Homeland Security Criminal Investigator – Special Agent

U.S.-Citizenship-and-Immigration-Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

USCIS in Phoenix seeks qualified candidates for GL-09 to GS-13 level roles in federal criminal investigations. Responsibilities include conducting queries to verify identities, communicating with court officials, and researching data for investigations.

Substitution options include Master's degree or two years graduate study, or JD/LLB; higher levels require leadership across investigations. Federal experience eligibility applies; Direct Hire Authority recruitment.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GL-07 or equivalent for GL-09.
• Substitution of Master’s degree or two years of graduate study for experience.
• Doctoral degree or three years of graduate study for GS-13.

Responsibilities

• Performing federal, state and local law enforcement-related database queries to verify identities and gather investigative information.
• Corresponding with court officials or law enforcement personnel to discuss case-related materials.
• Researching, collecting and analyzing data from a variety of sources relating to criminal investigations.

Skills

Specialized investigations

Identity verification queries

Interviews and interrogations

Education

Master's degree or graduate education

J.D. or LL.B. degree

PhD or equivalent for GS-13

Job description

USCIS in Phoenix seeks qualified candidates for GL-09 to GS-13 level roles in federal criminal investigations. Responsibilities include conducting queries to verify identities, communicating with court officials, and researching data for investigations.

Substitution options include Master's degree or two years graduate study, or JD/LLB; higher levels require leadership across investigations. Federal experience eligibility applies; Direct Hire Authority recruitment.