Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) (Open Continuous Announcement)
ATF, El Centro, CA, United States
Summary
ATF is a law enforcement agency in the U.S. Department of Justice that protects our communities from violent criminals/criminal organizations, illegal trafficking of firearms, illegal use/storage of explosives, acts of arson/bombing, acts of terrorism, and illegal diversion of alcohol/tobacco products. We partner with communities, industries, law enforcement, and public safety agencies to safeguard the public through information sharing, training, research, and technology. Visit www.atf.gov.
Duties This is an Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) that will be used to fill multiple Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) vacancies at the Washington Field Office. Eligible candidates will be referred as long as there are vacancies.
This position is located under the Office of Field Operations located in Washington, District of Columbia.
ATF is looking for experienced Criminal Investigators. The primary purpose of this position is to be responsible for the prevention, detection, and investigation of substantive and conspiracy type violations of laws administered and enforced by ATF.
As a Special Agent, your typical work assignments may include:
Perform the full range of expert level criminal investigations by conducting complex investigations involving illegal and/or organized crime organizations.
Recognize patterns of illegal operations in order to anticipate and/or influence events as they transpire while maintaining awareness of the implications of precedential court decisions in multiple judicial and law enforcement jurisdictions.
Establish and develop leads from known criminal activities and initiate investigations that are wide in scope and complexity and involve criminal conduct that is interwoven with legitimate business pursuits.
Utilize elaborate planning and coordination to resolve and overcome complex jurisdictional problems involving other Federal, State, county, and local agencies.
Serve as the key person or coordinator when performing duties such as surveillance or undercover work involving extremely complex, delicate or dangerous elements.
These duties are reflective of the promotion potential of this position. The specific duties of the position will be similar yet developmental, based on the grade at which selected.
Key Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov.
May be required to serve a one year probationary period.
Pass drug screening and subject to random drug test.
Must display and maintain required proficiency with firearms.
Take and pass a medical examination and meet medical requirements.
Must take and successfully complete a polygraph examination.
Possess a current and valid automobile operator's license.
May have to attend and successfully pass the following training:
Occupational Questionnaire
ATF Special Agent Applicant Assessment
Physical Task Test
ATF Special Agent Basic Training (SABT)
Structured Interview
Law Enforcement Training: Must have successfully completed and passed the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center's Criminal Investigator training program (CITP), or an equivalent recognized federal law enforcement training program—must upload certification.
Qualifications GS‑11 You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GL‑9 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector experience, performing the following duties:
Conduct the full range of criminal investigations using accepted methodology and problem‑solving techniques.
Obtain investigative leads and factual data; participate in operational planning, searches, seizures, and arrests; review evidence; and prepare case reports at the conclusion of a criminal investigation.
OR
You have one of the following:
A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Criminal Justice and/or Administration; Law and Society; Forensics; Public Safety and/or Administration; Homeland Security; Law Enforcement; Justice Administration; Organizational Security and Management; Criminology; Cyber Security; Social Work; Fire Science; or
Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or
LL.M., if related.
OR
You have the specialized experience as described above but less than one year; and have some graduate education as described above, but less than the required one‑year. The percentage of the requirements must total at least 100%.
GS‑12 You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS‑11 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector experience, performing the following duties:
Conduct the full range of criminal investigations of greater than average complexity and importance using accepted methodology and problem‑solving techniques.
Serve as a lead agent in planning and conducting investigations, operations, searches, seizures, or arrests.
Review evidence and prepare case reports at the conclusion of a criminal investigation.
GS‑13 You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS‑12 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector experience, performing the following duties:
Apply a wide range of criminal investigative, enforcement laws, regulations, guidelines, and precedent decisions.
Identify significant sources of information to detect illegal activity and document issues or probable cause, and conduct investigations to determine if violations have occurred.
Communicate orally and in writing to prepare and present reports, briefings, and/or exchange information.
Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.
Employment Action Statements CTAP and ICTAP provide selection priority to eligible displaced employees if the vacancy is within eligibility, you apply under the instructions, and you are considered well qualified.
EEO Statement The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, genetic information, disability, age, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, you must contact the ATF EEO office within 45 calendar days of when the alleged harm occurred at 202‑648‑8760 or eeointakemailbox@atf.gov. Please see DOJ Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy.
Reasonable Accommodation Requests for reasonable accommodation due to disability must be made prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and submitted with appropriate documentation. Decisions on requests for accommodation are made on a case‑by‑case basis.
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Duties This is an Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) that will be used to fill multiple Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) vacancies at the Washington Field Office. Eligible candidates will be referred as long as there are vacancies.
This position is located under the Office of Field Operations located in Washington, District of Columbia.
ATF is looking for experienced Criminal Investigators. The primary purpose of this position is to be responsible for the prevention, detection, and investigation of substantive and conspiracy type violations of laws administered and enforced by ATF.
As a Special Agent, your typical work assignments may include:
Perform the full range of expert level criminal investigations by conducting complex investigations involving illegal and/or organized crime organizations.
Recognize patterns of illegal operations in order to anticipate and/or influence events as they transpire while maintaining awareness of the implications of precedential court decisions in multiple judicial and law enforcement jurisdictions.
Establish and develop leads from known criminal activities and initiate investigations that are wide in scope and complexity and involve criminal conduct that is interwoven with legitimate business pursuits.
Utilize elaborate planning and coordination to resolve and overcome complex jurisdictional problems involving other Federal, State, county, and local agencies.
Serve as the key person or coordinator when performing duties such as surveillance or undercover work involving extremely complex, delicate or dangerous elements.
These duties are reflective of the promotion potential of this position. The specific duties of the position will be similar yet developmental, based on the grade at which selected.
Key Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov.
May be required to serve a one year probationary period.
Pass drug screening and subject to random drug test.
Must display and maintain required proficiency with firearms.
Take and pass a medical examination and meet medical requirements.
Must take and successfully complete a polygraph examination.
Possess a current and valid automobile operator's license.
May have to attend and successfully pass the following training:
Occupational Questionnaire
ATF Special Agent Applicant Assessment
Physical Task Test
ATF Special Agent Basic Training (SABT)
Structured Interview
Law Enforcement Training: Must have successfully completed and passed the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center's Criminal Investigator training program (CITP), or an equivalent recognized federal law enforcement training program—must upload certification.
Qualifications GS‑11 You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GL‑9 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector experience, performing the following duties:
Conduct the full range of criminal investigations using accepted methodology and problem‑solving techniques.
Obtain investigative leads and factual data; participate in operational planning, searches, seizures, and arrests; review evidence; and prepare case reports at the conclusion of a criminal investigation.
OR
You have one of the following:
A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Criminal Justice and/or Administration; Law and Society; Forensics; Public Safety and/or Administration; Homeland Security; Law Enforcement; Justice Administration; Organizational Security and Management; Criminology; Cyber Security; Social Work; Fire Science; or
Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or
LL.M., if related.
OR
You have the specialized experience as described above but less than one year; and have some graduate education as described above, but less than the required one‑year. The percentage of the requirements must total at least 100%.
GS‑12 You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS‑11 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector experience, performing the following duties:
Conduct the full range of criminal investigations of greater than average complexity and importance using accepted methodology and problem‑solving techniques.
Serve as a lead agent in planning and conducting investigations, operations, searches, seizures, or arrests.
Review evidence and prepare case reports at the conclusion of a criminal investigation.
GS‑13 You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS‑12 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector experience, performing the following duties:
Apply a wide range of criminal investigative, enforcement laws, regulations, guidelines, and precedent decisions.
Identify significant sources of information to detect illegal activity and document issues or probable cause, and conduct investigations to determine if violations have occurred.
Communicate orally and in writing to prepare and present reports, briefings, and/or exchange information.
Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.
Employment Action Statements CTAP and ICTAP provide selection priority to eligible displaced employees if the vacancy is within eligibility, you apply under the instructions, and you are considered well qualified.
EEO Statement The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, genetic information, disability, age, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, you must contact the ATF EEO office within 45 calendar days of when the alleged harm occurred at 202‑648‑8760 or eeointakemailbox@atf.gov. Please see DOJ Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy.
Reasonable Accommodation Requests for reasonable accommodation due to disability must be made prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and submitted with appropriate documentation. Decisions on requests for accommodation are made on a case‑by‑case basis.
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