This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, District 5-Northern Cheyenne Agency in Lame Deer, Montana. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): may be authorized.
As Law Enforcement Officer (Lieutenant), GS-1801, your typical work assignments may include, but not limited to: Performing law enforcement duties including investigation, apprehension, arrest, detention, or prosecution of persons violating applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Conducts investigations of a number of complex and varied matters in a wide range of location, involving both geographically isolated and densely populated areas that involve locating, securing, and protecting crime scenes. Collecting and/or seizing evidence, including correspondence, maps, historical information, exhibits, and photographs; then preserving and protecting it, and properly disposing of it upon completion of cases.
Controlling vehicular traffic and investigating traffic offenses and accidents involving operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs, fatalities, injuries, or property damage. Testifying and presenting evidence to grand juries in cases involving felony violations. Applying for and executing search and arrest warrants.
Performs surveillance of sites and suspects, often for extended periods of time, to obtain evidence, establish probable cause, or to link multiple suspects and events to probable criminal activity. Serving as a technical specialist for the prosecution of cases in U.S. Magistrate Court, State, and local courts.
Familiarizing other law enforcement personnel with Federal and State laws governing applicable laws and provides training in law enforcement skills, techniques, and practices to prevent and/or detect illegal activities. Conducts analyses to assess the existing level and type of resources devoted to the program, including the development and compilation of evaluation reports with recommendations on improvements.
Representing the BIA OJS in all technical phases of law enforcement in the Agency's relations with Tribal and BIA officials, other Federal agencies, and state/local governments. Assist in maintaining liaison with a variety of organizations within the BIA, and outside law enforcement agencies. Provide technical and supervisory responsibilities to plan, direct, implement, evaluate, and coordinate the functions of the Law Enforcement Program.
Related non-Federal experience or related experience as retired members of the uniformed services may be credited towards computing entitlement to leave accrual, at managerial discretion, providing that experience meets certain criteria. This provision allows new employees to earn annual leave at a higher rate than would otherwise be allowed. (5 Code of Federal Regulations, 630). For additional information, please visit: Creditable Service for Annual Leave
stephanie.qahavi@bia.gov · 771-210-1415
This position is with Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $91985 – $119583/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-11.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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