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Criminal Investigator

Washington, DC · On-site

$147K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

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An OPM Investigator, also known as a Background Investigator, conducts security clearance investigations for the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). They interview candidates, review records, and compile reports to assess suitability for government employment or security clearances. The role requires attention to detail, strong communication skills, and adherence to federal guidelines. Investigators often work independently and may travel to conduct interviews.

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Criminal Investigator

Department of Labor

Washington, DC • On-site

$147K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

The Division of Protective Operations of the U.S. Department of Labor provides executive protection services to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of the Department of Labor, and other officials designated by the Secretary. The Division conducts inquiries and investigations into significant matters of security concern.
This position is outside the bargaining unit.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS 13 in the Federal Service.
Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

GS-14: You must meet 4 out of the 5 examples of specialized experience listed here. Qualifying specialized experience for the GS-14 is defined as:

  • Experience interpreting and applying laws, regulations, and advanced investigative methods to lead and execute complex law enforcement intelligence operations.
  • Experience obtaining information from sources including alleged criminals and reluctant witnesses.
  • Experience with surveillance planning, including those surveillance activities involving multiple parties, the latest technology, and methods that are subject to changing legal admissibility.
  • Experience collecting data and preparing investigative reports, statistical reports, case summaries, and program evaluations.
  • Experience collecting and evaluating intelligence from sources such as social media, law enforcement reports, and public tips, to identify targeted violence risks.

Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) maximum entry date age: The date immediately preceding an individual's 37th birthday is the maximum entry age for original appointment to a LEO position. Law Enforcement Officers are subject to mandatory separation when they reach a combination of:

  • Age 57, and;
  • 20 years experience under law enforcement service that is formally approved for retirement coverage.

Age Requirements: An applicant must enter a Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) law enforcement covered position or a Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) law enforcement covered position not one day later than his/her 37th birthday. Please note: Applicants appointed to Criminal Investigator positions in the Federal service must not have reached their 37th birthday upon appointment to the position unless they previously served in a Federal civilian law enforcement position covered by special civil service retirement provisions, including early or mandatory retirement. This requirement may be waived only for veterans. However, the primary duties of these positions are classified as "rigorous". When age is determined to be essential to performance of the job, a waiver is not required and may not be authorized. An age waiver is not automatic. An individual who has passed the maximum entry age limit but previously served in a covered position, may be eligible for consideration and reinstatement of coverage if he/she will be able to complete a total of 20 years of covered law enforcement service by the time he reaches the mandatory retirement age of 57. See OPM Retirement Handbook for further details. The Maximum Entry Age requirement (See Maximum Entry may be waived for applicants eligible for veterans' preference.)
Medical Requirements: The duties of this position require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking, prolonged periods of standing, use of firearms, impact weapons, and exposure to inclement weather. The incumbent must undergo routine medical examinations for this position. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbows, shoulders, hips, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order to perform the duties satisfactorily. Sufficiently good distance vision in each eye, correction permitted, to 20/20 is mandatory. Near vision, contact lenses permitted must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Since the duties of this position are exacting and responsible and involve activities under trying conditions, the applicant must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to him/herself or others is disqualifying. Any pre-existing condition that is intentionally hidden during the hiring process, including falsification of medical records, is grounds for termination of employment.
Individuals assigned to a LEO position must be able to successfully pass pre-and post-employment physical fitness requirements. Preemployment physicals are scheduled by DPO after selectee accepts tentative offer. DPO sends medical clearance document to HR after selectee has cleared DOL medical screening.

Selective Placement Factors
DPO Criminal Investigator positions have the following training requirements:

  • The incumbent must have attended an Acceptable federal law enforcement training equivalent to Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Criminal Investigative Training Program (CITP). (Submit certificate/proof with application).
  • Incumbent must also have attended an acceptable protective services course to provide adequate protective services. (Submit certificate/proof with application).
Education:

There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-14 level for this position.

Employment Type: OTHER

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