This vacancy is for a GS-1811-13, Criminal Investigator located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, COAST GUARD INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE-CG-CGIS.
You will serve as a Criminal Investigator & be responsible for conducting complex and highly sensitive criminal investigations into matters involving felony violations to the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ); performing internal affairs investigations into alleged misconduct by CGIS personnel; carrying out investigations into violations of federal laws and statutes under the maritime jurisdiction of the USCG; & conducting investigations into matters referred by the Department of Homeland Security, Office of Inspector General to CGIS Headquarters. Being a CG civilian makes you a valuable member of the CG team. Typical work assignments include: Performing the investigative, intelligence, security, & law enforcement missions of CGIS. Establishing contacts, maintaining effective work relationships, and gaining the confidence and cooperation of others. Responding to requests for investigative assistance from CG commands & other law enforcement authorities. Managing assigned projects in a wide range of law enforcement and administrative matters. Writing clear & concise investigative reports & other documents in a timely manner, & presenting all indicated & developed information to supervisors, relevant commands, attorneys & courts or reviews & approves such reports. As a "rigorous/primary" position, this position is covered by the Law Enforcement Retirement System. In accordance with Public Law 100-328 & Departmental Personnel Management Letter 338-2, candidates for law enforcement positions can not have reached their 37th birthday prior to the date of referral on a Certificate of eligible for a federal civilian law enforcement position. In unusual situations, a waiver may be authorized by the USCG Commandant up to age 39. An individual who has passed the maximum entry age limit, but previously served in a covered position, may be eligible for consideration & reinstatement of coverage if he will be able to complete a total of 20 years of covered law enforcement service by the time he reaches the mandatory retirement day of 57. See OPM Retirement Handbook for further details. The Maximum Entry Age requirement may be waived for applicants eligible for veterans' preference. (See here.) This position requires a mobility agreement. The selectee will be required to sign a mobility agreement indicating their willingness to accept reassignment to positions in other duty locations as determined by and based on the needs of the Coast Guard Investigative Service. The mobility agreement must be signed during pre-appointment & will remain as a condition of employment. The incumbent must carry firearms & maintain proficiency in their care & use. Therefore, the position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment, 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g)(9) & selectee will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment (Title 18, USC., Section 1001). This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment physical which certifies that you are physically & medically qualified to perform the full duties of the position. See here . Results of a recent (up to one-year old) physical examination must be provided prior to appointment. Determination as to sufficiency of medical record will be made at time of appointment. MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE: This position requires a maximum entry age for an initial appointment; applicants cannot have reached their 37th birthday by the date of appointment. Applicants who have passed the designated entry age limit, but who have previously serviced as a federal employee in a covered position, may be eligible to re-enter the firefighter/LEO service provided that they: (1) meet all applicable qualifications for the position and (2) will be able to complete a total of 20 years of covered an creditable Federal fire/LEO service by the time the firefighter/LEO reached the age of 57. Open Continuous: You may update your application documents & some questions related to your personal information at any time during the announcement open period. Upon application, you may be provided a testing window to complete additional assessments. This testing window may stipulate a completion deadline before the announcement closes. It is your responsibility to complete the additional online assessments within the timeline provided to remain in consideration for this announcement. Failure to complete the online assessments within the testing window for this announcement will not preclude you from being considered for & completing the online assessments during a testing window on a future announcement. Open Continuous announcement. The initial cut-off date for qualified applicants to be considered will be (30 days from posting). At the agency's discretion, additional cutoff dates will be established as vacancies & locations are identified during the open period.
This position does not have a positive education requirement.
Pamela.D.Witherspoon@uscg.mil
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