Criminal Investigator

Summary

The Division of Protective Operations of the U.S. Department of Labor provides executive protection services to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of the Department of Labor, and other officials designated by the Secretary. The Division conducts inquiries and investigations into significant matters of security concern.

This position is outside the bargaining unit.

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Duties

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This position is a Criminal Investigator and also serves as an Assistant Special Agent In Charge. The position is located in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM), Division of Protective Operations (DPO).

Major duties for this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct highly complex criminal investigations into threats directed towards the Department of Labor (DOL) leadership, particularly the Secretary of Labor and senior officials, as directed by the Secretary.
• Conduct protective intelligence investigations to assess and mitigate threats against DOL leadership.
• Develop and execute security plans for senior officials facing credible threats due to their roles or public exposure.
• Coordinate with forensic experts, cybersecurity personnel, and technical staff to analyze evidence and substantiate findings.
• Prepare investigative reports for prosecutorial action, liaising with the Department of Justice and other prosecutorial entities.
• Develop, implement, and manage the DOL Insider Threat Program to identify, assess, and mitigate risks posed by trusted insiders, including employees, contractors, and partners.
• Ensure all investigative and intelligence-related activities adhere to legal and regulatory guidelines.

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Candidate required to obtain and maintain the necessary security/investigation level.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• Requires medical exam and must maintain physical requirements.
• Requires a valid driver's license and have the ability to obtain a government license to operate a government vehicle.
• Selectee is entitled to Law Enforcement Availability Pay at the rate of 25% of base pay, as prescribed in Title 5 United States Code Section 5545. (Annual avg. of 2 or more hrs of unscheduled duty per reg. workday to receive the 25% Availability Pay)
• Must qualify with and carry a firearm.
• Subject to financial disclosure requirements.
• Domestic and foreign travel required.
• Certificate of completion equivalent to FLETC CITP (submit certificate/proof with application).
• Certificate of completion of equivalent protective services course (submit certificate/proof with application).

Qualifications

Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS 13 in the Federal Service.

Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

GS-14: You must meet 4 out of the 5 examples of specialized experience listed here. Qualifying specialized experience for the GS-14 is defined as:

• Experience interpreting and applying laws, regulations, and advanced investigative methods to lead and execute complex law enforcement intelligence operations.
• Experience obtaining information from sources including alleged criminals and reluctant witnesses.
• Experience with surveillance planning, including those surveillance activities involving multiple parties, the latest technology, and methods that are subject to changing legal admissibility.
• Experience collecting data and preparing investigative reports, statistical reports, case summaries, and program evaluations.
• Experience collecting and evaluating intelligence from sources such as social media, law enforcement reports, and public tips, to identify targeted violence risks.

Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) maximum entry date age: The date immediately preceding an individual's 37th birthday is the maximum entry age for original appointment to a LEO position. Law Enforcement Officers are subject to mandatory separation when they reach a combination of:

• Age 57, and;
• 20 years experience under law enforcement service that is formally approved for retirement coverage.

Age Requirements: An applicant must enter a Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) law enforcement covered position or a Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) law enforcement covered position not one day later than his/her 37th birthday. Please note: Applicants appointed to Criminal Investigator positions in the Federal service must not have reached their 37th birthday upon appointment to the position unless they previously served in a Federal civilian law enforcement position covered by special civil service retirement provisions, including early or mandatory retirement. This requirement may be waived only for veterans . However, the primary duties of these positions are classified as "rigorous". When age is determined to be essential to performance of the job, a waiver is not required and may not be authorized. An age waiver is not automatic. An individual who has passed the maximum entry age limit but previously served in a covered position, may be eligible for consideration and reinstatement of coverage if he/she will be able to complete a total of 20 years of covered law enforcement service by the time he reaches the mandatory retirement age of 57. See OPM Retirement Handbook for further details. The Maximum Entry Age requirement (See Maximum Entry may be waived for applicants eligible for veterans' preference.)

Medical Requirements: The duties of this position require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking, prolonged periods of standing, use of firearms, impact weapons, and exposure to inclement weather. The incumbent must undergo routine medical examinations for this position. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbows, shoulders, hips, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order to perform the duties satisfactorily. Sufficiently good distance vision in each eye, correction permitted, to 20/20 is mandatory. Near vision, contact 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 this position are exacting and responsible and involve activities under trying conditions, the 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.

Individuals assigned to a LEO position must be able to successfully pass pre-and post-employment physical fitness requirements. Preemployment physicals are scheduled by DPO after selectee accepts tentative offer. DPO sends medical clearance document to HR after selectee has cleared DOL medical screening.

Selective Placement Factors

DPO Criminal Investigator positions have the following training requirements:

• The incumbent must have attended an Acceptable federal law enforcement training equivalent to Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Criminal Investigative Training Program (CITP). (Submit certificate/proof with application).
• Incumbent must also have attended an acceptable protective services course to provide adequate protective services. (Submit certificate/proof with application).

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-14 level for this position.

Additional information

Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Non-Supervisory Financial Disclosure: This position is subject to the confidential financial disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). Therefore, if selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest(s) and your prospective position with DOL. This information will be required annually.

For more information, click Telework Position Information. This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy.

Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy.

The Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Click here for Additional Information.

The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act.

Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions.

All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to the appointment.

All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.

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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