Criminal Investigator

This position is not covered under the Federal Law Enforcement retirement plan. Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) is not authorized, and salary is restricted to the pay scale for the duty location.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and conducts difficult and complex investigations involving persons and property under the charge of DLA pursuant to Federal Statutes and applicable DoD and DLA Directives.
• Acts independently with little or no supervision during investigations, including violations of Titles 5, 10, 15, 18, 31, and 41 of the United States Code, and the Departments of State and Commerce export laws and regulations.
• Presents investigative findings, both verbally and in writing, to the U.S. Attorney's or General Counsel's Office for determination of prosecution merits and frequently testifies before juries, courts, and administrative hearings as to the results of the investigation.
• Initiates, oversees, plans, organizes, and conducts crime vulnerability assessments (CVA) independently or as the Lead Investigator of an Investigative Team with limited or no supervision.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Tour of Duty: Flexible.
• Security Requirements: Critical-Sensitive with Top Secret clearance. Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt.
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized.
• Bargaining Unit Status: No.
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities.
• License(s): Incumbent must have a valid state driver's license to maintain eligibility to operate a motor vehicle.
• Certification(s): Incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate certification(s) required to carry a firearm.
• Pre-Employment Physical: Required.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Criminal Investigator, your resume and supporting documentation must support:

• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, typically in or related to the position to be filled. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Creditable specialized experience includes:
  • Conducting a variety of difficult and complex criminal and administrative investigations.
  • Analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions.
  • Utilizing expertise in investigations and knowledge of criminal methods to identify weaknesses and make subsequent recommendations for their elimination.
• 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.

The duties of positions in this series require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning. Sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required. Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to themselves or others is disqualifying. The incumbent must submit to any medical requirements to enter OCONUS locations to perform the duties of this position.

Skills

The work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions, such as working around moving parts, carts, or machines; exposure to adverse weather conditions; or exposure to biological hazards or irritant chemicals. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear, such as protective vests, masks, coats, safety shoes, goggles, hearing protection, and/or gloves.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

Additional Information

• Lautenberg Amendment: This position authorizes the incumbent to carry a firearm. Any person convicted of a felony or misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18, U.S.C., section 922(g)). Candidates with such convictions are not eligible for this position.
• This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants.
• Drug-Free Workplace Policy: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing. The DLA drug testing panel tests for marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, nor fentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids. Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana.