Criminal Investigator - Special Agent (Reemployed Annuitant & Ctap/Ictap/Rpl) (Term Appointment)

## Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) - Dual Compensation Opportunity

We are seeking highly experienced CSRS and FERS annuitants to serve as Criminal Investigators (Special Agents). This unique opportunity provides a dual compensation waiver, allowing you to receive both your full retirement annuity and a full federal salary.

• *Key Benefits:**
• Receive your full federal salary and full retirement annuity.
• Eligible for Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) – an additional 25% of base salary plus locality pay.
• Accrue annual and sick leave (for full-time schedules).
• Eligibility for overtime pay.
• Full-time work schedules available.
• *Core Responsibilities:**
• Lead and conduct complex criminal investigations through all phases to successful completion.
• Develop overall investigative strategies, identify information sources, and determine appropriate methods.
• Plan and execute critical operations, including major evidence purchases, searches, seizures, raids, and arrests.
• Foster strong relationships and facilitate information exchange with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Provide expert testimony in court proceedings and consult with prosecuting officials.
• Serve as a team leader, providing guidance and reviewing reports from junior team members.
• *Requirements:**
• Must be a current CSRS or FERS annuitant.
• One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in federal service, by the closing date of the announcement.
• **Specialized experience must include:**

* Conducting complex criminal investigations (all phases). * Determining investigative strategies and methods. * Planning major operational activities (e.g., evidence purchases, arrests). * Building and maintaining relationships with other law enforcement agencies. * Testifying in court and consulting with prosecutors. * Leading investigation teams and reviewing their reports.

• Must meet Time-In-Grade and time after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date.
• *Important Notes for Reemployed Annuitants:**
• Appointments are non-status, term appointments (up to 3 years, with potential for extension).
• Not eligible to make new retirement contributions or use this employment for a recomputed annuity.
• Not eligible to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).
• Volunteer experience will be credited towards meeting qualification requirements.
• Only one appointment per job series is permitted under this authority.