Law Enforcement Officer (Lieutenant)

Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs; Fort Thompson (SD); On-site; USD 92,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs in Fort Thompson, South Dakota, is hiring a Law Enforcement Officer (Lieutenant), GS-1801. The role includes investigating, detaining, arresting violators, and providing testimony in court as needed.

The position works across varied locations, scenes, and involves collecting evidence, traffic investigations, warrants, and liaison with tribal and federal agencies. Security clearance required; PCS may be authorized; pay range $91,985 to $119,583 per year.

Responsibilities

• Perform law enforcement duties including investigation, apprehension, arrest, detention, or prosecution of violators.
• Conduct investigations of complex matters across varied locations, securing crime scenes and preserving evidence.
• Control traffic, investigate DUI/accidents; testify in grand juries; apply for search/arrest warrants.
• Provide training and liaison with Federal/State/Tribal authorities; plan and coordinate law enforcement programs.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs

This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, District 1-Crow Creek Agency in Fort Thompson, South Dakota. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Maybe Authorized

Key Responsibilities

As Law Enforcement Officer (Lieutenant), GS-1801, your typical work assignments may include, but not limited to: Performing law enforcement duties including investigation, apprehension, arrest, detention, or prosecution of persons violating applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Conducts investigations of a number of complex and varied matters in a wide range of location, involving both geographically isolated and densely populated areas that involve locating, securing, and protecting crime scenes. Collecting and/or seizing evidence, including correspondence, maps, historical information, exhibits, and photographs; then preserving and protecting it, and properly disposing of it upon completion of cases.

Controlling vehicular traffic and investigating traffic offenses and accidents involving operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs, fatalities, injuries, or property damage. Testifying and presenting evidence to grand juries in cases involving felony violations. Applying for and executing search and arrest warrants.

Performs surveillance of sites and suspects, often for extended periods of time, to obtain evidence, establish probable cause, or to link multiple suspects and events to probable criminal activity. Serving as a technical specialist for the prosecution of cases in U.S. Magistrate Court, State, and local courts.

Familiarizing other law enforcement personnel with Federal and State laws governing applicable laws and provides training in law enforcement skills, techniques, and practices to prevent and/or detect illegal activities. Conducts analyses to assess the existing level and type of resources devoted to the program, including the development and compilation of evaluation reports with recommendations on improvements.

Representing the BIA OJS in all technical phases of law enforcement in the Agency's relations with Tribal and BIA officials, other Federal agencies, and state/local governments. Assist in maintaining liaison with a variety of organizations within the BIA, and outside law enforcement agencies. Provide technical and supervisory responsibilities to plan, direct, implement, evaluate, and coordinate the functions of the Law Enforcement Program.

Related non-Federal experience or related experience as retired members of the uniformed services may be credited towards computing entitlement to leave accrual, at managerial discretion, providing that experience meets certain criteria. This provision allows new employees to earn annual leave at a higher rate than would otherwise be allowed. (5 Code of Federal Regulations, 630). For additional information, please visit: Creditable Service for Annual Leave

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $91985 – $119583/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.