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Criminal Investigator with Security Clearance

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Department of Homeland Security

2024-10-05 08:47:53

salary: 139395.00 US Dollar . USD Annual

Job location Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: I.T. & Communications

Job description

Duties The Office of Investigations is responsible for investigating the appropriate criminal and civil justice system those individuals and organizations involved in financial, professional, civil, or criminal misconduct relating to Department of Homeland Security programs and operations. The position serves as the National Border Corruption Program Manager within the Office of Investigation, Field Operations Division assigned to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Border Corruption Taskforce (NBCTF). The incumbent is responsible for the most difficult, sensitive and complex investigative and programmatic matters related to DHS border corruption. Case assignments involve matters of extreme sensitivity, scope and complexity; a wide range and variety of interrelated activities; a wide number of separate investigative matters that grow from the original assignments; exceptional difficulty in establishing the interrelationships of fact or evidence; and require extensive and critical jurisdictional problems involved in completing the investigations. Typical assignments include: Analyzing initial allegations and recommends the extent of investigative resources required and the necessity for any collateral support. Planning, organizing and personally conducting investigations with regard to a wide variety of border corruption allegations received by the Office of Inspector General which typically involve extremely complex, difficult or sensitive criminal or administrative investigations of major importance and high level interest and misconduct allegations involving high ranking officials of the Department of Homeland Security. Coordinating major multi-agent cases or investigations, which involve multiple subjects. Drafting and preparing concise, logical reports of investigations and summaries, including recommendations for prospective and corrective action for the Office of Investigations. Maintaining liaison with other law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and national levels for purpose of obtaining their cooperation in furnishing information concerning illegal activities involving violations of criminal law related to DHS personnel in the private sector which could assist in ferreting out violations. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. You must successfully pass a background investigation. You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret with Sensitive Compartmental Information (TS/SCI) security clearance. This position is a Drug Testing Designated Position and may be subject to random drug testing. You will be required to carry a firearm. Financial disclosure is required. Selective Service registration required. Completion of 1 year probationary period may be required Submission of Performance Appraisal is mandatory You must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards You will be required to sign a mobility agreement Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license Must complete a pre-employment medical examination that will include testing of your vision, hearing, cardiovascular, and mobility of extremities by an authorized Government physician. Qualifications You qualify for the GS-14 grade level (starting salary $139,395.00) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level performing duties such as: 1) Serving as a Border Corruption technical and programmatic OIG liaison to DHS and external federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. 2) Managing INV's reporting of investigative cases and other technical activities and operations to maximize the effective use of reported information in the development of new techniques. 3) Directing and coordinating in-depth reviews and evaluations of criminal investigative program operations. Identifying areas requiring additional or decreased OIG investigative and/or oversight attention. 4) Overseeing and coordinating the review of criminal, civil, and administrative investigations conducted by the INV and the Department's law enforcement bureaus. 5) Participating in the review of current and proposed legislation and regulations relating to Departmental programs and operations, and making recommendations to the DIGI or AIGI on the impact of such legislation and regulations in the detection and prevention of criminal activity, fraud, and abuse. Additional Requirements: Training Requirement: This position requires that you have completed the eight-week basic criminal investigator course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, GA or its equivalent NOTE Please upload a copy of your FLETC certificate and/or transcripts. FirearmRequirement: 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 as defined in 5 U.S.C. 8331(21) or 5 U.S.C. 8401(17). 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 identified at 5 U.S.C. 3307. MedicalRequirement: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. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required. Sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Additionally, the duties of this position involve activities under trying conditions, as such, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. This position may require the completion of a Medical Examination that will include testing of your vision, hearing, cardiovascular, and mobility of extremities by an authorized Government physician. If a medical examination is required, you must be cleared by the authorized Government physician in order to be determined physically fit to perform the arduous physical exertion required of this position. 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). 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 qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date 10/14/2024of 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 10/14/2024of 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. Additional information DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan similar to a 401(k) ; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select Benefits. Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment , and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigat

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