Federal Special Agent: Criminal Investigator

Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (DOI); Keams Canyon (AZ); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Indian Affairs in Keams Canyon, Arizona is seeking a Criminal Investigator (GS-9/11) to conduct in-depth investigations with independent judgment as a Special Agent. The role emphasizes interviewing, evidence collection, reports, and court testimony.

This permanent federal position requires extensive travel (up to 75%), background checks, and security clearances. Telework is eligible per agency policy; relocation may be reimbursed where applicable.

Qualifications

• One year specialized experience at or equivalent to the GL-08 investigating and arresting individuals suspected of crimes; participating in surveillance; collecting evidence; and preparing case reports.
• Education options include master’s degree or higher or a combination of education and experience totaling 100% of the requirement.
• Candidate must meet the qualification standards per OPM Operating Manual.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, plans, and conducts investigations of major/sensitive criminal activity in Indian country or related areas.
• Apprehends, arrests, detains and interviews subjects; testifies in hearings and secures warrants.
• Gathers information at crime scenes, documents relationships, and assesses evidence.
• Prepare clear, impartial investigation reports for prosecutors.
• Perform surveillance and undercover assignments to obtain evidence and establish probable cause.

Skills

Criminal investigation

Interviews

Surveillance

Education

Graduate education

Education/experience mix

Job description

The Bureau of Indian Affairs in Keams Canyon, Arizona is seeking a Criminal Investigator (GS-9/11) to conduct in-depth investigations with independent judgment as a Special Agent. The role emphasizes interviewing, evidence collection, reports, and court testimony.

This permanent federal position requires extensive travel (up to 75%), background checks, and security clearances. Telework is eligible per agency policy; relocation may be reimbursed where applicable.