Criminal Investigator

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements no later than the closing date of this announcement.

TIME-IN-GRADE: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b).

BASIC REQUIREMENT This position meets the conditions outlined for a "Primary Position" in accordance with 5 Code of Federal Regulations 842.802 and applicable OPM retirement policies in that the work often requires arduous physical exertion, use/carrying of weapons/firearms, in the conduct of activities involving surveillance; arrests and apprehensions; and searches and seizures (where the element of physical danger may be present) more than 40% of the time.

MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE: This position requires a maximum entry age for an initial appointment; applicants cannot have reached their 37th birthday by the date of appointment.

Applicants who have passed the designated entry age limit, but who have previously serviced as a federal employee in a covered position, may be eligible to re-enter the firefighter/LEO service provided that they: (1) meet all applicable qualifications for the position and (2) will be able to complete a total of 20 years of covered an creditable Federal fire/LEO service by the time the firefighter/LEO reached the age of 57. The incumbent must carry firearms and maintain proficiency in their care and use.

Therefore, the position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment, 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g)(9) and selectee will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment (Title 18, USC., Section 1001).

This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment physical which certifies that you are physically and medically qualified to perform the full duties of the position. Please see the GS-1811 Medical Requirements. Results of a recent (up to one-year old) physical examination must be provided prior to appointment. Determination as to sufficiency of medical record will be made at time of appointment.

AND You may qualify at the GS-11 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements: A.

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to Experience assisting in investigations involving allegations of fraud and other crimes, employee misconduct, and management misconduct; Experience analyzing financial records for investigative fact-finding and identify discrepancies, patterns, or compliance issues; and Experience gathering information for and drafting investigative reports that present evidence-based findings and support a recommendation for action.

OR B. A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LL.M. degree, if related. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position; OR C. A combination of education and experience as listed above.

You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to: Experience planning and conducting investigations involving allegations of fraud and other crimes, employee misconduct, and management misconduct; Experience analyzing financial records for investigative fact-finding and fraud detection; Experience writing investigative reports that support possible prosecution and/or administrative action; Experience applying for and executing search warrants; and Experience apprehending, searching, transporting and arranging for appropriate detention of criminal suspects.

Education is not substitutional at this grade level.

You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal service that demonstrates your ability to do all the following: Experience in planning and conducting investigations involving allegations of fraud and other crimes, employee misconduct, and management misconduct; Experience in planning and conducting interviews with suspects, witnesses, and informants in pursuit of case development; Experience analyzing financial records for investigative fact-finding and fraud detection; Experience in assisting the Department of Justice and U.S.

Attorneys in preparing cases for presentation to federal grand juries and courts on matters involving violations federal criminal statutes; Experience applying for and executing search warrants; and Experience apprehending, searching, transporting, and arranging for appropriate detention of criminal suspects. Do you possess this experience?

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education is not substitutional at this grade level. This announcement may be used to fill similar positions, if additional vacancies occur.

The duties listed below are for the full performance level of this position. You will be in a developmental role until you reach the GS-13 level. As a Criminal Investigator, you will: Conduct criminal, civil, and administrative investigations that frequently concern highly sensitive matters and may be complicated by challenges in obtaining evidence from outside the United States.

Plan and conduct interviews with complainants, witnesses, and suspects; prepare and serve subpoenas; obtain and execute search warrants; and conduct arrests and other law enforcement activities as required. Prepare investigative reports to support possible prosecution and/or administrative action. Advise supervisors on the progress of investigative activities, significant findings and developments, problems or questions of evidence, law, and actions to be taken on other related matters. Assist U.S.

Department of Justice attorneys in preparing cases for presentation to federal grand juries and courts on matters involving violations of federal criminal statutes. Please Note: This is not a Bargaining unit position.