Criminal Investigator

U.S. Department of Homeland Security; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is seeking a Criminal Investigator to conduct sensitive investigations related to misconduct and criminal activity by CBP employees. The role offers a competitive salary, with opportunities for promotion, and requires specialized experience in criminal investigations and evidence gathering.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting criminal investigations on threats to U.S. security.
• Experience preparing reports and executing warrants.
• Specialized experience in misconduct investigations for GS-13.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete complex investigations involving alleged misconduct.
• Lead or support investigative activities under CBP OPR jurisdiction.

Skills

Criminal investigations

Evidence gathering

Report preparation

Job description

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Professional Responsibility, Investigative Operations Directorate, in one of the following locations:
Yuma, AZ
Tucson, AZ
Sierra Vista, AZ
El Centro, CA
Los Angeles, CA
San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
Miami, FL
Indianapolis, IN
Detroit, MI
New York, NY
Alpine, TX
Del Rio, TX
El Paso, TX
Laredo, TX
McAllen, TX
Seattle, WA

Duties

This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 300 applications are received, whichever occurs first. It is recommended to apply promptly to ensure consideration.

The Criminal Investigator is responsible for coordinating and completing complex and sensitive criminal, civil, and administrative investigations involving alleged misconduct, criminal activity, and/or corruption by CBP employees and related entities. The role involves leading or supporting investigative activities proactively or reactively under the jurisdiction of CBP OPR. The position starts at a salary range of $88,621 (GS-12, Step 1) to $137,000 (GS-13, Step 10), with potential for promotion to GS-13 Step 10. Salaries are adjusted based on locality pay or cost of living adjustments.

Requirements

Qualifications

Experience:

• GS-12 level: At least 1 year of specialized experience performing duties such as conducting criminal investigations on threats to U.S. security, executing warrants, gathering evidence, and preparing reports.
• GS-13 level: At least 1 year of specialized experience involving investigations of misconduct, serving as an undercover agent, preparing reports, and executing warrants and surveillance.

Ensure your resume explicitly details how you meet these requirements. Experience includes paid, unpaid, volunteer, and service work. All qualifications are subject to verification by 05/27/2025.

Additional notes on background, medical, firearms, polygraph, drug testing, residency, and probationary requirements are included, with specific eligibility criteria and procedures for each.

About the company

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is responsible for public security, including anti-terrorism, border security, immigration, cyber security, and disaster management.

Notice

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