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

Summary

Duties

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As a Criminal Investigator (Reemployed Annuitant & CTAP/ICTAP/RPL) (Term Appointment), GS-14 you will perform the following duties:

• Develop training and programs on topics such as investigative matters, intelligence collection, trend analysis, methods of detecting fraudulent documents and similar subjects, for presentation to top agency officials.
• Plan and develop national and special investigative programs, making recommendations for the introduction of new programs, conduct of pilot programs, and acceleration of existing programs.
• Function as an ICE Special Agent involved with agency wide investigative, enforcement and intelligence programs.
• Provide intelligence and investigative input to the field officers involved in major anti-terror and criminal investigations.
• Coordinate the investigative activities of the various agency offices and resolves questions of jurisdiction.

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. The duty location offered is based on the needs of the agency. If you decline the duty location 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.

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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 multiple locations.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must successfully pass a drug screen.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
• Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Motor Vehicle Operation: You must possess a valid automobile driver's license at the time of appointment.
• This position requires the selectee to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18, U.S.C. Section 022 (g)(9)).
• Convictions of misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are disqualifying.
• Work Conditions: Job requires physical strength and stamina due to long periods of surveillance, restraining suspects, and carrying heavy equipment. Environment includes work indoors/outdoors in a potentially dangerous and stressful situations.
• Travel: You will be required to travel frequently and on short notice.
• Medical Requirements: You may be required to pass a pre-employment medical examination.
• ICE Criminal Investigators may use deadly force, when necessary, in accordance with the law and agency policy.
• Retired candidates must EOD within 60 months of retirement date.
• You must be under the age of 64 to be considered for this position.

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 11/20/2031 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:

• Analyzing, planning and evaluating investigative and enforcement programs and policies that impact the entire agency.

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.

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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

These are non-bargaining unit positions.

This position is at the full performance level.

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.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

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