

w hat degree(s) or certificate(s) of completion, etc. you received.

A ugust 2001-August 2004

E astern Kentucky University

521 Lancaster Ave.

Richmond, Ky 40475

College of Justice and Safety, received A.A. Police Studies August 6, 2004

Classes included: In t ro to Sociology, In t ro to Criminal Justice, Social Problems,

A merican Sign Language, In t ro to Computer Information Systems, English

Composition I and I I, Int ro to Astronomy, World Li terature4 I and I I, Mathematics

w ith Applications, Acting I and I I, Health, Advanced Composition, American

C ivilization, Foundations in Policing, Criminal Law, Criminal Investigation, Police

L iability and Ethics, Police and Media, Criminal Procedures, Field Experience:

V ictim Advocate with Somerset Police Department, In t ro to Biology, Organized

C rime, Basic Mi li tary Science, Law Enforcement, Personal Physical Conditioning,

B allet, and First Aid.

A ugust 2009-May 2010-06-16

Eastern Kentucky University

521 Lancaster Ave.

R ichmond, Ky 40475

College of Justice and Safety, received B.S. Police Studies May 8, 2010

C lasses included: I n t ro to Physical Anthropology, In t ro to Corrections and

J uvenile Justice, The Juvenile Justice System, Criminal Justice Research, Crime

and the Built Environment, Int ro to Comparative Politics, Public Speaking, Crime

Corrections and Cinema, Perspectives on Crime and Delinquency, Applied Criminal

J ustice Analysis, Social Forces and Policing Society, and Contemporary Police

S trategies.

Q-3 P rofessional T raining

In this section, list special t raining programs you have previously joined. Kindly

i nclude clearances, certificates, and other licenses.

OSUT (Army basic t raining and Mili tary Police AIT) Ft Leonard Wood, Mo Aug 04-

Jan 05

Various t raining over 5 years as a Mili tary Police: PSD (personal security detail),

C LS (combat lifesaver), USD (Unarmed Self Defense), Marksmanship (m9 pistol,

m16, m4, m249, 50 cal, m203 grenade launcher), Verbal communication skills, r iot

control, MOUT (mili tary operations on urban terrain), EVOC (emergency vehicle

operator’s course), Field Sanitation, Sexual Harassment Awareness, Suicide

P revention, Domestic Violence, Verbal persuasion, COPS, Filing and

A dministration, Active US Government Secret Clearance, H M MWV, Generator and

Heater Operation, Vehicle Recovery, Drill and Ceremony, Bayonet,

Corrections/Detainee Operations, Compass and Map Navigation, Taser

Certification, PR-24 and retractable baton at the Polizei Academy in Germany,

F ield Sobriety Testing, In toxilizer 5000, Sleep Deprivation, etc.

Q-4 Experience:

• May 2001 High School Graduation

Pulaski County H igh School

Somerset Ky 42501

• August 2001-August 2004 A.A. Police Studies

Eastern Kentucky University

(See Q-2 Education)

• August 26, 2004-August 25 2009

US Army Mil i tary Police 31B

o August 2004-January 2005

Fort Leonard Wood, Mo

A lpha Co. 787 MP BN “Trainee”

A normal day of Basic Training /AIT (OSUT) is very structured. As one might

suspect, i t begins with PT (physical t raining) which goes on throughout the day in

some form or fashion. I t includes t raining in all sorts of areas one would need as a

soldier and as military police. I did confidence and obstacle courses. I spent several

days roughing it “in the field.” I dug foxholes and learned marksmanship with

n umerous weapons. There was also extensive classroom environment before

t raining as an MP in a mock t raining town. Much of the information listed under

p rofessional t raining was started during my stay at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo.

o January 2005-June 2006

Wiesbaden, Germany

501 Mi li tary Police Company

1st A rmored Division “Patrolman”

Most of my typical workdays in Wiesbaden were comparable to that of any police

officer. I still did Physical t raining at least once daily. There was a weapons draw

( I carried a 9mm pistol on duty.) and vehicle equipment draw after marching to the

P rovost Marshal’s Office (“PMO” or “MP Station”). After checking the vehicles,

equipment, and radios, I drove to my patrol area to begin my shift. Shifts could be 8

or 12 hours at any time of day and in any type of weather or any holiday.

F ur thermore, I was on-call 24/7 unless on leave or pass. Duties as a patrolman

i ncluded cases of t raffic accidents/violations, t raffic control, school patrol, domestic

v iolence, customs violations, child neglect or abuse, vehicle search, t respass,

shoplifting, emergency response, and the paperwork/police reports for all of the

v iolations listed above and those encompassed in the Uniform Code of Mil i tary

J ustice (UCMJ). The basic job description of Mi li tary Police is to protect lives and

p roperty on Army installations by enforcing mili tary laws and regulations as well as

controlling t raffic, preventing crime, and responding to emergencies. Mili tary

Police are responsible for providing support to the battlefield by conducting area

securi ty, internment/resettlement, maneuver and mobili ty support, law and order,

and police intelligence operations. Duties performed by Mi li tary police include

performance as a team member in support of battlefield operations, installation law

and order operations and security of Army resources and installations. They lead

m ilitary police teams in support of battlefield operations and leads and supervises

small sections in support of security and installation law and order operations. MPs

lead MP squads and sections, operates police desks, plans crime prevention

measures, operates evidence rooms and prepares operations plans and orders in

m ilitary police detachments in support of both battlefield and installation law and

order operations and security of resources and installations. Similar civilian

occupations include first-line supervisors/managers of police and detectives, police

and sheriff’s patrol officers, security guards, business operations specialists, and

t raining and development specialists.

W hen I was off road duty, I t rained for non-garrison missions (deployments) by

going to Field Training Exercises in areas such as Friedburg, Mainz, Grafenwoehr,

Speyer, and Baumholder Germany. I learned skills also mentioned under the

P rofessional Training section. A typical day in the field would include convoy

securi ty, building search, many live-fi re ranges, detainee operations or securing a

M OUT (Mili tary Operations in Urban Terrain) site.

o June 2006-July 2006

Novo Selo, Bulgaria

501 Mi li tary Police Company

1st A rmored Division “Patrolman”

I conducted Personal Security Detail (PSD) and gate guard/vehicle search. I

p rovided hotel security for a 4 star general and his peers. I searched the room and

s tood guard outside the door through the night. I ran minor errands and was to

search and notify of any gifts received. This was a plain-clothes, concealed carry

weapons position. I also provided airport t ransportation security for the arrival of

officers into Bulgaria via Sophia. When not conducting PSD duties, I was paired

w ith Bulgarian and Romanian soldiers. I performed gate guard and searched all

vehicles as well as keeping record of any and all personnel entering or leaving Novo

Selo. I performed base security and observed the detention of local nationals

reported to be t rying to enter the area. Protest control was exhibited concerning a

g roup of local nationals as well.

o July 2006-September 2007

Wiesbaden, Germany

501 Mi li tary Police Company

1st A rmored Division “Patrolman”

Patrolman duties were the same as the t ime period listed from January 2005-June

2006.

o September 2007-November 2008

COB Speicher, FOB Normandy, and FOB Warhorse: I raq

(OIF VI I-OIF VI I I)

501 Mi li tary Police Company

1st A rmored Division

“ Driver” “Gunner” “Team Leader” “Detainee guard/in processor”

D uring my 15 month deployment to I raq, I had ever-changing duties. I helped set

u p and operate a short-term detainee holding facility for suspected insurgents. I

p rocessed, searched, listed personal i tems and seized evidence and supervised

medical evaluation of the detainees. I escorted detainees to the lat rine, fed or gave

water and medications, Korans, and prayer mats to the detainees. After no more

t han 72 hours I escorted the detainees to the next facility to await t rial. By

escorting, I mean convoy security to another base on the roads of I raq. After the

detainee mission ended, I conducted both mounted and dismounted patrols in the

city Baquabah and surrounding areas. These patrols were done in hand with the

I raqi Police (IP). I talked to the people, gathering their concerns on safety, fresh

water, electricity, health, and education. I distributed candy, toys, and school

supplies to children. I provided medical attention to the people when possible. I

performed these tasks in order to gain the t rust of the people and to improve their

s tandard of living and improve the US/Iraqi t rust and relations as well as that of

t he IP/Iraqi relations. During the last part of this deployment I helped t rain the IP.

I went weekly to each IP station, teaching how to better facilitate their operations.

T hey learned accountability of personnel, equipment, and weapons. They were also

t aught to better process evidence and detainees. When present and needed, I

assisted in IP operations of search and detainment. I also maintained Arms Room

operations.

o November 2008-August 2009

Wiesbaden, Germany

501 Mi li tary Police Company

1st A rmored Division “Patrolman”

Patrolman duties were the same as the t ime period listed from January 2005-June

2006.

• August 2009-May 2010 B.S. Police Studies

Eastern Kentucky University

(See Q-2 Education)

Q-5 Areas of Expertise

A. I am f lexible in routine and tasks in accordance with accepted standards. I

am no stranger to overseas duty assignments that change all the time. I have

worked lonnnng hours in the least favorable conditions.

C OPY AND PASTE ALL OF Q-5 FRO M ONET!

Q-6 Professional Affiliations

VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) L ifetime Member

Q-7 Activities

• I am a member of Dabney Volunteer Fire Department

• I am active in Global Missions and Disaster relief. I haver been on

n umerous t r ips, primarily to the count ry of Belize where I taught ESL

(English as a Second Language), led Bible Schools, conducted disaster

relief, and taught life skills to adults. I plan to go to Haiti this year in

J uly and November for a week each t ime.

• I am a member of the Central Kentucky Volkswagen Club.

• I volunteer at Christian Flights In ternational (CFI) weekly.

• I consider myself very active in my community, visiting schools to talk

about my experiences.

Q-8 Awards and Honors

• 4 Certificates of Achievement

• 1 Certificate or Appreciation (from President George W. Bush)

• 2 Overseas Service Ribbons

• 1 Army Achievement Medal

• 1 Army Commendation Medal

• 1 Global War on Terror Ribbon

• 1 Army Service Ribbon

• 1 National Defense Ribon

• 1 I raqi Service Medal

• 10 coins for exemplary performance of duties.

Q-9 Miscellaneous

I t hink this should cover all the bases. Please email me if you have any more

specific questions.

Q-10

T he specific resume is being prepared for a foreign service criminal investigator

(special agent). The general resume should be used for any 1811 (special agent) skill

set.

Q-11

I don’t have a current resume.

Q-12

Q-13

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