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

The Department of Homeland Security is seeking experienced Criminal Investigators (Special Agents) for rehire opportunities. This unique position offers a Dual Compensation Off-Set Waiver, allowing eligible annuitants to receive both their full federal annuity and full federal salary. This is a non-status, term appointment, initially for up to one year, with potential for extension.

• *Key Benefits with Waiver:**
• Receive full federal annuity and full federal salary.
• Eligible for annual and sick leave (for full-time schedules).
• Opportunity for full-time work schedules and overtime.
• Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) – an additional 25% of base salary plus locality pay.
• Note: Reemployed annuitants are not eligible for additional retirement coverage (other than Social Security) or TSP contributions. This opportunity is open to CSRS and FERS annuitants (excluding early voluntary/buyout retirements) until June 30, 2028.*
• *Responsibilities:**

As a GS-13 Criminal Investigator, you will be responsible for:

• Leading complex investigations across areas like narcotics, money laundering, financial crimes, human trafficking, fraud, international trade, network intrusion, counterterrorism, and general criminal activities.
• Utilizing federal, state, and local law enforcement databases for complex queries and file review.
• Building and maintaining strong inter-agency and private sector partnerships.
• Developing and executing strategies for information collection and analysis in long-term criminal investigations.
• Conducting advanced interviews and interrogations with suspects, witnesses, sources, and victims.
• Preparing expert reports to support criminal actions.
• Directing immigration-related law enforcement operations and investigations (e.g., worksite, visa overstays, immigration fraud).
• *Requirements:**
• **Experience:** One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. This experience must demonstrate proficiency in the responsibilities listed above.
• **Eligibility:** Must be a CSRS or FERS annuitant (specific exclusions apply as noted above).
• **Resume:** Limit your resume to two pages; only the first two pages will be reviewed.

We encourage applicants with disabilities, veterans, Peace Corps, and VISTA volunteers to explore potential non-competitive appointment eligibility. Qualification claims are subject to verification.