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LEO/eCBPO Retirement

You’ve dedicated your career to protecting America’s frontline. Now, here’s what you need to know about how to secure your retirement.

LEO Special Retirement Coverage Information

eCBPO Special Retirement Coverage Information

Special Retirement Coverage	Special Category Retirement Codes	Special Retirement Eligibility Requirements		Special Requirements
Special Retirement Coverage	Special Category Retirement Codes	Minimum Age	Minimum Years of Service	Special Requirements
Law Enforcement Officers (LEO)	CSRS Coverage 6 - CSRS Special E - CSRS Offset Special	50	20	Employee must: Meet primary or secondary conditions for LEO coverage to obtain and/or continue special category retirement coverage. Complete any combination of LEO/FF/CBPO covered service totaling 20 years to qualify for a special category retirement annuity.
Law Enforcement Officers (LEO)	FERS Coverage M - FERS Special MR - FERS-RAE Special	50 Any Age	20 25	Employee must: Meet rigorous or secondary conditions for LEO coverage to obtain and/or continue special category retirement coverage. Complete any combination of LEO/CBPO/FF/Members of Capitol or Supreme Court Police/Nuclear Materials Couriers covered service totaling 20/25 years to qualify for a special category retirement annuity.
Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO)	CSRS Coverage O - CSRS Enhanced CBPO Q - CSRS Offset Enhanced CBPO	50	20	Employee must: Meet primary or secondary conditions for CBPO coverage to obtain and/or continue special category retirement coverage. Complete any combination of LEO/FF/CBPO/Nuclear Materials Couriers covered service totaling 20 years to qualify for a special category retirement annuity.
Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO)	FERS Coverage O - FERS Enhanced CBPO OR - FERS-RAE Enhanced CBP	50 Any Age	20 25	Employee must: Meet rigorous or secondary conditions for CBPO coverage to obtain and/or continue special category retirement coverage. Complete any combination of LEO/FF/CBPO/Members of Capitol or Supreme Court Police/Nuclear Materials Couriers covered service totaling 20/25 years to qualify for a special category retirement annuity.

Last Modified: September 14, 2020