Criminal Investigator

Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations at 242 duty locations throughout the country. These are non-bargaining unit positions. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification Criteria You qualify for the GS-09 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent performing these duties: Investigating or assisting with investigations in one or more programmatic areas such as narcotics, money laundering, financial crimes, human trafficking, fraud, international trade, network intrusion response, counterintelligence, counterterrorism, counterproliferation or general criminal or administrative investigations; Performing federal, state, and local law enforcement-related database queries; Collecting or analyzing information in support of general criminal or administrative actions; Conducting or assisting with interviews with generally cooperative individuals (e.g., suspects, witnesses, sources, and/or victims) to gather information. Assisting in the preparation of reports in support of general criminal or administrative actions. Education A master's (or equivalent graduate degree such as a L.L.B/J.D.) or 2 academic years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Graduate level education must have been from an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Combination of Education and Experience A combination of successfully completed graduate level education and experience as described above that equals 100%. Education must be from an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Competencies Problem Solving – Identifies and analyzes problems; distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information; provides options for resolving problems. Teamwork – Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. Interpersonal Skills – Considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of different people in different situations; is diplomatic, tactful, and sensitive, and treats others with respect. Flexibility – Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. National Service Experience 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. 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. Disability and Veteran Eligibility The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities including those 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, contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position, as described below. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement. #J-18808-Ljbffr