Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) with Security Clearance

Department of Homeland Security; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Homeland Security seeks a Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) in Phoenix, AZ, focused on conducting complex investigations into illicit activities related to trade, travel, and finance. Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong analytical and investigative skills, along with relevant education and experience to support law enforcement objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in investigations related to narcotics, money laundering, or financial crimes.
• Ability to work with law enforcement databases and conduct interviews.
• Physical fitness to perform duties and pass fitness tests.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations of trade, travel, finance and immigration to combat illicit activities.
• Utilize intelligence and legal authorities for investigations.
• Prepare written documentation to support investigations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Investigative Techniques

Law Enforcement Collaboration

Education

Graduate Degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

Duties As a Criminal Investigator (Special Agent), you will perform the following duties :

• Serve as a Special Agent for interagency, multi-jurisdictional, international, and / or inter-organizational inquiries and investigations.
• Conduct investigations of marked difficulty and responsibility associated with trade, travel, finance, and immigration for combatting illicit activities associated with individuals, businesses, employers, criminal organizations or criminal conspiracies, and cyber systems and networks.
• Utilize a combined methodology of intelligence, investigative techniques, and legal authorities to conduct investigations and associated activities.
• Apply knowledge of the trends, laws, and investigative case development, independently or in coordination with other law enforcement officers (LEOs) or agencies to accomplish work.
• Prepare written documentation utilizing expert knowledge in support of investigations. Salary : The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the lowest and highest potential salaries for this position. The actual salary range will be based on the applicable locality pay for the selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages . At the 9 grade level salary will reflect GL pay scale. At the 11-12 grade level salary will reflect GS pay scale. You have the opportunity to identify two location preferences Special Agent in Charge (SAC) office area of responsibility. Note that multiple duty locations fall within the area of responsibility (AOR) of each SAC office. Please view the duty locations within each SAC AOR here . Your location preferences are NOT guaranteed. The duty locations offered will be based on the needs of the agency. If you decline the duty locations offered during the official job offer, you will be removed from further consideration. This announcement closes on 09 / 19 / 2025 for receipt of applications. Cut-off dates for referral to hiring managers for selection consideration will be established as needed by the agency. Requirements Conditions of Employment
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must successfully pass a drug screen.
• Males born after 12 / 31 / 59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
• Requirements by Closing Date : Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Time in Grade : Time in grade restrictions must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants must have at least 52 weeks of service equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position to be filled
• Motor Vehicle Operation : You must possess a valid automobile driver's license at the time of appointment.
• This position requires the selectee to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18, U.S.C. Section 022 (g)(9)).
• Convictions of misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are disqualifying.
• Work Conditions : Job requires physical strength and stamina due to long periods of surveillance, restraining suspects, and carrying heavy equipment. Environment includes work indoors / outdoors in a potentially dangerous and stressful situations.
• If referred for a polygraph, you would be required to travel at your expense to take a polygraph exam.
• Travel : You will be required to travel frequently and on short notice.
• Medical Requirements : You must be physically, emotionally, and mentally able to perform the duties of the position. You must comply with ICE's policies, procedures and applicable law related to such medical and fitness standards.
• The date immediately preceding an individual's 37th birthday is the last day to be referred for selection consideration (certain exclusions apply).
• You will be required to live within 50 miles of your duty station.
• You will be required to testify at court. Law enforcement officers and agents must be able to testify without concern of impeachment.
• ICE Criminal Investigators may use deadly force when necessary, in accordance with the law and agency policy.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment Physical Fitness Test (PFT). Qualifications Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility / qualifications. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You qualify for the GL-9 grade level if you possess one of the following : Experience : One(1) year of specialized experience at the GL-07 grade level or equivalent performing these duties :
• Investigating or assisting with investigations in one or more programmatic areas such as narcotics, money laundering, financial crimes, human trafficking, fraud, international trade, network intrusion response, counterintelligence, counterterrorism, counterproliferation or general criminal or administrative investigations;
• Performing federal, state, and local law enforcement-related database queries;
• Collecting or analyzing information in support of general criminal or administrative actions;
• Conducting or assisting with interviews with generally cooperative individuals (e.g., suspects, witnesses, sources, and / or victims) to gather information; and
• Assisting in the preparation of reports in support of general criminal or administrative actions. OR Education : A master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a LL.B / J.D., if related. Graduate level education must have been from an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. OR Combination of Education and Experience : A combination of successfully completed graduate level education beyond the first full year and experience as described above that when combined meets 100% of the requirement. Graduate level education must have been from an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one of the following : Experience : One (1) year of specialized experience at the GL-09 grade level or equivalent performing these duties :
• Conducting or assisting with a broad range of investigations, and developing specialized expertise, in programmatic areas such as narcotics, money laundering, financial crimes, human trafficking, fraud, international trade, network intrusion response, counterintelligence, counterterrorism, counterproliferation or general criminal investigations;
• Reviewing files and performing federal, state, and local law enforcement-related database queries, using law enforcement sensitive and classified databases;
• Assisting and participating in inter-agency partnerships, and in cooperation with other governmental and private sector entities;
• Assisting in planning strategies for the collection and analysis of information to support long-term criminal investigations;
• Conducting interviews and interrogations with cooperative and non-cooperative individuals (e.g., suspects, witnesses, sources, and / or victims) to gather information; and
• Preparation of reports, using acquired practical knowledge, in support of general criminal actions. OR Education : A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a LL.M., if related. Graduate level education must have been from an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and activities necessary to do the work. OR Combination of Education and Experience : A combination of successfully completed graduate education beyond the first full two years and experience as described above that when combined meets 100% of the requirement. Graduate level education must have been from an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess the following : Experience : One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent performing these duties :
• Conducting a broad range of complex investigations, and exercising specialized expertise, in programmatic areas such as narcotics, money laundering, financial crimes, human trafficking, fraud, international trade, network intrusion response, counterintelligence, counterterrorism, counterproliferation or general criminal investigations;
• Reviewing files and performing complex federal, state, and local law enforcement-related database queries, using law enforcement sensitive and classified databases;
• Maintaining, developing, and enhancing inter-agency partnerships, and connections with other governmental and private sector entities;
• Planning and implementing strategies for the collection and analysis of information to support long-term criminal investigations;
• Conducting interviews and interrogations using advanced techniques with a wide variety of individuals (e.g., suspects, witnesses, sources, and / or victims) to gather information; and
• Preparation of reports, using expert knowledge, in support of general criminal actions. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience) : Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer wor

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