Criminal Investigator

About the Job

Summary This position is part of the Office of Environment, Health, Safety, and Security, Department of Energy. As a Criminal Investigator, you will provide protection to senior DOE officials as directed; coordinate and/or conduct protective intelligence investigations; analyze threat information related to DOE officials; and coordinate a broad range of criminal/protective investigatory activities, at times involving other law enforcement or intelligence agencies. Responsibilities As a Criminal Investigator, you will: Provide executive protection services often on short notice, that involve high-level liaison with domestic and foreign law enforcement officials Conduct criminal investigations which can involve DOE federal employees, DOE-contractor employees, high ranking government officials, employees from other agencies, citizens, and foreign nationals. Conduct threat assessments and investigations of threats against cabinet level officials. Lead, plan, and conduct site advance preparedness for the Secretary of Energy or others designated by the Secretary Independently coordinate and analyze highly complex, broad scope criminal/protective intelligence investigations, to include the establishment and the leading of joint task force investigations involving numerous investigators and jurisdictions of other federal, state and local law enforcement departments or agencies. Analyze evidence from interviews, interrogations, surveillance, review of records, sight or sound monitoring of suspects or other violators' communications, other relevant evidence, and forensic science results. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: The duties require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking, prolonged periods of standing, use of firearms, impact weapons, and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. Sufficiently good distance vision in each eye, correction permitted, to 20/20 is mandatory. Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Since the duties of these positions are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicant must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to him/herself, or others is disqualifying. Any pre-existing condition that is intentionally hidden during the hiring process, including falsification of medical records, is grounds for termination of employment. GS-12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 2 or 3 of the following: Providing protection services for executives, higher level officials. management, and/or others designated by Agency or situation. Assisting in conducting criminal investigation involving developing facts, gathering evidence, or conducting interviews and interrogations. Making arrests and conducting searches and seizures. GS-13 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 2 of 3 of the following: Providing protection services for executives, higher level officials and management, and others designated by Agency or situation to including site advance preparedness coordinating with local law enforcement agencies. Conducting or assisting in investigations involving developing facts and evidence, conducting interviews, and interrogations. Making arrests and conducting searches and seizures; and providing Continuity of Operations. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must (1) meet all of the requirements as described in this section; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position. Additional Information The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. New employees to the Department of Energy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website. If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation. Your performance appraisal and incentive awards will be given due consideration in the selection process based on their relation to the duties of the position and the consistency with which they may be considered in evaluating you against other candidates. Hiring incentives may be authorized in accordance with agency policy and if funding is available. EEO Policy: https://www.energy.gov/justice/eeo-complaint-process Reasonable Accommodation Policy: https://www.energy.gov/hc/department-energy-reasonable-accommodation-program Veterans Information: https://www.energy.gov/careers/veterans-military-spouses Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/ The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged noncompliance by completing the Fair Chance Act Intake Form and submitting it to the Administrative Investigations Program at AdministrativeInvestigations@hq.doe.gov.