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Criminal Investigator conducts investigations of criminal cases. Analyzes collected data or evidence and prepares documentation for legal action. Being a Criminal Investigator conducts surveillance and interviews witnesses. Interfaces with various law enforcement agencies. Additionally, Criminal Investigator often requires prior experience working in or closely with law enforecement. May require a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Criminal Investigator's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Criminal Investigator
  • U.S. Department of Homeland Security
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
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    Requirements

    Conditions of Employment

    • You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.
    • You must have reached the minimum age (21) at the time of application.
    • Selective Service registration is required.
    • You must complete a favorable Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).
    • You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Clearance.
    • Must pass pre-employment drug screening AND random drug/alcohol testing.
    • This is an Emergency Essential Position.
    • See additional "Conditions of Employment" and "Other Information" section.
    • Applicants cannot have reached age 37 by the time of their appointment unless they provide proof of current or previous service in a Federal civilian law enforcement position covered by Federal civilian law enforcement retirement provisions, or they will be disqualified. (NOTE: Preference eligible veterans are permitted a waiver allowing for entry on duty prior to their 40th birthday).

    If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment.

    Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for TSA to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

    Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

    Qualifications

    To qualify for the SV-H Pay Band (equivalent to GS-12), you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the SV-G pay band or GS-11 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as:

    • Experience conducting, coordinating, and monitoring routine criminal and administrative investigations; AND
    • Experience performing investigative functions to include fact finding and reporting the results of the investigations.

    To qualify for the SV-I Pay Band (equivalent to GS-13), you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the SV-H pay band or GS-12 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as:

    • Experience planning, conducting, coordinating, and monitoring criminal and administrative investigations; AND
    • Experience performing investigative functions to include fact finding, interrogations of witnesses and making arrests and reporting the results of the investigation.

    Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime.

    National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

    The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

    Resumes Must Include The Following

    • Narrative description of duties with start and end dates (including the month and year) for work experience.
    • State the number of hours worked in a position (i.e. full-time or part-time). If part-time, state the total number of hours worked per week.
    • Performance level (i.e. band or grade)

    Utilizing the USAJOBS Resume Builder and completing all available fields is strongly encouraged.

    You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

    Condition Of Employment

    • Law Enforcement Polygraph Examination Testing is required.
    • Appointment to this position is contingent upon successful completion of a full field background investigation and issuance of a top-secret (SCI) clearance. Prior to appointment, the applicant may be asked to complete a "Declaration for Federal Employment" (OF-306). The information collected on this form is used to determine applicant's suitability for federal employment. The applicant may also be asked to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in the application/resume. The applicant must answer all questions truthfully and completely. A false statement on any part of the declaration or attached forms may be grounds for not hiring the applicant, or for termination after being hired.
    • Applicants must agree to work an average of two hours extra per day to meet the requirements of law enforcement availability pay (LEAP) as described in Title 5 U.S.C.
    • 5545a (d) (1).
    • Applicant must have successfully completed the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Criminal Investigator Training Program or equivalent training.
    • Required to maintain the ability to be called as a law enforcement witness in administrative and judicial proceedings without the existence of any impeachable evidence that "casts a substantial doubt upon the accuracy" of the testimony.
    • This position is covered under the special retirement provisions for law enforcement officers. Applicants that have no prior series 1811 criminal investigator experience must meet the maximum age for entry into a "covered position" which is the date immediately preceding the applicant's 37th birthday and must be able to retire at the mandatory age of 57 years with 20 years of service as an 1811 criminal investigator.
    • In order to receive consideration, you must include your date of birth in your application package.
    • Position is subject to drug testing.
    • May be required to sign a mobility statement.
    • Position requires domestic and overseas travel as necessary.
    • This is an emergency essential position. The position may require the employee to be subject to 24-hour on call duty as well as irregular working hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the position description. The selectee must be able to relocate to emergency sites with little advance notice and function under intense physical and mental stress.
    • Must meet and maintain medical requirements as stated in the TSA Medical Guidelines for Criminal Investigators. This is a rigorous/primary law enforcement position.
    • Physical Demands: Must be able to perform the essential job functions described in the TSA Medical Guidelines for Criminal Investigators.
    • Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with TSA Directive 1100.73-5 Employee Responsibilities and Code of Conduct.
    • LAUTENBERG AMENDMENT: This position requires the incumbent to qualify and carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18, U.S.C., Section 922(g) (9)). A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is generally defined under the statute as any offense involving the use of attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by the victim's current or former domestic partner, parent, or guardian. The term "convicted", as defined in the statute, excludes any person whose conviction has been expunged, set-aside, or pardoned or any person whose civil rights have been restored unless the pardon, expungement or restoration of civil rights expressly prohibits the possession of firearms or ammunition. Candidates who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence within the meaning of the referenced statue are not qualified 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 (Title 18, U.S.C., Section 1001).

    Additional information

    Boston, MA - 31.97% - $98,240 - $151,870; Newark, NJ - 37.24% - $102,163 - $157,934; Philadelphia, PA - 28.55% - $95,694 - $147,934

    Eligibility to apply for other Federal positions: TSA is an Excepted Service agency exempt from most of Title 5 United States Code, including regulations which apply to displaced Federal employees (CTAP/ICTAP) of other agencies, and employment with TSA does not confer "Competitive Status" that generally results from selection and service in Competitive Service agencies. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has established an Interchange Agreement, which allows most permanent TSA employees to apply and be considered for vacancies in Competitive Service agencies. Information from OPM on this or other Interchange Agreements is available at: www.opm.gov/

    To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation as a condition of placement into this position.

    DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

    If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.

    TSA employees who are absent for the purpose of performing military duty may apply for any vacancies announced in their absence.

    More than one position may be filled from this announcement.

    If you are entering TSA employment on an appointment without time limitations, you must serve a basic trial period unless you have already met the requirement.

    DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

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Criminal investigator
  • Internal Revenue Service
  • Pittsburgh, PA FULL_TIME
  • Duties WHAT IS THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION (CI) DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at : IRS-CI Special Agents (SAs) are duly sworn federal law enforcement officers throughout al...
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Criminal Investigator
  • United States Secret Service
  • Pennsylvania, PA FULL_TIME
  • At their core, those who join the Secret Service are courageous, intelligent, strong and determined. A diverse team capable of balancing our investigative mission and fulfilling our protective legacy....
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Supervisory Criminal Investigator (RAC)
  • U.S. Department of Justice
  • Harrisburg, PA FULL_TIME
  • Summary ATF is a law enforcement agency in the U.S. Department of Justice that protects our communities from violent criminals/criminal organizations, illegal use/trafficking of firearms, illegal use/...
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Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) Direct Hire
  • U.S. Department of the Treasury
  • Cranberry, PA PART_TIME
  • DutiesWHAT IS THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION (CI) DIVISION?A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisionsIRS-CI Special Agents (SAs) are duly sw...
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Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) Direct Hire
  • U.S. Department of the Treasury
  • Bethlehem, PA PART_TIME
  • DutiesWHAT IS THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION (CI) DIVISION?A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisionsIRS-CI Special Agents (SAs) are duly sw...
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  • Columbia, SC
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  • City of San Angelo Texas
  • San Angelo, TX
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Criminal Investigator 3
  • State of Georiga
  • Atlanta, GA
  • From the Georgia Department of Corrections (4) Work Materials from the Grid System ie the Crime Severity Level, Grid She...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
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CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 2
  • State of Louisiana
  • Covington, LA
  • To conduct criminal, administrative, and regulatory investigations; and conduct surveillance of known and suspected crim...
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IG Criminal Investigator
  • Central Intelligence Agency
  • Washington, DC
  • Summary Inspector General Criminal Investigators conduct investigations into allegations of fraud, waste, abuse and wron...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Criminal Investigator (Special Agent)
  • Leoforce
  • Little Rock, AR
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Criminal Investigator
  • Transportation Security Administration
  • Miami, FL
  • Summary Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-sta...
  • 6/6/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Administrative Services Specialist - Criminal Investigations Division
  • City of Asheville
  • Asheville, NC
  • Administrative Services Specialist - Criminal Investigations Division Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ashe...
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About Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania (/ˌpɛnsɪlˈveɪniə/ (listen) PEN-sil-VAY-nee-ə), officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state located in the northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The Appalachian Mountains run through its middle. The Commonwealth is bordered by Delaware to the southeast, Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, Lake Erie and the Canadian province of Ontario to the northwest, New York to the north, and New Jersey to the east. Pennsylvania is the 33rd-largest state by area, and the 6th-most populous state according to the most recent of...
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Income Estimation for Criminal Investigator jobs
$58,113 to $85,508

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