Criminal Investigator

Your tasks

As a Criminal Investigator at the GS-1811- 11/12/13 level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Performs comprehensive criminal investigations to apprehend wanted Federal fugitives; Develops facts and evidence by using a wide range of investigative techniques; Performs law enforcement duties to include protection of high-ranking government officials, transportation of prisoners, judicial and witness protection, and court security; Participates on joint task forces which are composed of USMS, Federal, State, and local law enforcement personnel; and Prepares investigative reports. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.

Requirements

GS-11 TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GL-09 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 grade level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted to verify time-in-grade).You may qualify at the GS-1811-11 level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GL-09 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability: Working knowledge of foundational criminal law enforcement principles, theories, practices and techniques; Preparing written documentation related to criminal investigative functions or security operations. (NOTE: Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) OR B. Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LL.M. degree, if related. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position, examples of qualifying fields include Criminal Justice, Criminology, Homeland Security, Forensic Science, Computer Forensics, Psychology, Sociology, Public Administration, Political Science, Intelligence Studies, or Law. This list is not all inclusive.(Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR C. Combination of education and experience: A combination of education and experience as listed above, that when combined equals 100% of the total requirement. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) GS-12 TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 grade level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted to verify time-in-grade).You may qualify at the GS-1811-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability: Independently applying criminal law enforcement principles, theories, practices and techniques to gather evidence and conduct criminal investigations; Preparing comprehensive reports on criminal investigative functions or security operations. (NOTE: Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) GS-13 TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 grade level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted to verify time-in-grade).You may qualify at the GS-1811-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability: Independently applying criminal law enforcement principles, theories, practices and techniques to gather evidence; plan, conduct, and manage complex criminal investigations; and resolve investigative issues; Planning and coordinating investigative and fugitive operations with other law enforcement partners; Independently preparing comprehensive investigative reports and written products that analyze complex evidence and supports enforcement or prosecutive actions. (NOTE: Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) Applicants may not qualify for this position based on education in lieu of specialized experience at the GS-12 and GS-13 grade levels. No waivers for unfulfilled service time commitments will be accepted. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE CANNOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, and running over rough, rocky, uneven, and hazardous terrain; crawling in restrictive areas; and climbing fences and walls. The incumbent must also be prepared to protect self or others from physical attacks at any time and without warning, and to use firearms, and/or other lethal weapons. The work requires working long hours outside of normal duty hours including nights, holidays, and weekends. The work involves exposure to people with contagious diseases such as tuberculosis, hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, or HIN1. The work also involves high-risk exposure to potentially dangerous and stressful situations and involvement in physical altercations or the use of lethal weapons while attempting to subdue and arrest combative suspects, execute court or executive orders, or provide personal protection. The work is performed in all types of weather. During emergency operations, the incumbent may be required to work in areas with a lack of resources. This position requires you to carry a firearm and is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment, 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g)(9). Any person convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess any firearm or ammunition. A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is generally defined under the statute as any offense involving the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by the victim's current or former domestic partner, parent, or guardian. The term 'convicted' as defined in the statute, excludes any person whose conviction has been expunged, set aside, or pardoned, or any person whose civil rights have been restored unless the pardon, expungement or restoration of civil rights expressly prohibits the possession of firearms or ammunition. Special Retirement Provisions for Law Enforcement/Maximum Entry Age: The Deputy U.S. Marshal is a Primary/Rigorous position covered by the retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336{c) and 5 U.S.C. 8412{d). Persons making their first entry into a law enforcement position under these authorities must be between the ages of 21 and 36 years of age. The date immediately preceding an individual's 37th birthday is the maximum entry age for original appointment to a position as a law enforcement officer or firefighter position as defined in title 5 U.S.C. 8331(20)(21) or in 5 U.S.C. 8401(14)(17). This age restriction does not apply to those who have prior Federal service in a covered primary law enforcement or firefighter position, or to qualified Veterans' preference eligibles regardless of whether they meet the maximum age requirements identified at 5 U.S.C. 3307, unless the hiring agency has determined age is essential to the duties of the job. All applications will be screened for date of birth at the time of initial application.

ARE YOU USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? Education must be from an accredited school or institution. Please refer to the following website to locate your school and/ or institution https://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirements for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

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Serves as a Criminal Investigator in the Western District of Louisiana (Shreveport), performing a variety of complex criminal investigations and law enforcement duties.

Requirements This position is a Testing Designated Position and is subject to random drug testing. Selectees for initial appointment to supervisory or managerial positions will be required to serve a probationary period in accordance with the provision of 5 CFR §§315.901-909, unless exempt from its provisions. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. Verify Registration here. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. Must successfully pass periodic background reinvestigations. Must possess a valid driver's license at the time of selection. Must undergo periodic or as needed medical examination and continue to meet the medical requirements for the position. Must complete a bi-annual fitness test. Must carry a handgun and must qualify twice a year in the use of multiple firearms.