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Investigative Analyst (Criminal Analyst)

Department of Homeland Security Headquarters · Department of Homeland Security · San Diego, California

Federal agencyGS-12
At a glance

A job with Department of Homeland Security Headquarters in San Diego, California. It pays $101,234$156,498 per year at grade GS-12. Applications close on Nov 18, 2026 — 62 days left.

Working pattern
On site
Who can apply
Competitive service, Excepted service
Clearance
Secret

Main duties

  • This assignment is with the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) San Diego offices located in San Diego County.
  • This is a 1-year non-reimbursable assignment and may be extended annually with the agreement of both agencies, not to exceed three years.
  • Assignment will be based on professional background and development interest.
  • GS Equivalent: 12/13 may apply.
The original posting

Full details

About the role

This assignment is a 1-year non-reimbursable assignment. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Investigative Analyst (Criminal Analyst) Series Requested: 0132, 1801, 1802, 1805 Security Clearance: Secret Virtual/Remote: No Only current, full-time federal employees are eligible. Resumes are reviewed every 30 days until selection/closing date.

This is a Detail, not a Developmental Rotation. Supervisory approval form must be signed.

What you will do

  • This assignment is with the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) San Diego offices located in San Diego County.
  • This is a 1-year non-reimbursable assignment and may be extended annually with the agreement of both agencies, not to exceed three years.
  • Assignment will be based on professional background and development interest.
  • GS Equivalent: 12/13 may apply.
  • Resumes are reviewed every 30 days until selection/closing date.

Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.

How you will be evaluated

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education, and training will be rated using a job questionnaire based on the competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this Joint Duty Assignment.

If you are among the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. After reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination will be made.

You must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.

Documents you must provide

  • Do not include any personally identifiable information (PII) i.e., home address, social security number, or date of birth.
  • Your resume must clearly demonstrate you have experience which meets the requirements of this position as outlined in the "Qualifications" section.
  • SF-50: Submit a copy of your official SF-50 (no text version) or other official "Notification of Personnel Action" document which shows the following information: Your appointment in the Federal service Tenure Grade and Step Full performance level If your SF-50(s) does not provide the information needed to make a final determination for qualification, you will be found ineligible for the position.
  • DHS Joint Duty Assignment Application Form signed by your supervisor.
  • Please click on the following link to access the required form DHS Form 250-02.

What to expect next

Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the selecting official for further consideration and a possible interview. We will notify you by email at various stages in the process. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process.

To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." We expect to make a final JDA offer within 90 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

Telework: Telework eligibility is based on the needs of the office and is subject to change. Additional information pertaining to your interest and availability for this position may be needed after the closing date of the Joint Duty Assignment vacancy announcement; therefore, a timely response to these requests must be adhered to in order to remain in consideration.

Additional information

**DHS does not offer any additional benefits beyond that which the Federal employee is already receiving. If the position requires a security clearance, employees must have a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance to placement AND must maintain that level of clearance while performing in the position.

Selected applicants for a JDA are requested to fulfill the items below during the JDA: Complete the DHS Training Course 15 days prior to the arrival to the JDA. Complete the DHS Joint Duty Assignment Progress Plan to include: Phase 1: Establish assignment objectives within the first 30 days of the JDA.

Phase 2: Complete a self-assessment of the duties performed at the mid-point of the JDA. Phase 3: Complete a final review within the last 30 days of the JDA.

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