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Serving as a Supervisory Criminal Investigator GS-1811-15 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) under the Deputy Director (DD).
The primary purpose of this position is to serves as Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Special Agent in Charge) and provides overall planning, management, and operational supervision of criminal and administrative investigations and internal affairs activities enterprise wide.
Typical duties include:
- Supervising and directing investigative staff consisting of Assistant Special Agents in Charge, Criminal Investigators, Special Agents, Administrative Investigators, and Program Analysts responsible for operational integrity and facility safety.
- Overseeing criminal and administrative investigations involving felonies, misdemeanors, policy violations, federal regulation violations, internal affairs matters, and other reported incidents or crimes.
- Ensuring investigative activities and reports comply with constitutional requirements, criminal procedures, rules of evidence, agency policies, standard operating procedures, and chain-of-custody requirements.
- Leads strategic management, policy development, and interagency coordination for law enforcement operations, internal affairs investigations, sensitive investigations, and multi-agency investigative efforts.
- Manages enterprise-level OPR programs and organizational leadership functions , including program performance, resource planning, personnel management, training, stakeholder coordination, and reporting to senior leadership.
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Conditions of employment - You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI (4N - Special Sensitive, High Risk) security clearance.
- Current and former federal employees within the General Schedule (GS) must meet the time-in-grade requirements outlined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement.
- This is a non-bargaining unit position.
- Required to set up direct deposit.
- This position is eligible for situational-only telework based on agency policy. This is NOT a remote position.
- This position is Emergency Essential required to sustain operations such as in the event of a localized emergency situation and/or to ensure Continuity of Operations for Mission Essential Functions or Primary Mission Essential Functions.
- Travel of 25% or less may be required.
- Overtime may be required, shift work may be required, Weekends and federal holidays may be required.
- Required to complete an OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, within 30 days of starting your federal employment and annually thereafter as long as you occupy a position that requires financial disclosure reporting.
- This position is subject to Lautenberg Amendment. Persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence are prohibited from occupying this position.
- The position will need to meet and maintain all applicable requirements to carry a firearm under 40 U.S.C. 1315. The appointment to this position of a person convicted of state or federal misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence is prohibited.
- Required to undergo initial and random drug testing for illegal drug use. Employment is contingent upon favorable results.
- Must be able to meet the medical requirements for the 1811, Criminal Investigation Series outlined by OPM. Will be required to complete a medical exam prior to appointment.
- Must have completed the Criminal Investigator Training Program or other approved program at FLETC, or similar program as approved by the Secretary or Secretary's designee to being authorized to exercise the powers set forth in 40 U.S.C. 1315 (b)(2).
- The officer has the authority to make arrests, carry firearms, serve warrants, conduct investigations, and perform other activities for the promotion of homeland security.
- Must pass an initial pistol firearms proficiency and qualification course of fire with an approved FLETC qualification course as directed by the FLETC Deputy Director.
- Must achieve an 80% score, which equates to 240 points out of a possible of 300 points. Will be re-certified each quarter, during the fiscal year, with a required minimum score of 240 points.
- This position is eligible for special law enforcement retirement coverage under 5 U.S.C. § 8336(c) and 5 U.S.C. § 8412(d), commonly referred to as "6(c) coverage.
Qualifications A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted. For additional assistance, please visit: USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements
This position has a Selective Placement Factor (SPF). If your resume doesn't demonstrate possession of the SPF, you will be rated ineligible. The SPF for this position is: In order to be considered for this position, you MUST have completed the Criminal Investigator Training Program or another approved program at FLETC,
or a substantially similarprogram as approved by the Secretary or the Secretary's designee to being authorized to exercise the powers set forth in 40 U.S.C. 1315 (b)(2). You are required to upload proof of such training with your application.
Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: (1) Leading and managing complex criminal and administrative investigations, supervising multi-disciplinary law enforcement teams, and overseeing enterprise-level programs. (2) Directing the planning and execution of investigations involving felonies, misdemeanors, and policy violations, ensuring compliance with all legal and procedural requirements. (3) Coordinating interagency efforts, developing investigative policies, and managing sensitive cases with national security and counterintelligence implications. (4) Provided authoritative guidance to senior leadership, represented my agency in high-level forums, and ensured effective program administration, staff development, and stakeholder communication. (5) Demonstrating strong leadership, operational oversight, and the ability to manage diverse investigative and organizational responsibilities at a national level.
Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement.
Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (
examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job ). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE.
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.
Re-employed annuitants' annual salaries will be reduced by the amount of their retirement annuity and by further cost of living increases. FERS retirees receiving a FERS annuity supplement must also be aware that, like social security benefits, their FERS annuity supplement is subject to an earnings test and may be reduced if the salary earned is more than the social security exempt amount of earnings. Additional information is available on OPM's website or by contacting OPM.
Current or Former Political Appointees: 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.
Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP/ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. View information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Physical Demands: In accordance with the Medical Requirements under the U.S. Office of Personnel Management Individual Occupational Requirements for GS-1811, Criminal Investigating Series, this position requires moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Must also be prepared to protect themselves or others from physical attacks at any time without warning, and to use firearms if the situation warrants. Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site. Driving a vehicle may be required. Trips to other elements within the organization are routine and trips to other government agencies or contractor sites may be required. Intense concentration and performance of duties at maximum capability are required to meet deadlines. Some strenuous physical effort may be required in the performance of federal officer duties.
Work Environment: The position may be exposed to physical operations, equipment, potentially hazardous materials, threats, physical force, and other high-level risks associated with criminal and internal affairs investigations, security, and law enforcement activities to include the potential for physical altercations or the use of lethal weapons while attempting to arrest subjects. The overall environment portrayed as large, i.e. 1,500+ acre training and industrial sites with law enforcement training facilities, equipment, grounds, and field training sites. The office environment is pleasant and comfortable. The position may be exposed to hazardous materials and high-level risks in providing security and the maintenance of law and order.
Education Not Applicable
Additional information Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances
may be authorized , subject to the provisions of the agency policies and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the governments best interest. Or a relocation incentive
may be authorized .
The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and FLETC policy, FLETC is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at FLETC are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result.
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, FLETC requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Top Secret SCI as a condition of placement in this position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record
before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201
certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to
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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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