Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) (Open Continuous Announcement)

About the role

The primary purpose of this position is to be responsible for the prevention, detection, and investigation of substantive and conspiracy type violations of laws administered and enforced by ATF. As a Special Agent, your typical work assignments may include:

Responsibilities

• 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;
• Preparing case reports at the conclusion of a criminal investigation.

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;
• 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: You 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; 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

• Salary: $73,939 - $171,268 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

Salary and Grade Information

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work Site Options

• Telework eligible
• No relocation expenses reimbursed

Background Check and Security Clearance

• Drug test: Yes
• Security clearance: Top Secret

Other Information

• Announcement number: 26-FO-ST-12840150-RT
• Control number: 850788500
• Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.