SUPERVISORY CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR (SPECIAL AGENT-IN-CHARGE)

Duties

• Direct felony-level criminal investigations to neutralize security threats within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Oversee criminal intelligence operations to identify emerging transnational or organized crime patterns.
• Develop long-range strategic objectives to guide regional law enforcement operations.
• Analyze statistical management data to track unit caseload postures or operational readiness.
• Represent the investigative unit on regional crime councils to coordinate mutual aid or inter-agency operations.
• Negotiate strategic agreements with federal or state law enforcement partners to establish joint task forces.
• Evaluate subordinate supervisors by issuing formal performance appraisals.
• Adjudicate major disciplinary actions or serious employee grievances to maintain organizational discipline.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.
• Pre-employment and random drug testing is required IAW AR 600-85.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• Must qualify with and carry a firearm.
• This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment.
• This position may require travel up to 20% of the time.
• Must agree in writing to comply with management-directed permanent change of station (PCS) movement to meet mission requirements. Must sign a mobility agreement if selected.
• Position requires annual completion of a Financial Disclosure Form, OGE-450.
• Position requires access to classified material will be required to complete a SF-312, Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement (NDA).
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment, must maintain license while employed in the position, and will be required to operate a motor vehicle.
• One year probationary period for Supervisory may be required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: This position is open to all U.S. Citizens.
If you are claiming priority consideration under the Priority Placement Program (PPP), you must select one of the following eligibility categories during the application process and upload the required supporting documents to prove your eligibility:

• DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service (or equivalent rigorous public safety/law enforcement experience) which includes experience: Managing complex, multi-jurisdictional felony criminal investigations, or criminal intelligence operations; Developing strategic, long-range operational plans for investigative programs; Representing the organization, to include coordinating joint law enforcement operations or liaison activities with high-level external stakeholders, military commanders, or senior law enforcement executives; and Directing a professional law enforcement workforce, including resolving complex personnel issues or evaluating performance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Performance of above duties requires 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. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that the incumbent may perform the duties satisfactorily. Incumbent must possess sufficiently good vision, with or without glasses, in each eye, in order that they may perform the duties satisfactorily. Near vision, glasses permitted, must be acute for reading of printed materials the size of typewritten characters. The ability of incumbent to hear conversational voices and whispered speech is required. Any hearing impairment may be compensated for by use of a hearing aid. Since the duties of the position are exacting, responsible, and involve work performed under arduous and dangerous conditions, you must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition, which would cause the applicant to be a hazard to himself/herself or to others, will disqualify him/her.

Law Enforcement Retirement Coverage: This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date. For more information follow this link.

Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Special Retirement Coverage (SRC): This position has been approved by the Department of Defense for LEO special retirement coverage as a secondary supervisory position under 5 U.S.C. § 8336(c) and 5 U.S.C. § 8412(d).

To be covered under the special LEO retirement provisions, a selectee must meet specific statutory requirements (such as transferring directly from a primary LEO position to this secondary position with no break in service exceeding 3 days). If selected, applicants who do not meet these requirements will be covered under the regular Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) or Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) rules, as applicable.
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Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP): LEAP in the amount of 25% has been approved for this position. Applicants must agree to work an average of two hours extra per day to meet the requirements for LEAP as described in 5 U.S.C.5545a(d)(1).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Criminal Investigation
• Human Capital Management
• Influencing/Negotiating
• Planning and Evaluating

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• This is a Career Field (CF) 19 - Physical Security and Law Enforcement position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.