Summary

The incumbents will serve as the Special Agent in Charge (SAC), assigned to the Office of Investigations, for the SAC Gulf Region, SAC Northeast Region, or SAC Laredo respectively and is responsible for providing oversight and leadership to a team of criminal investigators and support staff concerning investigations related to national security, fraud, abuse, and/or other misconduct in programs or operations administered or financed by the Department.

Typical assignments include:

• Supervises and manages investigative activities to include the formulation, modification and evaluation of policies and procedures; the development of long-range plans and the adjustment of operations to meet changing requirements; budget formulation and fiscal management; the development, review and revision of procedures and work methods to provide for the most efficient and effective accomplishments of investigative activities; and the supervision of subordinate sub-offices.
• Assesses priorities based on opportunities to improve DHS operations and determines appropriate changes in plans to accommodate changes in laws, regulations, and policy weighing such factors as priorities established by the Inspector General and senior management officials.
• Provides leadership and overall planning and coordination for criminal investigative activities.Responds to congressional inquiries and requests and provides briefings to OIG, departmental and congressional staff on the status and results of investigative work as required.
• Keeps abreast of all major investigations within the jurisdiction of the assigned Field Office and keeps senior managers and supervisors informed as to the status of such investigations.

Other duties as assigned.

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 be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• You must complete a pre-employment medical examination that will include testing of your vision, hearing, cardiovascular, and mobility of extremities by an authorized Government physician.
• Selective Service registration required
• Completion of 1-year Supervisory probationary period may be required.
• This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment, 18 U.S.C. Section(g)(9)/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. You will be required to carry a firearm.
• You will be required to sign a mobility agreement.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license.
• This position is a Drug Testing Designated Position and will be subject to random drug testing.
• Submission of Performance Appraisal is mandatory.
• Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP): LEAP in the amount of 25% has been approved for this position.

Qualifications

You will qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level performing the following:

Experience leading, managing, and supervising an investigative staff overseeing large-scale, criminal, civil and administrative investigations.

Experience leading and providing oversight of comprehensive internal affairs investigations and/or investigative matters of public corruption, or alleged misconduct by high-level officials and employees in an Office of Inspector General or similar environment.

Experience leading multiple national-level high priority cases requiring coordination among multiple law enforcement and/or intelligence agencies.

AdditionalRequirements:

• Training Requirement: This position requires that you have completed the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) or one of the following equivalents: (FBI Basic Special Agent Academy, DEA Basic Special Agent Academy, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Basic Inspector Training Program, U.S. Army , CID Agent Course, or the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations, Special Investigators Course). (Copy of certificate or transcript verifying completion required upon selection) (Please ensure to list on your resume)
• FirearmRequirement: This position requires you to be authorized to carry a firearm and maintain firearm proficiency. Therefore, it is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment, 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g) (9) and you will be required to verify that you have not been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
• Age Requirement: This position is covered by the law enforcement officer retirement provisions, 5 U.S.C. 8336 (c) or 5 U.S.C. 8412 (d),and as such is covered by a mandatory age requirement. There is a maximum entry age of the day before your 37th birthday for original appointment into law enforcement officer positions as defined in 5 U.S.C. 8331(21) or 5 U.S.C. 8401(17). This age restriction does not apply to those who have prior Federal service in a covered primary law enforcement position, or to qualified Veterans' preference eligible regardless of whether they meet the maximum age requirements identified at 5 U.S.C. 3307.
• MedicalRequirement:This position requires you to maintain physical fitness standards set by the agency. The duties of Criminal Investigators require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required. Sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Additionally, the duties of this position involve activities under trying conditions, as such, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. This position will require the completion of a Medical Examination that will include testing of your vision, hearing, cardiovascular, and mobility of extremities by an authorized Government physician. You must be cleared by the authorized Government physician in order to be determined physically fit to perform the arduous physical exertion required of this position.
• This position has been identified as a Testing Designated Position (TDP); therefore, you are subject to drug testing under OIG's Drug-Free Workplace policy. Refusal to be randomly tested may result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service.

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. The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date 07/31/2026of this announcement. Current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade level or equivalent grade band in the federal service. The time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing date 07/31/2026 of this announcement.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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.

Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3).

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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