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CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR

DHS Headquarters · Department of Homeland Security
📍 Multiple Locations 💰 $118675 – $158322/yr

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Job Summary

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Protective Service (FPS), Office of Professional Responsibility, Office of Internal Investigations in Alexandria, VA; Lakewood, Colorado. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Key Responsibilities

DHS is hiring for law enforcement jobs that have an exciting opportunity! Once onboarded, you may be assigned for up to one year to support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force. The law enforcement component of the D.C. Task Force is a partnership of over 20 federal and local agencies working together to make D.C. the safest city in America. Once the assignment ends, you'll transition back to support the DHS. Visit the D.C. Task Force page for more information.

The primary purpose of this position is utilizing a full range of investigative and enforcement capabilities and authorities, to deter, identify, interdict, and investigate suspected major offenses or violations of Federal law, rules, and/ or regulations. The incumbent will conduct multiple levels or stages of highly complex and sensitive criminal and administrative investigations that require extensive coordination and planning.

As a CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR, GS-1811-13, your typical work assignments may include the following: Plans and coordinates all investigative matters in accordance with Federal laws and regulations as well as agency policies. Plans and conducts investigations to determine violations of the Federal laws, rules, and/or regulations. Interviews subjects, complainants, victims, and third-party witnesses.

Secures evidence from internal/external sources to determine nature and extent of violation. Serves as case agent for interagency investigation and may lead teams of criminal investigators and other law enforcement officers involved in the investigations. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received.

This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Requirements & Education

Not Applicable

Contact

lam.nguyen2@hq.dhs.gov · 202-794-4632

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with DHS Headquarters, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $118675 – $158322/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-18.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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