Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) (Open Continuous Announcement)

About the role

ATF is a law enforcement agency in the U.S. Department of Justice that protects communities from violent criminals, criminal organizations, illegal use/trafficking of firearms, explosives, arson/bombings, terrorism, and illegal diversion of alcohol/tobacco products. We partner with communities, industries, law enforcement, and public safety agencies to safeguard the public through information sharing, training, research, and technology.

Responsibilities

• Conducts the full range of criminal investigations using accepted methodology and problem-solving techniques.
• Obtains investigative leads and factual data; participates in operational planning, searches, seizures, and arrests.
• Reviews evidence; prepares case reports at the conclusion of a criminal investigation.
• Serves as a lead agent in planning and conducting investigations, operations, searches, seizures, or arrests.
• Identifies significant sources of information to detect illegal activity and document issues or probable cause and conduct investigations to determine if violations have occurred.
• Communicates orally and in writing to prepare and present reports, briefings, and/or exchange information.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
• Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov.
• May be required to serve a one year probationary period.
• Pass drug screening and subject to random drug test.
• Must display and maintain required proficiency with firearms.
• Take and pass a medical examination and meet medical requirements.
• Must take and successfully complete a polygraph examination.
• Possess a current and valid automobile operator's license.
• May have to attend and successfully pass the below training:
• Occupational Questionnaire
• ATF Special Agent Applicant Assessment
• Physical Task Test
• ATF Special Agent Basic Training (SABT)
• Structured Interview
• Law Enforcement Training: Must have successfully completed and passed Federal Law Enforcement Training Center's Criminal Investigator training program (CITP), OR an equivalent and recognized federal law enforcement training program.

Qualifications

• GS-11: Conducting the full range of criminal investigations using accepted methodology and problem-solving techniques; obtaining investigative leads and factual data; participating in operational planning, searches, seizures, and arrests; reviewing evidence; and preparing case reports at the conclusion of a criminal investigation.
• GS-12: Conducting the full range of criminal investigations of greater than average complexity and importance using accepted methodology and problem-solving techniques; serving as a lead agent in planning and conducting investigations, operations, searches, seizures, or arrests; and reviewing evidence; preparing case reports at the conclusion of a criminal investigation.
• GS-13: Applying a wide range of criminal investigative, enforcement, laws, regulations, guidelines, and precedent decisions; identifying significant sources of information to detect illegal activity and document issues or probable cause and conduct investigations to determine if violations have occurred; communicating orally and in writing to prepare and present reports, briefings, and/or exchange information.

Benefits

• Salary: $84,601 - $156,755 per year
• Pay scale & grade: GS 11 - 13- Promotion potential 13
• Work schedule: Full-time
• Travel Required: Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
• Appointment type: Permanent
• Drug test: Yes
• Security clearance: Top Secret
• Position sensitivity and risk: Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

Skills

• Must be able to display and maintain required proficiency with firearms.
• Must be able to take and pass a medical examination and meet medical requirements.
• Must be able to take and successfully complete a polygraph examination.
• Must be able to possess a current and valid automobile operator's license.
• Must be able to attend and successfully pass the below training:
• Occupational Questionnaire
• ATF Special Agent Applicant Assessment
• Physical Task Test
• ATF Special Agent Basic Training (SABT)
• Structured Interview
• Law Enforcement Training: Must have successfully completed and passed Federal Law Enforcement Training Center's Criminal Investigator training program (CITP), OR an equivalent and recognized federal law enforcement training program.

Benefits

• Relocation Incentive: May be paid to eligible current federal employees only and subject to successful completion of required Special Agent Basic Training at FLETC-Glynco, GA.
• Total Amount: $25,000 (May not exceed 25% of total salary, including locality pay.)
• Annual Amount: $12,500 over two years (Subject to federal taxes and any applicable state/local taxes.)

Location

• Washington, DC

Work site options

• Telework eligible
• No relocation expenses reimbursed

Pay Scale and Grade

The pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Background Check Type

• Financial disclosure required

Announcement Number

26-FO-ST-12829717-RT

Control Number

849529300

Applicant Eligibility

• Current or former career/career-conditional employees
• Reinstatement eligible
• Special Appointing Authority (i.e., Military Spouse, Land and Base Management, Sch A) eligible
• 30% or more Veteran
• VEOA eligible Veteran
• ICTAP eligible
• OPM Interchange Agreement eligible

Open Continuous Announcement (OCA)

• Used to fill multiple Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) vacancies at the Washington Field Office.

Mobile Plan

New employees hired pursuant to this vacancy announcement must sign a mobility agreement.

CTAP and ICTAP Information

• To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria.
• To be eligible for a Veteran Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) appointment, a veteran must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed three (3) or more years of continuous active military service.