Criminal Investigator

DLA Careers; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

DLA Careers seeks a seasoned investigator to conduct complex investigations under federal statutes. You will plan, lead, and execute investigations, prepare written reports, and present findings to U.S. Attorneys or General Counsel as required.

The role requires independence, ability to testify in courts and hearings, and compliance with DoD and DLA directives. Candidates must meet security, suitability, and eligibility requirements for federal service.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting investigations under federal statutes.
• Ability to present findings verbally and in writing to authorities.
• Ability to testify before juries, courts, and administrative hearings.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and conducts difficult and complex investigations.
• Acts independently with little supervision during investigations.
• Initiates and leads crime vulnerability assessments (CVA).
• Presents investigative findings to U.S. Attorney's or General Counsel's Office.
• Testifies before juries, courts, and administrative hearings as needed.
• Investigates complex areas such as computer fraud, labor law violations, FAR, and ITAR/Export Administration violations.

Skills

Investigations

Testimony

Analytical thinking

Legal compliance

Job description

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.
• 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.
• Presents investigative findings, both verbally and in writing, to the U.S. Attorney's or General Counsel's Office for determination of prosecution merits.
• Is frequently required to testify before juries, courts, and administrative hearings as to the results of the investigation.
• Organizes and conducts investigations into specialized and complex areas such as computer fraud, violations of Labor laws, violations of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, and violations of the Export Administration Regulation and International Traffic in Arms Regulation.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Security Requirements: Critical Sensitive
• 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: Not 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license/certification to operate government vehicles.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate certification requirements to carry a firearm.
• Must successfully complete a physical examination.

Qualifications

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.

Education

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

Additional information

• 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 to 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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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.

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