Criminal Investigator

Summary

This position is part of the Office of Environment, Health, Safety, and Security, Department of Energy. As a Criminal Investigator, you will ensure the safety and evacuation of Departmental Leadership during and following emergency/disaster situations, ensuring they are available to continue the essential functions of the Department and the Government.

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As a Criminal Investigator, you will:

• Provide executive protection services for senior DOE officials, often involving high-level liaison with various law enforcement agencies.
• Conduct and coordinate complex criminal investigations related to alleged violations of federal laws, including the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
• Lead and/or assis in investigations of threats against Cabinet-level officials, ensuring proper evidence collection and legal proceedings.
• Plan and conduct site advance preparedness for the Secretary of Energy and other protectees, including evaluating sites and developing security plans.
• Employ appropriate use of force, including deadly force, to neutralize threats from aggressors.
• Develop and lead special projects to enhance protective plans, policies, and standard procedures.

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See
• If selected, your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• This position is not remote, the selectee will be expected to report to the duty station(s) listed. If selected, military spouses, veteran caregivers, and spouses of foreign service employees may be eligible for applicable workplace flexibilities.
• Incumbent may work other than normal duty hours, which can include evenings, weekends, emergencies, and/or holidays.
• Position is designated as a security high risk position and therefore is subject to polygraph examination.
• Must carry and maintain proficiency in the judicious use of firearms and other weapons in the performance of duties and continue to meet the requirement of the Lautenberg Amendment.
• Must be available to work an average of twenty (20) additional hours per pay period to meet requirements of the Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP), as prescribed in Title 5 United States Code, Section 5545.
• The travel requirements normally result in the incumbent being away from home 50% of their time with trips averaging at times two to three weeks over a monthly period.
• Position is designated as an emergency essential employee. Functions of this position are critical to agency operations in dismissal or closure situations.
• Criminal Investigator (GS-1811) positions generally carry a mandatory maximum entry age of 40 in accordance with applicable regulations and DOE policy.

Qualifications

Waiver of Mandatory Entry Age: Criminal Investigator (GS-1811) positions generally carry a mandatory maximum entry age of 40 in accordance with applicable regulations and DOE policy. DOE may waive the maximum entry age requirement for this recruitment. This waiver:

• Applies to all qualified and eligible candidates; and
• Is not limited to candidates with prior military service or any specific applicant group.

Candidates selected under this announcement may be granted a one-time, individual age waiver as part of the appointment process. All applicants must meet all other qualification, suitability and appointment requirements for the position.

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: The duties require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking, prolonged periods of standing, use of firearms, impact weapons, and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. Sufficiently good distance vision in each eye, correction permitted, to 20/20 is mandatory. 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. Since the duties of these positions are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicant must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to him/herself, or others is disqualifying. Any pre-existing condition that is intentionally hidden during the hiring process, including falsification of medical records, is grounds for termination of employment.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level.Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting at least 2 of the following:

1) Providing protection services for executives, higher level officials and management, and others designated by Agency or situation to including site advance preparedness coordinating with local law enforcement agencies;

2) Conducting or assisting in investigations involving developing facts and evidence, conducting interviews, and interrogations;

3) Making arrests or conducting searches and seizures; and providing Continuity of Operations.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.

Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must (1) meet all of the requirements as described in this section; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as scoring in the in Well Qualified category (or higher).

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Additional information

• Shared Certificates: The Department of Energy shares lists of applicants among its internal Departmental Elements and organizations. You may be referred for consideration to other DOE Hiring Managers throughout the Department for more than one position based on this application. By applying to this announcement, you understand your application materials may be shared with multiple Hiring Mangers throughout DOE. If additional positions are filled from this announcement conditions of employment may differ. You will be notified if you are referred for additional positions.
• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.
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• Hiring incentives may be authorized in accordance with agency policy and if funding is available.
• Equal employment opportunity policy.
• Employees or applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) for assistance, when applying or competing for a job or performing a job due to their medical condition or to exercise their religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Staffing Specialist listed on this vacancy announcement.
• Reasonable Accommodation Policy:
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• The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a
  conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged noncompliance by completing the Fair Chance Act Intake Form and emailing the form to the Administrative Investigations Program at View email address on click.appcast.io.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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