Criminal Investigator

This Criminal Investigator position is with the Investigative Operations Division (IOD) of the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This is a Senior Special Agent field position based in Washington, D.C.

URGENT: Apply TODAY as this announcement will close on January 31 OR as soon as we receive 150 applicants, whichever comes first. This is a Direct Hire Public Notice. Category Rating, Veterans' Preference and traditional rating and ranking do not apply to this Public Notice.

As a Criminal Investigator/SSA you will have a senior investigator role in a proactive and/or reactive manner for protective operations and investigations under the jurisdiction of CBP/OPR. Duties shall include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting protective details and protection planning assignments for senior officials and other dignitaries.
• Serving as a case agent for inter-agency investigations and leading teams of other special agents and law enforcement offices in investigations or operations.
• Conducting criminal/administrative investigations on employees and/or associated individuals who are suspected of misconduct, corruption, extortion and other violations affecting national security.
• Preparing and executing search and arrest warrants, subpoenas, electronic surveillance orders and Reports of Investigations.
• Mentoring and assisting in the professional development of less experienced Criminal Investigators.

Salary and Benefits

This position starts at a salary of $139,395.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $181,216.00 (GS-14, Step 10) with promotion potential to $172,075.00 (GS-14 Step 10).

Employees receive the full package of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional 401(k) offering.

Qualifications–See official Job Opening Announcement (JOA) at USAJOBS.gov for complete details.

You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:

• Conducting protective details and protection planning assignments for senior officials and other dignitaries; including advance preparation, motorcade route security and threat/medical risk assessment mitigation.
• Conducting protective intelligence investigations as a case agent and or team lead for inter-agency investigations and leading teams of other special agents and law enforcement officers during investigative operations.
• Planning complex logistics and coordinating with internal and external partners during protective or investigative planning; communicating with domestic and foreign governmental agencies in support of protective and investigative operations for senior officials and other employees as designated.
• Providing guidance and direction to other special agents and other law enforcement officials during day-to-day protective operations.

Criminal Investigator Training Program:Criminal Investigators must complete an initial course of basic training, specifically the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Glynco, Georgia, or an OPR approved equivalent course of instruction and the OPR Special Agent Training Program at the Customs and Border Protection Advanced Training Center, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, as well as additional training throughout their careers. Both basic and advanced training programs are designed to prepare law enforcement personnel with the skills, aptitudes, and competencies required to serve as a Criminal Investigator.

How to Apply

Click this site’s APPLY link to access the official JOA on USAJOBS.gov, the federal government’s official employment site. You will learn exactly how to submit your application package, to include your resume, an online assessment questionnaire, and possibly other documents. You will also learn about required competencies that should be reflected in your resume.

• You must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process.

• You should strive to include in your resume all information that reflects how you meet the Experience requirement, and your resume should not exceed five (5) pages.

• You must meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service).

APPLY TODAY as this announcement will close on January 31, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET or as soon as we receive 150 applicants, whichever comes first.

Interested in other career opportunities with CBP? Visit www.cbp.gov/careers and check the CBP calendar at www.cbp.gov/cbp-events-calendar frequently for upcoming informational webinars, in-person recruiter events, and virtual career events.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $139,395.00 - $181,216.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Travel requirement:

• Up to 25% travel

Work Location: In person