Criminal Investigator

DLA Careers; New Cumberland (Cumberland County); Sur place; USD 95 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

DLA Careers seeks a Criminal Investigator to plan, organize, and conduct complex investigations under federal statutes for the Defense Logistics Agency. The role requires independent work, strong analytical skills, and the ability to present findings to U.S. Attorneys or General Counsel.

Responsibilities include leading crime vulnerability assessments, coordinating investigations with limited supervision, and adhering to security, suitability, and training requirements.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in criminal investigations.
• GS-13 requires one year at GS-12 level or equivalent and time-in-grade eligibility.
• Regulatory requirements must be met by the announced closing date.

Responsabilités

• Plan and conduct difficult criminal investigations.
• Present findings to the U.S. Attorney's Office or General Counsel.
• Testify before juries, courts, and administrative hearings.
• Lead or support investigative teams in CVA with limited supervision.
• Coordinate investigations under applicable statutes and DoD/DLA directives.

Connaissances

Criminal investigations

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Description du poste

Summary

See below for important information regarding this job.

Duties

• Plans, organizes, and conducts difficult and complex investigations involving persons and property under the charge of DLA pursuant to Federal Statutes and applicable DoD and DLA Directives.
• Acts independently with little or no supervision during investigations to include violations of Titles 5, 10, 15, 18, 31, and 41 of the United States Code, and the Departments of State and Commerce export laws and regulations.
• Presents investigative findings, both verbally and in writing, to the U.S. Attorney's or General Counsel's Office for determination of prosecution merits and...
• .... is frequently required to testify before juries, courts, and administrative hearings as to the results of the investigation.
• Initiates, oversees, plans, organizes, and conducts crime vulnerability assessments (CVA) independently or as the Lead Investigator of an Investigative Team with limited or no supervision.

Requirements

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• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Security Requirements: Critical-Sensitive with Top Secret
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: No
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
• Licenses/Certification: Incumbent must have a valid state driver's license in order to maintain eligibility to operate a motor vehicle.
• Licenses/Certification: Incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate certification(s) required to carry a firearm.
• Pre-Employment Physical: Required
• Financial Disclosure Requirement: Required
• LAUTENBERG AMENDMENT NOTICE: Title 18 U.S.C. Sections 921 and 922, automatically disqualifies anyone who has been convicted of felony or misdemeanor domestic violence or subject to a domestic violence protective order.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Criminal Investigator your resume and supporting documentation must support:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable Specialized Experience Includes

• Conducting a variety of difficult and complex criminal investigations.
• Analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions.
• Utilizes expertise in investigations and knowledge of criminal methods to identify weaknesses, and makes subsequent recommendations for the elimination of the weakness.

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.

This position is not covered under the Federal Law Enforcement retirement plan (LEO). This position is not covered for Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP).

Physical Effort

The duties of positions in this series 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. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. 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. Since the duties of these positions are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to himself/herself, or others is disqualifying. The incumbent must submit to any medical requirements to enter OCONUS locations to performs the duties of this position.

Working Conditions

The work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions such as working around moving parts, carts or machines; exposure to adverse weather conditions; or exposure to biological hazards or irritant chemicals. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear, such as protective vests, masks, coats, safety shoes, goggles, hearing protection and/or gloves.

Education

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

Additional information

As required by 5 C.F.R.

• 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R.
• 1194).

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

Reemployed Annuitants

This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF

Information for Veterans

Information for Veterans is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.

Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.

ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is illegal

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