Summary "The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), through strategic partnerships, prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard America's people, property, and institutions." We are a unique inter-agency organization preparing the next generation of law enforcement officers to meet our Nation's most pressing security challenges." Click here to learn more. Secondary Administrative Law Enforcement Officer retirement coverage is not being offered for this position. Responsibilities Serving as a Criminal Investigator GS-1811-13 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Deputy Director's Office within the Office of Professional Responsibility in Glynco, GA. The primary purpose of this position is planning and operation of criminal and administrative investigations and supporting counterintelligence activities and internal security programs of FLETC. Typical duties include: Supporting the division, senior staff and partner organization personnel on matters pertaining to criminal and administrative investigations, counterintelligence matters, security, and internal affairs investigations impacting those agencies and personnel on FLETC property. Serving on various security committees and advising officials on information relating to physical security, anti-terrorism, counterterrorism, criminal investigations and internal affairs investigations. Liaising with other law enforcement and security agencies, Department of Homeland Security offices, Office of Inspector Generals (IG) as well as coordinating simultaneous investigative efforts of several law enforcement agencies (state, local and/or Federal) in several different areas of the county. Advising U.S. Attorneys and States Attorneys in the preparation of cases for presentation to grand juries, and/or making appearances as a witness before grand juries, in state and Federal trial courts or administrative hearings. Planning and conducting complete and complex investigations which involve a full range of investigative areas: felonies, misdemeanors, violation of directives, federal regulations or agency policies. Interviewing complainants and witnesses, interrogating and advising suspects of their rights (Miranda, Garrity, Kalkines), maintaining surveillance of suspected crime locations or perpetrators, performing undercover work, searching crime scenes for physical or documentary evidence and preserving physical evidence, making arrests, presenting facts to the U.S. Attorney, Grand Jury and other law enforcement agencies for arrest warrants; recovering and maintaining stolen property and other evidence, and completing investigative reports and participating in raids, searches, surveillances or other investigatory activities. Gaining cooperation of, apprehending, and/or subduing violent or armed suspects during the course of an investigation, being available for frequent off-duty responses to emergencies and unusual circumstances when necessary, including, but not limited to assaults (sexual assaults and/or rape, simple and/or aggravated assault and/or battery), criminal trespass, student/staff injuries or illnesses, poaching, traffic/training accidents, attempted suicides, thefts in progress, reports of burglary, student/staff misconduct, and other reported incidents and crimes. Planning and conducting criminal investigations, internal affairs investigations, counterintelligence matters, as well as assisting with the application of programs and policies of physical security for the overall protection of all the FLETC training facilities and sites, personnel and others on the Center premises located at Glynco, GA; Artesia, NM; Charleston, SC; Cheltenham, MD; and the Washington, D.C office. Providing advance planning and operations support for executive protection details, enhanced security operations, and special events. Issuing of local directives, bulletins, newsletters, and messages establishing security investigations, requirements for operations and other activities characteristic of the FLETC programs. Developing training materials and conducting training courses designed to provide a fundamental knowledge of and to stimulate interest in the security investigative programs. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Please visit www.fletc.gov/site-page/employment-faqs website for further guidance regarding this page limit. This position has a Selective Placement Factor (SPF). If you do not demonstrate possession of the SPF, you will be rated ineligible. In order to be considered for this position you must have completed the Criminal Investigator Training Program or another approved program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), or a substantially similar program as approved by the Secretary or the Secretary's designee to being authorized to exercise the powers set forth in 40 U.S.C. 1315 (b)(2). You must provide a copy of your certificate of completion. Note: Secondary Administrative Law Enforcement Officer retirement coverage is not being offered for this position. Employees in positions classified as GS-1811 earn annual premium pay at a fixed rate equal to 25 percent of their rate of pay. Specialized Experience: In addition to the SPF, you must possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: 1.) planning and operating criminal investigations; 2.) planning and conducting administrative investigations; 3.) conducting an organization's counterintelligence activities; and 4.) providing investigative assistance to law enforcement requests. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement. Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). 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. Physical Demands: This position requires 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, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Since the duties of this position are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to him/her, or others is disqualifying. Work Environment: The position is exposed to physical operations, equipment, potentially hazardous materials, threats, physical force and other high-level risks associated with criminal investigations, security and law enforcement activities. The overall environment is portrayed as large, i.e. 1,500+ acre training and industrial sites with law environment training facilities, equipment and grounds and the field training sites. The office environment is pleasant and comfortable. The position may be exposed to hazardous materials and high-level risks in providing security and the maintenance of law and order. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP/ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. View information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Education Not Applicable Additional Information The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and FLETC policy, FLETC is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at FLETC are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result. Re-employed annuitants' annual salaries will be reduced by the amount of their retirement annuity and by further cost of living increases. FERS retirees receiving a FERS annuity supplement must also be aware that, like social security benefits, their FERS annuity supplement is subject to an earnings test and may be reduced if the salary earned is more than the social security exempt amount of earnings. Additional information is available on OPM's website or by contacting OPM. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration of Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, FLETC requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for a Top-Secret/SCI clearance as a condition of placement in this position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies during the next 90 days. This could result in a few or many vacancies being filled from this announcement. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to fletc-jobinfo@fletc.dhs.gov.