Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) (Open Continuous Announcement)
About the role
This is an Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) that will be used to fill multiple Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) vacancies for the Homeland Security Task Force. Eligible candidates will be referred as long as there are vacancies. This position is located under the Office of Field Operations located in Location Negotiable After Selection, United States.
Requirements
Conditions of employment: The time-in-grade requirement must be met at the time of application. The qualification requirements listed below must be met at the time of application. This is a non-bargaining unit position.
MOBILITY PLAN: New employees hired pursuant to this vacancy announcement must sign a mobility agreement. The purpose of ATF's mobility policy is to enhance career development and progression, and achieve mission and business effectiveness. To accomplish these objectives, the mobility plan will facilitate the movement of employees through special short-term assignments or permanent reassignments throughout the Bureau.
Key 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.
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.
Take and successfully complete a polygraph examination.
Possess a current and valid automobile operator's license.
Qualifications:
GS-11 - You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GL-9 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector experience, performing all of the following duties: Conducting the full range of criminal investigations using accepted methodology and problem solving techniques; AND 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. OR You Have One Of The Following: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Criminal Justice and/or Administration; Law and Society; Forensics; Public Safety and/or Administration; Homeland Security; Law Enforcement; Justice Administration; Organizational Security and Management; Criminology; Cyber Security; Social Work; Fire Science; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related. OR You have the specialized experience as described above but less than one year; and have some graduate education as described above, but less than the required one-year. The percentage of the requirements MUST total least 100%.
GS-12 - You Qualify If You Possess One Year Of Specialized Experience, Equivalent To The GS-11 grade Level In The Federal, State, Or Local Government Or Equivalent Public Or Private Sector Experience, Performing All Of The Following Duties: Conducting the full range of criminal investigations of greater than average complexity and importance using accepted methodology and problem-solving techniques; AND Serving as a lead agent in planning and conducting investigations, operations, searches, seizures, or arrests; AND Reviewing evidence; and preparing case reports at the conclusion of a criminal investigation.
GS-13 - You Qualify If You Possess One Year Of Specialized Experience, Equivalent To The GS-12 grade Level In The Federal, State, Or Local Government Or Equivalent Public Or Private Sector Experience, Performing All Of The Following Duties: Applying a wide range of criminal investigative, enforcement, laws, regulations, guidelines, and precedent decisions; AND Identifying significant sources of information to detect illegal activity and document issues or probable cause and conduct investigations to determine if violations have occurred; AND Communicating orally and in writing to prepare and present reports, briefings, and/or exchange information.
Benefits
The specific duties of the position will be similar yet developmental, based on the grade at which selected.