Criminal Investigator (Internal Affairs Division)
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Job Location:
Billings, MT - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 91985 - 119583
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
These positions are located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs OJS Internal Affairs Division and will conduct in-depth interdepartmental investigations of varied allegations against law enforcement officers and other employees requiring comprehensive knowledge of law enforcement and skills involving a high degree of independent judgment immediate decisions and a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness. These position will report to the Internal Affairs Division Director or Designee.
As Criminal Investigator (Internal Affairs Division) GS-1811 your typical work assignments may include but not limited to:
- Plans and conduct criminal investigations involving a number of complex and varied allegations against law enforcement officers and other employees. Examples include: improper use of force assault shootings and other firearm violations theft fraud embezzlement bribery other allegations with potential for criminal charges.
- Performs surveillance of sites and suspects to obtain evidence establish probable cause or to link suspects and events to criminal activity or other misconduct.
- Investigates detains apprehends or arrests persons charged with violations of Federal state local or tribal laws. Testifies at hearings and trials at various locations and jurisdictions to include administrative appeals or other hearings involving case work and employees.
- Obtains search and arrest warrants through processes of affidavit and executes warrants and other court papers. Search for and properly maintain evidence.
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated
- A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicants successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
- If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
- Incumbent is required to operate a government motor vehicle must possess a valid drivers license and have a safe driving record within the 4 year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607.
- Medical requirement.
- Drug Testing. This position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received.
- Firearms Requirement.
- This position has been approved for Secondary Law Enforcement Retirement Coverage. Please see Qualifications section for eligibility information.
- LAW ENFORCEMENT AVAILABILITY PAY (LEAP): LEAP in the amount of 25% has been approved for these position(s).
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
OPM Quals -Criminal Investigation Series 1811
Minimum Qualifications for GS-12 Criminal Investigator-Internal Affairs Division: At least one-year specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level carrying out the full range of in-depth investigative duties related to administrative and internal matters. Knowledge of federal investigative standards and internal affairs protocols with the ability to interpret and apply laws regulations and agency policies governing internal investigations. Applying analytical and research skills for evaluating evidence and resolving complex cases and proficiency in written communication for preparing clear detailed investigative reports and recommendations. Including experience conducting internal investigations into employee misconduct and policy violations reviewing and analyzing investigative reports and evidence and drafting comprehensive findings for management review.
FIREARMS REQUIREMENT: This position requires that the incumbent meet initial and continuing qualifications in the use of firearms as outlined in the Gun Control Act of 1968 amended by the Lautenberg Amendment of 1996. An applicant whose background includes any of the following will be ineligible for consideration: 1) convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding one year; 2) has any outstanding warrants or is a fugitive from justice; 3) unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance; 4) adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to a mental institution; 5) illegally or unlawfully in the United States; 6) renounced U. S. citizenship; 7) subject to a court-ordered restraining order from harassing stalking or threatening an intimate partner or child; or 8) convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
NOTE: To be eligible for Secondary Law Enforcement Coverage you must 1) move directly from a federal Primary/Rigorous position; 2) complete 3 years of service in a primary/rigorous position and; 3) must be continuously employed in a secondary position(s) since moving from a primary/rigorous position.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.
Additional information
The probationary or trial period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will 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.
Under applicable law the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies in writing that the individuals employment should continue and that their appointment should be the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period -OR- trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) OR Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Programs provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus displaced or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal proof of eligibility and most current SF50 noting position grade level duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP applicants must be qualified (i.e. meet the minimum qualification requirements including any selective placement factors; education and experience requirements) and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For more information visit: APPOINTING AUTHORITY: Certain candidates may be eligible to apply under a special hiring authority including those for disabled individuals Peace Corps employees Foreign Service employees veterans etc. For more information visit the following OPM websites: USAJOBS Information Center: Vets Info Guide: 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.A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Key Skills
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Bank Secrecy Act
- Bioinformatics
- Fraud
- Genetics
- Interviewing
- Law Enforcement
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Writing Skills
