Summary

Once onboarded, you may be assigned for up to one year to support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force. The law enforcement component of the D.C. Task Force is a partnership of over 20 federal and local agencies working together to make D.C. the safest city in America. Once the assignment ends, you'll transition back to support the DHS. Visit the D.C. Task Force page for more information

Duties

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You may be selected for a position within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Chief Security Officer (OCSO), Investigations and Operations Division, Protective Operations Branch (POB) or the Investigations Branch (INV).

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Supervisory Criminal Investigator supervising staff, conducting executive protection operations to safeguard DHS personnel, property, facilities, and information. The candidate may begin their career in the Investigations Branch or Protective Operations based on organizational needs and may rotate between these roles as required. If selected, you will be place in accordance with the needs of the agency.

As a Supervisory Criminal Investigator, GS-1811-14, your typical work assignments may include:

• Assisting the Division Chief and the Deputy Chief in preparing, analyzing, formulating, developing, reviewing and implementing DHS-wide security policies, standards and procedures.
• Serving as the agency representative on inter-agency and inter-governmental working groups and committees. Interacting and collaborating with other agencies on a myriad of security issues.
• Supervising a staff of criminal investigators and physical security specialists, directing/overseeing the work efforts and performance of the staff.
• Responsible for independently developing facts and evidence, gathering information and intelligence, conducting analyses, preparing and executing warrants, effecting arrests and preparing detailed investigative reports used in the prosecution of criminal defendants.
• Responsible for protective operations, including planning, coordinating, and executing security measures for high-profile individuals and sensitive events, conducting threat assessments, developing and implementing protective strategies, and collaborating with federal, state, and local agencies to ensure seamless protective missions.

As a "rigorous" position, this position is covered by the Law Enforcement Retirement System. In accordance with Department of Homeland Security, DHS Directives System; Directive # 251-03 Revision # 01, candidates for law enforcement positions can not have reached their 37th birthday prior to the date of referral on a Certificate of eligible for a federal civilian law enforcement position. An individual who has passed the maximum entry age limit, but previously served in a covered position, may be eligible for consideration and reinstatement of coverage if they will be able to complete a total of 20 years of covered law enforcement service by the time he reaches the mandatory retirement day of 57. See OPM Retirement Handbook for further details. The Maximum Entry Age requirement may be waived for applicants eligible for veterans' preference. (See Maximum Entry-Age Requirements for Veterans' Preference Eligibles.)

The incumbent must carry firearms and maintain proficiency in their care and use. Therefore, the position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment, 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g)(9) and selectee will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment (Title 18, USC., Section 1001).

This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination which certifies that you are medically qualified to perform the full duties of the position. Please see the GS-1811 Medical Requirements. Results of a recent (up to one-year old) medical examination must be provided prior to appointment. Determination as to contingency of the medical record will be made at time of appointment.

The incumbent will be responsible for conducting complex and highly sensitive criminal investigations into matters involving felony violations, handling a significant volume of complex and sensitive internal affairs investigations possibly on high-ranking officials. Provide authoritative advice, guidance, and counsel to agency management officials on criminal investigations, federal law enforcement procedures, policies, information sharing, joint initiatives, and conducting investigations into matters referred by the Office of Chief Security Officer, DHS Headquarters.

This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first.

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Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
• Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• You will be required to undergo periodic drug testing.
• This position requires the completion the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). Note: For consideration, valid proof of certification is required with your application package.
• You must meet the established experience, basic training and in-service training requirements established for the enforcement of police powers, basic Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) or equivalent.
• You must be able to obtain a TS/SCI Security Clearance.
• Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the federal government, performing duties such as: demonstrating mastered skill in investigative techniques associated planning, developing and executing various programs vital to the management of risks and protection of facilities, personnel, special sensitive national security information and homeland security; participating in national level policy discussions and the creation of inter-agency special security program guidance relative to events affecting homeland security; overseeing security program applications and implementing such programs in complex and diverse operational environments; directing and overseeing the work effort of staff members.

Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level

This position has a Selective Placement Factor (SPF). If your application package to include the resume, does not demonstrate possession of the SPF, you will be rated ineligible. The SPF for this position is: Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) or equivalent.

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement.

Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE.

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.

Education

This position requires the completion the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) or equivalent.

Additional information

This position will be filled at the GS-14 grade level.

• Selectee may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Permanent Change of Duty Station Expenses will NOT be paid.
• Selectee must complete in-service requirements and weapons qualification for the enforcement of arrest authority as conferred under 40 U.S.C 1315 authority.
• Selectee may be required to work overtime and shift work.
• This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• Incumbent must meet the established experience, basic training and in-service training requirements established for the enforcement of police powers; basic Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) or equivalent.

If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration of 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 those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Top Secret as a condition of placement in this Special-Sensitive position. This review may include 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.

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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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