Supervisory Criminal Investigator with Security Clearance
Department of Defense
2024-11-05 18:43:54
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Job type: fulltime
Job industry: I.T. & Communications
Job description
Duties Establishes priorities and ensures that timely performance of a satisfactory quantity and quality of work; makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors; set priorities and prepare schedules for completion of work. Supervises a geographically dispersed staff located in several field office locations and comprised of at least 20 criminal investigators and support personnel. Responsible in dealing with senior officials of various International, Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies, Defense Criminal Investigative Organizations, industry representatives, and professional societies. Analyzes requests for investigations and determines which should be initiated, curtailed or terminated from the standpoint of jurisdiction, investigative priorities, complexity, costs involved, manpower requirements, other law enforcement agencies. Plans, directs, coordinates, and develops special investigative techniques including undercover and initiative operations, consensual monitoring, and use of the IG subpoena. Manages a security program within DCIS jurisdiction and conducts asset protection surveys of DoD installations to assure the protection of classified or sensitive information from unauthorized access, sabotage, compromise, theft, or vandalism. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required Position has been designated as Special Sensitive; incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance. May require travel internationally and/or deployment to Southwest Asia. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ). This is an Excepted Service position and an applicant receiving such an appointment does not acquire competitive civil service status. This position requires a pre-employment physical exam and a pre-employment physical readiness test. A physical readiness test is required for the duration of employment. This position requires qualifications to carry and use government-owned firearms as part of assigned duties (as a condition of employment you must maintain this qualification). The applicant selected for this position must be able to qualify and maintain authorization to carry firearms including no current or previous domestic violence charges/convictions. Employees are ineligible for this position if, at any time, they have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, unless the conviction was expunged, set aside, or he/she received a pardon. Incumbent will be required to work, or be available to work substantial amounts of unscheduled overtime duty based on the needs of the agency. Compensation for this unscheduled overtime is in the form of a special form of premium pay fixed at 25 percent of the adjusted salary (basic and locality). Incumbent must have completed 14 weeks of Criminal Investigator Training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, Georgia. If you have not previously successfully completed a trial or probationary period with the Federal Government in a similar position, you will be required to serve a two year trial period. Requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. This position requires employees to agree to a Mobility Agreement. Selectees will be required to sign the Mobility Agreement as a condition of employment. Federal employees currently serving in the Competitive Service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the Competitive Service by accepting an offer of employment in the Excepted Service May be required to submit a financial disclosure form (OGE-450) at time of appointment and annually. The incumbent must adhere to the DoD Standards of Conduct. Qualifications Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic AND Minimum Qualification requirements as noted below. Time in Grade: For entry at the GS-15 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-14 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service. Medical Requirements The duties of positions in this series require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. Sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Near vision, corrective 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 these positions are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to himself/herself, or others is disqualifying. In addition to the Basic Requirements above, all applicants must also meet the specialized experience requirements. Specialized Experience Requirements One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-14) or equivalent within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience analyzing all preliminary criminal or final investigative reports to ensure compliance with investigative directives, professional standards, and guidelines; presents oral briefs to U.S. Attorneys and directs subordinates in assembling and presenting evidence for subsequent criminal prosecution. The applicant's experience would reflect skill in criminal investigative techniques, rules of criminal procedures, laws and rules of evidence, search and seizure and related issues in the conduct of investigations. The applicant's experience would also demonstrate the ability, through oral and written communications, to direct, oversee, and represent the component with law enforcement and judicial agencies. You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions: . NOTE: If recruiting at multiple grades, define specialized experience for each grade level. All qualifications and time-in-grade (if applicable) requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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. Any appointment made under the provisions of this announcement is excepted from competitive civil service and may require the incumbent to serve a trial period. Only experience and/or education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact for assistance. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the referral certificate issue date. Education There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level. Additional information This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. Employees are ineligible for this position if, at any time, they have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, unless the conviction was expunged, set aside, or he/she received a pardon. The applicant selected for this position must be able to qualify and maintain authorization to carry and use government-owned firearms including no current or previous domestic violence charges/convictions. This position is considered a secondary law enforcement administrative position and is covered under the special retirement provision for secondary law enforcement positions. The applicant must meet all of the following special retirement requirements: (1) Has moved directly (without a break in service exceeding three days) from a rigorous position to a secondary position; (2) Has completed three years of service in a rigorous position; and (3) If the applicant has served in a secondary position continuously (without a break in service of more than three days) since serving in a primary position. If selected, applicants that meet qualification requirements, but do not meet special retirement coverage requirements, will be placed under the regular Federal Employee retirement coverage. Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG). Current DoD civilian employees are not required to conduct drug testing if moving from one Testing Designated Position (TDP) to another TDP with no break in service, unless deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis by the gaining Component. Incumbent must have successfully completed the Criminal Investigator Training Program at the Federal Law E