Criminal Investigator

Summary

Position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration,Office of the Inspector General. Incumbent will exercise full law enforcement authority-including carrying firearms and marking arrests-while conducting advanced forensic analysis and interviewing subjects to preserve the integrity of NARA programs. Investigator provides essential technical leadership to lower-grade staff and serves as a primary liaison to U.S. Attorneys and other federal agencies during criminal prosecutions.

Duties

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Full Performance Level for this position is a GS-13

As a Criminal Investigator, you will:

• Independently plan and personally conduct or lead investigations into violations of Federal laws and regulations, violations of NARA policies and directives, or other matters as assigned.
• Carry a firearm, apprehend and arrest persons violating U.S. laws, and conduct searches and seizures by warrant and incident to arrest, when appropriate.
• Present investigative results both orally and in writing to prosecutors and others for determinations of the merits of case prosecution or action.
• Establish and maintain liaison with investigative and legal personnel in other Offices of Inspector General, U.S. Attorneys, and Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, for the purposes of obtaining and exchanging information relevant to investigations and investigative activities.
• Direct work of other professional investigators and support staff, assign work, provide technical advice and assistance to lower grade investigators, review completed work, and may provide on-the-job training for lower grade investigators
  
  

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• A probationary or trial period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary/trial period.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• Designated and/or Random Drug Testing may be required.
• Carry and use a firearm. Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory. You will be ineligible to occupy this position if at any time you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, unless you received a pardon or your conviction was expunged or set aside.
• Complete or have previously completed the Basic Criminal Investigative course(s) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA.
• Complete a pre-employment medical examination (including vision, hearing, cardiovascular and mobility of extremities) by an authorized Government physician and be determined physically fit to perform strenuous physically demanding duties. You will be required to undergo regular physical examinations and to maintain a level of physical fitness in accordance with the standards and policies of this agency.
• Agree to work an average of two extra hours per day. Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) has been approved to compensate for unscheduled duty in excess of the 40-hour workweek.
  
  

Key Requirements:

• Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
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• Must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals.
• This position also requires a top secret clearance.
  
  

Qualifications

Age Restriction: The date immediately preceding an individual's 37th birthday is the maximum entry age for original appointment to a law enforcement officer position. This requirement does not apply to a) Preference-eligible veterans; OR b) Individuals who are 37 years of age or older and have previously served in law enforcement officer positions that were covered by a special law enforcement retirement plan.

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Medical Requirements: The selectee must pass a pre-appointment physical examination and meet the physical requirements for this position as required by this agency. 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.

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Specialized experience for the GS-13 is one year of experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent, that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. At this level, qualifying experience must include:

• Leading complex criminal investigations into violations of Federal laws and regulations, including managing sensitive cases involving interrelated subjects or high-level organizational fraud. AND
• Executing law enforcement operations such as conducting surveillance, executing search and seizure warrants, performing arrests, and maintaining proficiency in the use of firearms. AND
• Directing advanced investigative techniques, specifically performing computer forensics, forensic accounting analysis, and conducting high-stakes interviews or interrogations to elicit critical evidence. AND
• Managing legal and prosecutorial coordination by preparing technical reports for U.S. Attorneys and testifying before Grand Juries or in court proceedings to support criminal prosecutions.
  
  

In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following requirements, if applicable (as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F):

Time-in-Grade: For the GS-13, you must have been at the GS-12 level for 52 weeks.

Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.

Additional information

• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• When the National Archives and Records Administration completes their selections, the remaining lists of qualified candidates may be shared with hiring managers and Human Resources specialists at additional offices, bureaus, or agencies who are hiring for similar positions. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared with additional offices, bureaus, and organizations. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• We offer opportunities for telework, per Agency policy.
• We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules, per Agency policy.
  
  

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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