Criminal Investigator (Reemployed Annuitant & CTAP/ICTAP/RPL) (Term Appointment)

Summary View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This is a Term position not-to-exceed 5 years and 1 day (may be extended based on the needs of the agency). Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in the Office of Professional Responsibility. Responsibilities As a Criminal Investigator (Reemployed Annuitant & CTAP/ICTAP/RPL) (Term Appointment), GS-14 you will perform the following duties: Determine the effectiveness of investigative techniques and furnish advice regarding operational problems. Disseminate information and respond to inquiries concerning criminal investigations and other field matters. Interview suspects and witnesses and gather intelligence in furtherance of sensitive criminal investigations. Conduct surveillance of subjects of investigations to observe criminal activity and agency policy violations. Conduct, lead, and report on proactive and reactive investigations regarding criminal misconduct. Prepare affidavit for court-approved search and seizure warrants and electronic intercepts. Salary: The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the lowest and highest potential salaries for this position. The actual salary range will be based on the applicable locality pay for the selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages. Recruitment incentives associated with this job announcement may be authorized. Are you ready to return to mission? Resume your impactful and thrilling career as a Criminal Investigator with OPR at ICE! Rejoin an elite team dedicated to defending the U.S. by tackling complex criminal threats and securing our nation's safety. You have the opportunity to identify one location preference Special Agent in Charge (SAC) office area of responsibility. Note that multiple duty locations fall within the area of responsibility (AOR) of each SAC office. Please view the duty locations within each SAC AOR here. Your location preferences are NOT guaranteed. The duty locations offered will be based on the needs of the agency. If you decline the duty locations offered during the official job offer, you will be removed from further consideration. Retired applicants must be retired on or before the opening date of this announcement. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies based on the needs of the Agency. View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in multiple locations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Dual Compensation Off-Set Waiver for Criminal Investigators May Be Approved for Rehires: This announcement is being used to recruit CSRS and FERS annuitants on a limited basis with a waiver of salary offset (if a dual compensation waiver is requested) under certain specified circumstances not to exceed 11/30/2031 excluding annuitants with early voluntary and buyout retirements. Annuitants who are reemployed with a salary offset (dual compensation) waiver are eligible for: Full annuity and full Federal salary. Annual and sick leave (not applicable for an intermittent work schedule) Full-time work schedules. Receive overtime (on a full schedule). Overtime hours are counted towards maximum hour limitations. Administratively Uncontrollable Overtime (AUO). New hires under this authority will be offered a non-status, term appointment in the competitive service Not-to-Exceed 5 years (may be extended based on the needs of the agency). Annuitants who are reemployed with a salary offset (dual compensation) waiver are NOT eligible for: Additional retirement coverage (other than Social Security coverage). TSP Contributions. All candidates must clearly demonstrate in their two-page resume how they meet the specialized experience requirements listed below. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Your resume needs to clearly outline your experience to include specific actions you took. Reviewers will not make assumptions regarding your role or experience. Copying and pasting the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume does not establish sufficient evidence of your experience or qualifications. Reemployed annuitants may only receive one appointment per job series. To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as: Conducting a broad range of investigations and directly associated activities which required making evaluations of situations and complex decisions to combat illicit activities related to trade, travel, finance, and immigration. Contributing to investigations with increasing levels of independence, responsibility, and/or authority over the course of tenure as a special agent. Collaborating with and/or influencing law enforcement partners while performing assigned investigative activities. Holding roles on interagency, multijurisdictional, international, and/or inter-organizational inquiries and investigations. Demonstrating flexibility by navigating various environments, investigative programs, and/or temporary duty assignments. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. Education Medical Requirement: You may be required to pass a pre-employment medical examination. Firearms Requirement: You will be required to carry a firearm while performing duties of this position. Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory. You must satisfactorily complete (or have previously completed) the firearms component of the Criminal Investigation Training Program at Glynco, Georgia. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition. Candidates under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense. False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment. Work Conditions: This job requires physical strength and stamina to perform such activities as conducting long periods of surveillance, pursuing and restraining suspects, and carrying heavy equipment to be uses in investigative efforts. These activities require considerable physical exertion, such as running, stooping, bending, climbing, lifting and carrying heavy objects. The environment involves work indoors and outdoors in a variety of potentially dangerous and stressful situations, as well as exposure to physical attack, including the use of lethal weapons. Additional Information To support operational needs, applicant lists will be generated every two weeks or earlier and offers of employment may be extended prior to the close of the announcement. These are non-bargaining unit positions. This position is at the full performance level. E-Verify: DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. Suitability: If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet these standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a background investigation for Top Secret as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Polygraph: ICE has designated this position for polygraph testing, which you may be required to complete. If referred for polygraph testing, you may be required to travel to a testing location.