Criminal Investigator

About the role

Serves as a Criminal Investigator in the Western District of Louisiana (Shreveport), performing a variety of complex criminal investigations and law enforcement duties.

What you will do

• Performs comprehensive criminal investigations to apprehend wanted Federal fugitives; Develops facts and evidence by using a wide range of investigative techniques; Performs law enforcement duties to include protection of high-ranking government officials, transportation of prisoners, judicial and witness protection, and court security; Participates on joint task forces which are composed of USMS, Federal, State, and local law enforcement personnel; and Prepares investigative reports.
• 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.
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Requirements

• This position is a Testing Designated Position and is subject to random drug testing.
• Selectees for initial appointment to supervisory or managerial positions will be required to serve a probationary period in accordance with the provision of 5 CFR §§315.901-909, unless exempt from its provisions.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
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• Must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• Must successfully pass periodic background reinvestigations.
• Must possess a valid driver's license at the time of selection.
• Must undergo periodic or as needed medical examination and continue to meet the medical requirements for the position.
• Must complete a bi-annual fitness test.
• Must carry a handgun and must qualify twice a year in the use of multiple firearms.

Education

ARE YOU USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY?

Education must be from an accredited school or institution. Please refer to the following website to locate your school and/ or institution *** You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.

Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time basis.

If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirements for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents) and assessment questionnaire.

Structured Resume Review: Subject matter experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. SMEs will review ONLY two pages of your resume, starting at your work experience. SMEs will not review any additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter).

Applicants who pass the structured resume review will be added to the list of qualified candidates. Structured Panel Interview: SMEs will complete a structured interview process to evaluate applicants. Qualified candidates who successfully complete the structured interview will be referred for consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Reasoning Decision Making Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Influencing//Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Criminal Investigation Written Communication Applicants will only be considered for the Eligibilities for which they claim in the job questionnaire AND must provide the supporting documentation.

Applicants will not be considered for Eligibilities for which they did not claim, regardless of the documentation submitted with the application.

Failure to select the correct eligibility criteria will result in an automated rating of ineligible, and your application will not receive further consideration.

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: *** If referred, all relevant documents including performance appraisals and incentive awards submitted with your application will be available to the selecting official for review and consideration.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
• If more than two (2) pages are submitted, only the first two (2) pages of work experience will be reviewed to determine your qualifications.
• Other supporting documents (Applicants should ensure that their personally identifiable information (PII) is protected.): College Transcript(s), if qualifying based on education SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade permanently held Copy of most recent performance appraisal (USM-540) with supervisor's signature showing the official final rating of record.
• In cases where the performance appraisal is incomplete or unavailable, applicants may provide an explanation of the reasons Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) documentation, if applicable (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) Cover Letter, optional USM-280C, Disclosure of Relatives Employed at DOJ, optional Failure to submit a resume and/or supporting documentation will result in elimination from further consideration.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

We expect to make a job offer within 120 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Additional information

Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision.

You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: *** Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed.

To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility. For more information visit:***

Additional selections may be made from this announcement. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) funding is not authorized. Relocation incentives are not authorized.

Employees selected for this assignment will serve a minimum of two years before seeking permanent reassignment opportunities. This does not prevent an employee from seeking promotion opportunities.