Criminal Investigator

Join our team as an Investigator, contributing to critical inquiries and supporting administrative and criminal actions. This role requires a strong investigative background or advanced education.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Conduct or assist with investigations in areas such as narcotics, money laundering, financial crimes, human trafficking, fraud, international trade, network intrusion response, counterintelligence, counterterrorism, or general criminal/administrative matters.
• Perform federal, state, and local law enforcement-related database queries.
• Collect and analyze information to support criminal or administrative actions.
• Conduct or assist with interviews of cooperative individuals (e.g., suspects, witnesses, sources, and/or victims) to gather information.
• Assist in the preparation of reports for criminal or administrative actions.
• *Qualifications (GL-9 Level):**

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria by the application submission date:

• *Option 1: Experience**
• One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level (or equivalent), performing duties such as assisting with investigations, conducting database queries, collecting/analyzing information for criminal/administrative actions, assisting with interviews, and preparing reports.
• *Option 2: Education**
• A Master's (or equivalent graduate degree such as an L.L.B/J.D.) from an accredited college or university, demonstrating knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the role. or
• Two academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education from an accredited college or university, demonstrating knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the role.
• *Option 3: Combination**
• A combination of successfully completed graduate-level education beyond the first full year and specialized experience as described in Option 1, meeting 100% of the total requirement.
• *Required Competencies:**
• **Problem Solving:** Identifies and analyzes problems, distinguishes relevant information, and provides solutions.
• **Teamwork:** Fosters cooperation, trust, and commitment to achieve shared goals.
• **Interpersonal Skills:** Considers and responds appropriately to others, demonstrating diplomacy, tact, and respect.
• **Flexibility:** Adapts to change, new information, and unexpected obstacles in work methods.