Criminal Investigator (Developmental)

Summary

The U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) is seeking talented individuals to serve as Special Agents, protecting the U.S. Air Force and Space Force as its dedicated federal law enforcement and counterintelligence agency. With a global presence, AFOSI investigates felony-level crimes, combats fraud, conducts counterintelligence operations, and provides personal protection, partnering with various agencies to safeguard our nation's people and assets.

Duties

This position begins with a starting salary of $57,188 (GL-07, Step 1) or $63,780 (GL-09, Step 1). The salary listed reflects the "Rest of U.S." scale and, if applicable, will be adjusted to meet the locality pay or cost of living expenses of the duty location upon selection. This announcement will be utilized to fill Criminal Investigator, GL-07 and GL-09, positions. Performs developmental criminal investigative assignments. Prepares criminal investigative reports upon completion of each assignment. Provides evidence and data in the preparation for adjudication of criminal cases. Assists/coordinates criminal investigative activity with other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies (such as Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), US Army Criminal Investigation Command (USACIDC), Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS),US Attorney or foreign governments on matters related to criminal investigations. Periodically assists/briefs DoD management, investigative personnel, attorneys and other interested parties on criminal investigative matters. Assists senior level agents in conducting criminal investigations of alleged or suspected violations of the federal criminal laws and punitive regulations (Title 10and 18) and/or Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Provides threat and awareness briefings to Air Force and Space Force members.

Qualifications and evaluation

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above using multiple assessment hurdles. Your online application will be rated on the extent, quality, and relevance of the following: your experience, education and training, and competencies. All answers in the online process must be substantiated by your resume. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or on the application questionnaire may result in your removal for consideration. Single Certification: Qualified applicants will only be referred at the GL-07 or GL-09 level for which they qualify. The full performance level of this position is GS-13. Promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. A career ladder promotion is at the discretion of management, and in no way guaranteed. Management reserves the right to select at any grade level based on mission requirements. However, initial referral certificates issued to hiring managers will prioritize candidates qualifying at the GL-07 and GL-09 grade levels. Hurdle 1: Minimum Eligibility/Qualifications Hurdle 2: Functional Resume Review Hurdle 3: Structured Interview rated by a Subject Matter Expert (SME)/Hiring panel for related position competencies against a pre-determined rating schedule. Your application and assessments will be evaluated using the following competencies: - Knowledge of laws, regulations, guidelines and practices governing criminal investigations - Ability to plan and organize work - Investigative techniques - Fact finding - Analytical skills - Interpersonal skills - Oral and written communication - Formal education - Relevant licenses and certifications - Foreign language ability How You Will Be Evaluated & Referral Method: Rating/Ranking/Referral: The structured interview will determine the final applicant pool for hiring authority consideration. **Veteran's Preference: Veterans Preference Eligibles will be listed/referred above Non-Preference Eligibles. If numerical scores are used, veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% will receive 10-point preference and will be listed in the order of his/her numerical ranking. All other preference eligibles will be listed ahead of non-preference eligibles having the same final rating. For information on veterans' preference please click here. Veteran's Preference: Veterans Preference Eligibles will be listed/referred above Non-Preference Eligibles. For information on veterans' preference please click here.

Education

Specialized Training: Successful graduation from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center's (FLETC) Criminal Investigators Training Program (CITP) or federal equivalent is required. (Qualifying federal CITP equivalents include: Federal Bureau of Investigation New Agent Training, Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent Training, US Army Criminal Investigation Division Special Agent Course, or United States Air Force Special Investigations Academy (USAFSIA) Special Investigators Course.) Please annotate all relevant certifications and/or training in your resume and upload. Selectees who have not completed CITP (or federal equivalent) and/or Basic Special Investigators Course (BSIC) will be required to attend and successfully complete these courses (or equivalent training as designated by the Agency). This position requires successful completion of a one-year Probationary Agent Training Program (PATP). Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university is highly desired.

Benefits

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How to apply

DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE: PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click on the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13032458 If your resume/application does not support your Assessment Questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series, and grade, i.e., GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs (or links to social media such as LinkedIn), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

Required documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Please ensure your name is on all documents submitted. 1. Online Application: Questionnaire 2. Resume may not exceed two pages. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. 3. Veterans' Preference Documentation, if applicable: To claim 5-point preference, submit a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty To claim 10-point preference, submit a completed SF-15 and all required documentation outlined on the SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference) to support your claim (e.g., DD-214, official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, etc.). If we cannot verify your 10-point preference claim, your application will be reviewed for 5-point preference. To claim 10-point derived preference (i.e., spouses, widows, widowers or mothers of veterans), submit a completed SF-15 and all required documentation listed on the SF-15 to support your claim. To claim 0-point Sole Survivorship preference, submit a completed SF-15 and a copy of your DD-214 or another form of official documentation showing that your discharge or release from active duty occurred on or after August 29, 2008 and was based on a sole survivorship discharge. For all preference claims: Submit a copy of your official DD-Form 214 (member copy 2, 4, or 7), which must include the character of service (i.e., honorable discharge). If currently active duty and applying under VOW Act, see VOW statement below. For more veterans' preference information, visit the USAJOBS Help Center 4. Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees: Submit the most recent copy of your SF-50 as well as a copy of the SF-50 showing your initial EOD in a LEO retirement covered position. 5. Certificates/Licenses: Documentation demonstrating that you possess the required license(s) or certification(s) (i.e., CITP, BSIC training courses, etc.) for this position must be uploaded at the time of application to have them considered during the assessment process. 6. Transcripts: Applicants claiming completion of undergraduate or graduate degree(s) must submit a copy of their transcripts. Official transcripts may be required prior to final appointment. ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following: Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member Branch of Armed Forces Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)) Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty Terminal leave start date (if applicable) Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement) The memo must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge or date of separation Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt. OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS: Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume. Note: Applicant must not submit award SF-50s-Notification of Personnel Actions (SF-50s). Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Additional information

Essay Questions: The four narrative questions in the announcement questionnaire provide an opportunity for you to highlight your dedication to public service for the hiring manager and agency leadership (or designee(s)). While your responses are not required and will not be scored, we encourage you to thoughtfully address each question. Please provide a response of 200 words or less to each question. You will be asked to certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) such as a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT or Copilot. MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE: IAW DoDI 1400.25 Volume 336, "The maximum entry age (MEA) for covered primary law enforcement officer positions is 37. Persons not appointed by the last day of the month in which they become age 37 shall not be originally appointed or assigned to these positions." The Agency will waive MEA requirements for otherwise qualified applicants with veterans' preference and may choose to waive MEA requirements for those applicants with prior Federal civilian special LEO retirement-covered service. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Excepted Service: AFOSI's Criminal Investigators are excepted service positions. Applicants who currently hold Competitive Service status and are offered a Criminal Investigator position with AFOSI, will be appointed under AFOSI's Schedule A authority under Excepted Service. Competitive Service applicants who are Career and have completed the three year service requirement permanent tenure (SF-50, block 24 reflects "1") are eligible for lifetime reinstatement rights. Competitive Service applicants who are Career Conditional and have not completed the three year service requirement (SF-50, block 24 reflects "2") are eligible for three year reinstatement rights. Trial Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1 to 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.