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

• 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.

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: 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

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Pay

$84,601 - $156,755 per year

Schedule

Full-time

Work site options

• Telework eligible
• No relocation expenses reimbursed