Criminal Investigator (Special Agent)

NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

To qualify for the GS-12 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level defined as supporting protective operations including advances, motorcade operations, site and physical security planning, counterintelligence, and/or medical response with other law enforcement entities for a cabinet-level or equivalent high-ranking official; assisting in the preparation of operational plans related to the service of search warrants, arrest warrants, undercover operations, electronic monitoring, and/or surveillances; and providing support in conducting criminal investigations, including when evidence is concealed.

To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level defined as planning and conducting protective operations to include advances, motorcade operations, site and physical security plans, counterintelligence, and/or medical response with other law enforcement entities for a cabinet level or equivalent high-ranking official; developing and preparing operational plans related to the service of search warrants, arrest warrants, undercover operations, electronic monitoring, and/or surveillances; and providing leadership in conducting criminal investigations, including when evidence is concealed.

You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: Attention to Detail Criminal Investigation Written Communication Decision Making Personnel Security and Safety Planning and Evaluating Partnering Physical Security Teamwork You will be evaluated on these critical competencies.

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. *If you have part-time work experience, read this: Part-Time Experience. CRIMINAL INVESTIGATORS - SPECIAL PROVISIONS Medical: You must be found to be physically fit by an authorized government physician to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties.

Minimum/Maximum Entry Age Limit: You must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment, and your age at the time of appointment must not exceed age 36, unless you have sufficient prior Federal civilian law enforcement (or firefighter, if applicable) experience or you are a preference-eligible veteran.

If you are a preference-eligible veteran, you must submit supporting documentation as described in the Required Documents section of this announcement; failure to provide this documentation with your application will result in the loss of eligibility to receive a waiver of the maximum entry age requirement. If you already have an approved age waiver, please submit that with your application.

Required Law Enforcement Training: You must successfully complete the 12-week Federal Law Enforcement Training Center's Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) and the Environmental Investigations Basic (EIB) Training Programs at Glynco, GA. You must pass these training programs on the first attempt; or you will be removed from this position. Failure may also result in separation from the agency. You are exempt from these training requirements if you have previously completed these programs.

Firearm: You must meet qualifications to carry a firearm. Lautenberg Notice: Title 18 USC, Section 911(g) automatically disqualifies anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence from being appointed to this position. You must not have been convicted of a felony crime. Work Schedule: The hours are long and irregular. You must be available at all times, to include holidays. You may also be sent on extended temporary duty station assignments away from your assigned office.

You may be reassigned to different duty locations throughout the U.S. based on the needs of the agency. Driver's License: You must have a valid driver's license and be able to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle.

At the full performance level of this position, you will: Lead, plan, and conduct protective security operations for the EPA Administrator by maintaining close physical protection, assessing and mitigating threats, performing surveillance and counter-surveillance, gathering intelligence, and coordinating effectively with federal, state, local, and private sector partners.

Plan and execute security advance operations by conducting site surveys and risk assessments, developing operational and travel plans, coordinating motorcade logistics, supporting threat assessments, analyzing vulnerabilities, and applying protective operations, surveillance, use-of-force, medical response, and firearm safety skills in coordination with law enforcement and private-sector partners.

Lead and conduct highly complex criminal investigations by developing investigative leads, coordinating interagency operations, preparing warrants and operational plans, executing searches and arrests, preserving evidence, providing technical expertise and training, and supporting grand jury, trial, and prosecution activities.

If you are hired at a grade level lower than the full performance level (i.e., highest promotion potential level), your duties will be less complex and you will have more supervisory oversight. You may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses. NOTE: Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.