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Law Enforcement
Criminal Investigation Special Agent
Physical Fitness Standards Assessment
The Criminal Investigation Division of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently implemented Physical Fitness Standards (PFS) for all GS/GL-1811 Special Agent positions. All who enter into or occupy these positions must demonstrate their ability to successfully complete the established PFS within the prescribed timeframes.
Sequence for Fitness Tests
The IRS Special Agent Physical Fitness Standards assessment includes a vertical jump, bench press, Illinois agility run, sit-ups, and a 300-meter run.
The sequence for the fitness tests are crucial for standardized testing. This sequence allows the participant to recover from events and perform at their best on each event.
| Event |
Time |
Fitness Standard |
Passing Score |
| Weigh In |
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No |
N/A |
| Warm up |
10 Minutes |
No |
N/A |
| Vertical Jump |
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Yes |
12 Inches |
| Bench Press |
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Yes |
Lesser of 90 lbs or 51% of Bodyweight |
| Warm up Activities |
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No |
N/A |
| Illinois Agility Run |
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Yes |
20.3 Seconds |
| Sit up |
1 Minute |
Yes |
26 Repetitions |
| Warm up Activities |
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No |
N/A |
| 300 Meter Run |
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Yes |
82 Seconds |
| Cool Down |
5 Minutes |
No |
N/A |
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