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 our communities from violent criminals/criminal organizations, illegal use/trafficking of firearms, illegal use/storage of explosives, acts of arson/bombings, acts of 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, & technology.

Responsibilities

• Performs the full range of expert level criminal investigative tasks, including conducting complex investigations involving illegal and/or organized crime organizations.
• Recognizes patterns of illegal operations and anticipates or influences events as they transpire, maintaining awareness of precedential court decisions in one or more judicial and law enforcement jurisdictions.
• Establishes and develops leads from known criminal activities and initiates investigations that are wide in scope and complexity, involving criminal conduct intertwined with legitimate business pursuits.
• Utilizes elaborate planning and coordination to resolve and overcome complex jurisdictional problems involving other Federal, State, county, and local agencies.
• Serves as the key person or coordinator when performing duties such as surveillance or undercover work involving extremely complex, delicate, or dangerous elements.

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 tests.
• 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 following training:
• Occupational Questionnaire
• ATF Special Agent Applicant Assessment
• Physical Task Test
• ATF Special Agent Basic Training (SABT)
• Structured Interview
• Law Enforcement Training: Successfully complete and pass 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; reviewing evidence; and 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

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Pay

$84,601 - $156,755 per year

Schedule

Full-time

Skills

Required skills include: knowledge of criminal justice, law enforcement, and investigative techniques; ability to recognize patterns of illegal operations; and proficiency with firearms.

Benefits

Visit www.atf.gov for more information on ATF benefits.

Pay Scale & Grade

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

Work Schedule

Full-time

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment Type

Permanent

Occupations and Job Series

• Supervisory status: No
• Federal service type: This job is in the Competitive Service
• Represented by a union: No
• Drug test: Yes
• Security clearance: Top Secret
• Position sensitivity and risk: Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

Background Check Type

Financial disclosure required: No

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

Many vacancies in the following location:

• Washington, DC

Work Site Options

• Telework eligible
• No
• Remote job
• No
• Relocation expenses reimbursed
• No

Drug Test

Yes

Security Clearance

Top Secret

Announcement Number

26-FO-ST-12829717-RT

Control Number

849529300

Background Check Priority

To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application.

CTAP/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. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority.

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) Information

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.