### Question
How is the term covered position defined?


### Answer
The term **covered position** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 8412* as the following:

> a position as a law enforcement officer, customs and border protection officer, firefighter, air traffic controller, nuclear materials courier, member of the Capitol Police, or member of the Supreme Court Police

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 8412*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart G-Insurance and Annuities > CHAPTER 84-FEDERAL EMPLOYEES&apos; RETIREMENT SYSTEM > SUBCHAPTER II-BASIC ANNUITY**

