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Department of Homeland Security

Criminal Investigator

Department of Homeland Security, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent office whose mission is to promote excellence, integrity, and accountability throughout the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In our dynamic environment, the OIG conducts investigations, audits, evaluations, and inspections to enhance program effectiveness and efficiency and to detect and prevent waste, fraud, and mismanagement in DHS programs and operations.You will qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent performing the following:Presenting evidence that reconstructs events, sequences, and time elements to establish relationships, responsibilities, legal liabilities, and conflict;Utilizing techniques, methods, and equipment in conducting a full life cycle criminal investigation to include drafting and preparing concise, logical reports of investigations and summaries;Collaborating with other law enforcement agencies for the purpose of obtaining their cooperation in furnishing information concerning illegal activities involving violations of criminal law.Additional Requirements:Training Requirement:

This position requires that you complete the eight-week Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, GA or an approved comparable course. A copy of your certificate and/or transcripts is required upon selection and must be listed on your resume.Firearm Requirement:

This position requires you to be authorized to carry a firearm and maintain firearm proficiency. Therefore, it is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment, 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g)(9) and you will be required to verify that you have not been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.Age Requirement:

This position is covered by the law enforcement officer retirement provisions, 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), and as such is covered by a mandatory age requirement. There is a maximum entry age of the day before your 37th birthday for original appointment into law enforcement officer positions. This age restriction does not apply to those who have prior Federal service in a covered primary law enforcement position, or to qualified Veterans' preference eligible regardless of whether they meet the maximum age requirements.Medical Requirement:

This position requires you to maintain physical fitness standards set by the agency. The duties of Criminal Investigators require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Applicants must possess emotional and mental stability, and may require a Medical Examination that will include testing of your vision, hearing, cardiovascular, and mobility of extremities by an authorized Government physician.Drug Test Requirement:

This position has been identified as a Testing Designated Position (TDP); therefore, you are subject to drug testing under OIG's Drug-Free Workplace policy. Refusal to be randomly tested may result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service.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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date 11/12/2024 of this announcement.Current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade level or equivalent grade band in the federal service. The time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing date 11/12/2024 of this announcement.The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

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