Criminal Investigator

About the Role The United States Attorney's Office, District of Eastern New York is looking for a highly qualified and experienced Criminal Investigator to handle federal law enforcement matters, and to join a well-respected team responsible for planning, conducting and managing complex criminal investigations related to suspected violations of federal law. Responsibilities Overseeing the planning and coordination of complex investigations in one or more of the following areas: national security related offenses including counterterrorism, counterintelligence, export control, fraud, bribery and public corruption, money laundering, violent crime or cybercrime. Developing and authorizing operational plans and procedures for arrests and searches. Conducting interviews of victims, witnesses, and subjects. Reviewing and analyzing data such as telephone records, cell-site data, bank records, credit card records, and email. Providing advice and assistance to assigned Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) during investigations and prosecutions. Testifying in the grand jury or at trial and other court proceedings as to facts and to explain in detail how evidence was obtained. Performing and leading investigative activities, such as surveillance, undercover activities, identification and development of informants, and obtaining warrants. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Qualifications GS-13 : Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing the following types of duties: working as a Criminal investigator using a wide range of investigative methods to uncover criminal violations; recognizing, seizing and preserving evidence; soliciting cooperating witnesses/defendants and other sources to identify members of criminal organizations; testifying in local and federal courts and before local and federal grand juries; conducting or leading complex investigations in one or more of the following areas: fraud, bribery and public corruption, national security related offenses, cyber crimes, money laundering, violent crimes and sexual assault; consulting with attorneys and trial teams to provide investigative advice, ensure compliance with applicable laws, investigative strategy, and recommend investigative methods and techniques. Liaison and work collaboratively with law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and federal level. Required Skills You must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable. If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period. Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position. You must satisfactorily complete the Criminal Investigation Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, Georgia, if not already complete. (Equivalent training is acceptable). You must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license while employed in the position. You will be required to complete and file an initial and annual OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report. You must qualify with and carry a firearm. You must successfully pass a medical examination (or have waiver) and be found “fit for duty”. You must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (Sensitive Compartmented Information) security clearance is required. Preferred Skills Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) - The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) - The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) - VEOA allows eligible veterans to apply and compete for positions announced under merit promotion procedures when the hiring agency is recruiting from outside its own workforce. Special Employment Consideration - Persons with disabilities, veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more, certain other veterans, spouses of certain members of the armed forces, and returning Peace Corps volunteers are examples of individuals who are potentially eligible for non-competitive appointments. Pay range and compensation package Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized. The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Equal Opportunity Statement 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: #J-18808-Ljbffr United States Attorneys' Offices