Criminal Investigator
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Orlando, FL, United States
Summary
This position is located within the Police Service of the Orlando Veterans Hospital. The mission of the Police Service is to serve and protect Veterans, patients, employees, contractors, volunteers, affiliates, visitors, and others who frequent VA facilities. This is accomplished through crime prevention activities, typical law‑enforcement actions, emergency response capabilities, special training and tactics, weapons, and equipment and systems utilization.
Qualifications Time‑In‑Grade Requirement
– Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time‑in‑grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement (04/17/2026). For a GS‑11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS‑09. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF‑50 that shows your time‑in‑grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF‑50 has an effective date within the past year – it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one‑year time‑in‑grade – as required by the announcement. In this instance you must provide an additional SF‑50 that clearly demonstrates one‑year time‑in‑grade.
Criminal Investigation Series 1811
– Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): Medical Requirements: The duties require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, 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 vision in each eye – with or without correction – is required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Near‑vision – corrective lenses permitted – must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss measured by an audiometer must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Applicants must possess emotional and mental stability and any physical condition that would pose a hazard to themselves or others is disqualifying.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
– Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS‑09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience include investigating serious crimes and complex misdemeanors; utilizing an extensive array of investigative procedures and techniques to detect, investigate, and resolve crimes beyond the scope of standard patrol assignments; acting as liaison officer and facilitating investigations of other Federal, State, and local law‑enforcement personnel; collecting and using forensic evidence to solve crimes and support court cases; analyzing, evaluating, and advising on law‑enforcement delivery systems and operations; and coordinating or participating in a task force to conduct highly complex, difficult, and sensitive investigations involving alleged misconduct, criminal activity, or corruption.
Education
– Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three (3) full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.M. in a field directly related to this position, such as criminal law or criminal justice. The education must include courses that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position and must have been obtained from an accredited college or university.
Combination
– Applicants may also combine education and experience. You must have equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate‑level education beyond a master’s degree and specialized experience to meet total experience requirements.
Driver’s License Requirement
– Applicants must possess a valid, unrestricted State driver’s license; have a safe driving record; and demonstrate medical qualification to operate the appropriate motor vehicle safely. Applicants are required to pass the agency Government Vehicle Drivers physical examination. An interview may require a copy of the valid state‑issued driver’s license.
Firearm Requirement
– VA Police Officers are required to carry agency‑approved firearms while on duty on VA property, achieve and maintain qualification/certification with the agency‑approved firearms, and be able to possess firearms under the terms of the Gun Control Act of 1968.
Competencies
– Analysis and Problem Solving; Arrest; Attention to Detail; Criminal Investigation; Criminal Law; Customer Service; Decision Making; Flexibility; Forensics; Integrity/Honesty; Interpersonal Skills; Learning; Reasoning; Self‑Management; Stress Tolerance; Teamwork.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work. A full year of work is considered 35‑40 hours per week. Part‑time experience will be credited based on time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities and the number of hours per week.
Physical Requirements
– The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion: long periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, crawling, and similar activities. Performance may occur in attics, crawlspaces, walls, ceilings, and other limited access spaces or rough terrain. The work may require common characteristics and abilities of physical agility and dexterity to work in confined spaces and to move or lift moderately heavy objects.
Work Environment
– Frequent exposure to moderate risk situations, unpleasant working conditions, and adverse weather. Safety or security precautions may be necessary, and the position may require long and irregular hours, weekends, holidays, or nights. The investigator may change shifts to conduct extensive investigations.
Duties
The single focus of the Criminal Investigator is to investigate suspected major offenses against Veterans Affairs (VA) patients, visitors, staff, and U.S. government property and assets, and to pursue potential prosecution of criminals.
The Criminal Investigator reports to the Chief of Police.
Performs criminal and non‑criminal investigative duties with emphasis on white‑collar crime.
Plans and conducts investigations of alleged violations of Title 18 Code, including fraud, bribery, larceny, embezzlement, collusion, conflict of interest, and violations involving VA/VHA employees.
Evaluates complaints and information to determine investigative merit.
Gathers, analyzes, and reports on complex financial, observational, and other information to establish evidentiary value and sufficiency.
Obtains evidence, explains constitutional rights, performs search and seizures, and makes arrests.
Prepares and reviews reports, makes recommendations, and prepares cases for prosecution.
Collects enough evidence to support a court case against a criminal and explains to juries the significance of evidence regarding proof that a crime was committed.
Coordinates and conducts joint investigations relating to alleged or suspected violations of criminal laws with other federal and state agencies such as the FBI and U.S. Marshals.
Designated drug‑testing position: Applicants tentatively selected for a testing‑designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment; applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment; applicants will not be appointed if a verified positive drug test result is received.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Criminal Investigator/PD99720‑S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
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Qualifications Time‑In‑Grade Requirement
– Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time‑in‑grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement (04/17/2026). For a GS‑11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS‑09. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF‑50 that shows your time‑in‑grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF‑50 has an effective date within the past year – it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one‑year time‑in‑grade – as required by the announcement. In this instance you must provide an additional SF‑50 that clearly demonstrates one‑year time‑in‑grade.
Criminal Investigation Series 1811
– Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): Medical Requirements: The duties require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, 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 vision in each eye – with or without correction – is required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Near‑vision – corrective lenses permitted – must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss measured by an audiometer must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Applicants must possess emotional and mental stability and any physical condition that would pose a hazard to themselves or others is disqualifying.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
– Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS‑09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience include investigating serious crimes and complex misdemeanors; utilizing an extensive array of investigative procedures and techniques to detect, investigate, and resolve crimes beyond the scope of standard patrol assignments; acting as liaison officer and facilitating investigations of other Federal, State, and local law‑enforcement personnel; collecting and using forensic evidence to solve crimes and support court cases; analyzing, evaluating, and advising on law‑enforcement delivery systems and operations; and coordinating or participating in a task force to conduct highly complex, difficult, and sensitive investigations involving alleged misconduct, criminal activity, or corruption.
Education
– Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three (3) full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.M. in a field directly related to this position, such as criminal law or criminal justice. The education must include courses that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position and must have been obtained from an accredited college or university.
Combination
– Applicants may also combine education and experience. You must have equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate‑level education beyond a master’s degree and specialized experience to meet total experience requirements.
Driver’s License Requirement
– Applicants must possess a valid, unrestricted State driver’s license; have a safe driving record; and demonstrate medical qualification to operate the appropriate motor vehicle safely. Applicants are required to pass the agency Government Vehicle Drivers physical examination. An interview may require a copy of the valid state‑issued driver’s license.
Firearm Requirement
– VA Police Officers are required to carry agency‑approved firearms while on duty on VA property, achieve and maintain qualification/certification with the agency‑approved firearms, and be able to possess firearms under the terms of the Gun Control Act of 1968.
Competencies
– Analysis and Problem Solving; Arrest; Attention to Detail; Criminal Investigation; Criminal Law; Customer Service; Decision Making; Flexibility; Forensics; Integrity/Honesty; Interpersonal Skills; Learning; Reasoning; Self‑Management; Stress Tolerance; Teamwork.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work. A full year of work is considered 35‑40 hours per week. Part‑time experience will be credited based on time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities and the number of hours per week.
Physical Requirements
– The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion: long periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, crawling, and similar activities. Performance may occur in attics, crawlspaces, walls, ceilings, and other limited access spaces or rough terrain. The work may require common characteristics and abilities of physical agility and dexterity to work in confined spaces and to move or lift moderately heavy objects.
Work Environment
– Frequent exposure to moderate risk situations, unpleasant working conditions, and adverse weather. Safety or security precautions may be necessary, and the position may require long and irregular hours, weekends, holidays, or nights. The investigator may change shifts to conduct extensive investigations.
Duties
The single focus of the Criminal Investigator is to investigate suspected major offenses against Veterans Affairs (VA) patients, visitors, staff, and U.S. government property and assets, and to pursue potential prosecution of criminals.
The Criminal Investigator reports to the Chief of Police.
Performs criminal and non‑criminal investigative duties with emphasis on white‑collar crime.
Plans and conducts investigations of alleged violations of Title 18 Code, including fraud, bribery, larceny, embezzlement, collusion, conflict of interest, and violations involving VA/VHA employees.
Evaluates complaints and information to determine investigative merit.
Gathers, analyzes, and reports on complex financial, observational, and other information to establish evidentiary value and sufficiency.
Obtains evidence, explains constitutional rights, performs search and seizures, and makes arrests.
Prepares and reviews reports, makes recommendations, and prepares cases for prosecution.
Collects enough evidence to support a court case against a criminal and explains to juries the significance of evidence regarding proof that a crime was committed.
Coordinates and conducts joint investigations relating to alleged or suspected violations of criminal laws with other federal and state agencies such as the FBI and U.S. Marshals.
Designated drug‑testing position: Applicants tentatively selected for a testing‑designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment; applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment; applicants will not be appointed if a verified positive drug test result is received.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Criminal Investigator/PD99720‑S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
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