Criminal Investigator

USPS OIG; Bellmawr (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The USPS OIG in Bellmawr, NJ seeks an Entry Level Criminal Investigator in the Northeast Area Field Office. This trainee position provides on-the-job training with supervision and exposure to federal criminal, civil, and administrative investigations.

The role is advertised at the Journey Band level (GS-07 to GS-09). Training includes approximately 14 weeks of classroom instruction; salary ranges from $55,602 to $88,421, with LEAP not included until training completion.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of various law enforcement/investigative techniques and procedures.
• Ability to effectively present information, both orally and in writing, to convey ideas and concepts regarding complex and/or sensitive issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a team and develop and maintain effective working relationships with others from within and outside an organization.

Responsibilities

• This is the trainee level in the area of criminal investigation; assignments provide on-the-job training under supervision.
• Participates in approximately 14 weeks of basic formal classroom training.
• This is a primary criminal investigator position with pre-selected assignments combining productive work and training.

Skills

Investigative techniques

Oral and written communication

Teamwork and relationships

Job description

The USPS OIG is seeking highly qualified applicants to fill our Entry Level Criminal Investigator vacancies within the Office of Investigations, Northeast Area Field Office (NEAFO), in the Bellmawr, NJ location.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the potential to conduct federal criminal, civil, and administrative investigations.

Note: This announcement will close for applications once 50 applications are received.

Duties & Responsibilities:

This is the trainee level in the area of criminal investigation. Work assignments are selected to provide training in the analytical evaluative aspects of the work and in the appropriate use of investigative methods. The training emphasizes developing an understanding of the relationships of the concepts underlying the specialty area. It is directed toward the recognition of incipient needs or problems and the identification, analysis and solution of problems.

Assignments are pre-selected to combine performance of productive work with supervised on-the-job training in both the judgmental and methodological aspects of the work. Assignments involve learning and developing investigative abilities by observing more senior agents conducting investigations. Participates in approximately 14 weeks of basic formal classroom training. This is a primary criminal investigator position.

Compensation:

The USPS OIG is an Excepted Service agency and uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determination will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience.

This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-07 to GS-09. The salary range for this position is $55,602.00 - $88,421.00. The salary figures include locality pay. For locality table specifics, visit: OPM's General Schedule (GS).

The posted salary range does not include the authorized Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) under the 1811 Series. LEAP will not be part of compensation until successful, completion of the 12-week training course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), or equivalent federal law enforcement academy.

The job also provides coverage as a primary position under law enforcement retirement.

Evaluation Factors | How You Will Be Evaluated:

You must have the experience, knowledge, and skills as listed in each of the evaluation factors listed below. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements and factors in your resume.

Demonstrated knowledge of various law enforcement/investigative techniques and procedures.

Ability to effectively present information, both orally and in writing, to convey ideas and concepts regarding complex and/or sensitive issues.

Demonstrated ability to work with a team and develop and maintain effective working relationships with others from within and outside an organization.

U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General