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Series: GS-1811 Criminal Investigator / Special Agent
Grade: 11-12, promotion potential 12
Application Period: April 3, 2019 to April 10, 2019
Salary Range: $62,236 to $108,061 per year (some locations eligible for Locality pay)
Who May Apply: Status Candidates (Merit Promotion, VEOA, Land Management, and Non-Competitive Authority Eligibles) - see vacancy announcement for full details
Vacancy Announcement: USAJobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/529398900#
Summary
Please note that there is one position to be filled at this time. The position may be filled in any of the locations listed in the announcement. Some locations are eligible for Locality pay.
Responsibilities
Special Agents provide critical investigative and other law enforcement support to park and regional law enforcement programs to provide immediate and long-term protection of park resources, visitors, assets, employees and residents. This is accomplished through detection, investigation, apprehension, and successful prosecution of persons who violate the laws of the United States of America while within, or while affecting, the National Park System. Investigations involve the full range of law enforcement activities, such as conducting cover operations and surveillance, interrogating suspects, seizure of contraband, securing and serving warrants, transporting prisoners, and collecting and preserving evidence. Specific duties include:
- Working in cooperation with other federal and state agencies, the parks and other National Park Service entities in enforcing laws;
- Coordinating, cooperating and enlisting the assistance and support of federal, state and local law enforcement officers and coordinate investigative efforts with them;
- Determining and directing the most effective manner for developing and executing an investigation;
- Preparing investigative reports presenting necessary aspects of the investigation in sufficient detail with proper emphasis and highest degree of accuracy in support of prosecution;
- Analyzing intelligence and using link analysis to determine relationships of individuals and organization of criminal enterprises;
- In coordination with regional office and park staffs, consulting with U.S. Attorneys during development of investigations and all aspects of preparation for trial; and
- Testifying in federal and state criminal or civil proceedings.
Learn more at www.nps.gov/ISB
Requirements
- You must be a U.S. citizen or national.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
- May be subject to a one-year probationary period.
- All requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
- Status candidates must meet-time-in-grade requirements.
- You must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
- You must sign a Mobility Agreement acknowledging that the duty location is determined by the needs of the NPS; therefore, you may be reassigned to different geographic locations throughout your tenure.
- You must be able to to secure and maintain a NPS Law Enforcement Commission.
- You are required to carry a firearm and must maintain firearm proficiency as part of the job. You must not have not been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or any felony.
- This position has a maximum entry age of 37. Applicants who will reach their 37th birthday by time of appointment cannot be considered unless they meet one of the exemptions. See Additional Information for more details.
- You must pass a pre-employment medical exam and meet the Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB) guidelines. Ongoing fitness training is required. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. See Additional Information.
- This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
- You will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report initially and annually thereafter.
- You will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Qualifications
In order to be qualified for this position at the GS-11 level, you must possess one of the following:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GL/GS-9 level in the federal service investigating, apprehending, arresting and detaining individuals related to alleged violations of federal or state laws; testifying in federal or state court; securing search and arrest warrants through process of affidavit; collecting evidence in compliance with applicable laws and procedures; and developing intelligence data on individuals and organizations known or suspected of criminal activity. - OR -
B. A Ph.D., LLM or doctoral degree in a field related to law, law enforcement, or criminal justice, I have or successfully completed three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in one of the aforementioned fields. - OR -
C. A combination of specialized experience, as described in A, and graduate level education, as described in B, that when combined, equal 100% of the total requirement. Please note: Only graduate education in excess of the first two years may be used in this calculation.
In order to be qualified for this position at the GS-12 level, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GL/GS-11 grade level in the federal service planning and conducting complex criminal investigations (e.g. those with overlapping jurisdictional issues, multiple involved parties, or limited physical evidence); testifying in federal or state court; conducting surveillance operations to gather intelligence/evidence; interviewing and interrogating arrested suspects; and collaborating with other law enforcement bodies and attorneys to coordinate investigations, share best practices, or prepare cases for trial.
Prior experience in a primary law enforcement position is highly desired.
You must clearly describe your experience within your resume. Do not assume that we will infer experience that is not specifically listed.
You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies".
LAUTENBERG AMENDMENT: Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition. Candidates who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not eligible for this position. Candidates under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense. False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment.
Go to the complete job announcement on USAJobs for more information:
USAJobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/529398900#
ISB: the Investigative Services Branch of the National Park Service
Last updated: April 2, 2019