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Supervisory Criminal Investigator

ATF
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 7/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/14/2026
Summary

This position is located under the Office of Professional Responsibility and Security Operations, Internal Affairs Division. Location will be determined upon selection. This positi8on serves as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) of Internal Affairs Division responsibilities include developing detailed plans, objectives, and goals for integrity investigations of ATF employees throughout the United States, including cases involving racial and sexual harassment.

Duties

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The major duties of the Supervisory Criminal Investigator position include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Provides professional leadership and guidance in planning, coordinating, managing, and participating in integrity investigations.
  • Leads or conducts investigations that may involve high profile criminal cases.
  • Conducts special investigations, both criminal and administrative, in coordination with the Department of Justice Office of Inspector General.
  • Participates with other agencies in joint integrity investigations involving cross-jurisdictional matters and other agencies' employees.
  • Analyzes the complex and diverse circumstances surrounding misconduct and integrity cases and discerns the substantive misconduct cases from those that are management issues.
  • Consults with personnel in investigation units outside of the Bureau as well as with experts outside government to provide guidance, conduct trend analysis, and resolve cross-agency integrity issues/problems.
  • Works with the Office of Chief Counsel to review new legislation and court decisions that effect the manner in which investigations are conducted to ensure that needed changes are incorporated into program methods to meet new requirements.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

The time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement. The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

This is a non-bargaining unit position.

MOBILITY PLAN: New employees hired pursuant to this vacancy announcement must sign a mobility agreement. The purpose of ATF's mobility policy is to enhance career development and progression, and achieve mission and business effectiveness. To accomplish these objectives, the mobility plan will facilitate the movement of employees through special short-term assignments or permanent reassignments throughout the Bureau. Applicants who decline to sign a mobility agreement, as required, will be removed from the hiring process.

Key Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
  • Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
  • Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov
  • May be required to serve a one year probationary period.
  • Pass drug screening and subject to random drug test.
  • Must display and maintain required proficiency with firearms.
  • Take and pass a medical examination and meet medical requirements.
  • Must take and successfully complete a polygraph examination.
  • Possess a current and valid automobile operator's license.
  • May have to attend and successfully pass the below training:
    • Occupational Questionnaire
    • ATF Special Agent Basic Training (SABT)
    • Structured Interview
    • Law Enforcement Training: You must have successfully completed and passed Federal Law Enforcement Training Center's Criminal Investigator training program (CITP), OR an equivalent and recognized federal law enforcement training program- must upload certification.
Qualifications

To qualify for the Supervisory Criminal Investigator position GS-15 you must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Specialized experience is demonstrated experience, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Experience must be in the normal line of progression or must be related to the work of the position advertised and must be reflected in resume.

Specialized Experience Must Include All Of

  • Providing leadership to others such as work groups, teams or special projects; AND
  • Communicating orally with investigative reports and briefings; AND
  • Negotiating and collaborating with others (i.e. interacting with other law enforcement agencies (state, local or federal).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

Additional Selections May Be Made From This Announcement.

A one-year probationary period is required for new supervisors and managers.

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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations from ATF's Human Resources Operations Division. Please click on the following link to read important information. DOJ Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations

Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:

  • Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria;
  • Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; and
  • Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.

EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

Reasonable Accommodation:ATF provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the job application and hiring process, and you meet the eligibility requirements listed above, please notify the human resources specialist listed on the vacancy announcement, or contact the ATF's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at (202) 648-8760 or send an email to reasonableaccommodations@atf.gov. The decision on granting a reasonable accommodation is handled on a case-by-case basis.

Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.

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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