Criminal Investigator Special Agent

This position falls under the direction of the Investigations Division Southeast Region Atlanta Office located in Atlanta GA.

If you are selected as a Criminal Investigator your responsibilities would include but would not be limited to:

• Analyzing initial allegations and recommending required investigative resources and collateral support.
• Investigating allegations of crime crime scenes and misconduct.
• Planning and conducting surveillance or undercover work.
• Apprehending and arresting persons violating U.S. laws and conducting search and seizure incident to the arrest or when appropriate by warrant.
• Preparing reports and presenting findings orally and in writing to managers prosecutors and other high-level officials.
• Testifying as a government witness before Grand Juries and in court regarding criminal cases.
• Testifying at administrative hearings in non-criminal cases.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• You must be registered for the Selective Service if applicable.
• You must successfully pass and are subject to random drug screenings.
• You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• You may be subject to a probationary period.
• You must maintain firearm proficiency and successfully pass periodic tests.
• You must pass and maintain medical qualifications.
• You must maintain a valid state issued drivers license.
• Age requirement: Before your 37th birthday for entry in a primary law enforcement position. (Veterans please see OPM Vet Guide must provide a Certificate of completion for Criminal Investigator Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers or an equivalent Federal law enforcement basic training academy.
• You must sign a Lautenberg Agreement.
• This position may require the incumbent to be reassigned to a different geographic location. The incumbent will be required to sign a mobility agreement which will remain in effect through the duration of the assignment

Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the GS-13 grade level you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level obtained in the public sector. (Specialized experience is paid or unpaid experience which has equipped you with the specific knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.) Examples of specialized experience include such duties as: the ability to conduct multi-jurisdictional and multi-defendant investigations relating to bribery fraud theft abuse violations of civil rights conflicts of interest and misconduct investigations. Experience must include undercover operations surveillance assignments search and seizure issuing warrants interrogations and making arrests.

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade level (or equivalent).

Firearms: Criminal investigators are required to carry a firearm while performing duties of this position. Maintaining firearm proficiency is mandatory.
Motor Vehicle Operation: You must possess a valid automobile drivers license at the time of appointment.
Age: Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. The day immediately preceding an individuals 37th birthday will be the last day to be referred for selection consideration. However the age restriction may not apply if you are a preference-eligible veteran or if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement position covered by 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).
Medical Examination: Individuals must meet the established medical standards and/or physical requirement for the position proving they are medically and physically capable of performing the essential job functions and duties of the position safely and efficiently. A medical examination will be conducted. Any disease or condition that may potentially interfere with the safe and efficient performance of the jobs duties or training may constitute grounds for medical disqualification. Medical qualification determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis. If additional medical information is recommended beyond that provided at the pre-employment examination it is provided at the expense of the tentative selectee.
Drug Testing: This job has been identified as testing designated under our Drug-Free Workplace Program. Therefore you must satisfactorily complete a drug test prior to being hired. The agency will schedule provide and pay for the drug test. Once on board you will be subject to random drug testing.
Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP): As a law enforcement officer you will be required to work on an unscheduled basis in excess of the 40-hour work week. These positions require substantial overtime to include holidays weekends and nights. You must be readily accessible to perform this unscheduled work. To ensure your availability you will receive extra compensation in the form of Law Enforcement Availability Pay which is calculated at a flat rate of 25 percent of base salary.



ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP). The CTAP/ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for CTAP/ICTAP consideration you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and (for scored examining) score 85 or better on established ranking criteria OR (for category rating criteria) rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of CTAP/ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is at: PROBATIONARY INFORMATION:

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary or 2-year trial periodduring which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

- Your performance and conduct;
- The needs and interests of the agency;
- Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary or trial periodyour employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.