- Position Title
- Criminal Investigator
- Agency
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- Announcement Number
- DAL-INV-11091872-DE-ETH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, May 4, 2021 to Thursday, May 6, 2021
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or higher than the grade level of the vacancy
- the promotion potential (full performance level) of the position you are being separated from is equal to or higher than the promotion potential of the vacancy, and
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or higher than the grade level of the vacancy
- the promotion potential (full performance level) of the position you are being separated from is equal to or higher than the promotion potential of the vacancy, and
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
The position in which you are applying must comply with a maximum age requirement. The following questions will assist us in determining your ability to meet this requirement.
3.
This position has an age requirement. Enter or select your date of birth.
4.
Enter the number of months of Federal service experience you have attained as a firefighter, law enforcement or air traffic controller.
5.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
6.
Do you currently occupy or previously occupied a federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position as specified in 5 USC 8336(c) or 5 USC 8412(d)?
If selecting yes, you must submit a SF-50 to support your response.
If selecting yes, you must submit a SF-50 to support your response.
7.
Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.
Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service? If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
2.
While the location in this announcement is identified as "location negotiable after selection," you have the opportunity to identify three geographic preferences in your application.
You must be willing to accept any duty location that falls within the area of responsibility (AOR) of one of the 30 Special Agent in Charge (SAC) offices listed in this vacancy announcement. For example, if offered SAC San Francisco, you may be offered a final duty location of any office that falls within that AOR such as the Bakersfield, CA or Fresno, CA.
Severely Challenging Locations (SCLs): HSI is designating Presidio, TX; Alpine, TX; Deming, NM; and Saipan as SCLs. The maximum tour of duty will be as follows: Presidio: 2 years; Alpine, Deming and Saipan: 3 years. Upon completion of an assignment to an SCL, the employee will be able to request a self-funded reassignment to 1 to 5 preferred locations based on available vacancies and receive up to 40 hours of administrative leave for relocation. Also, employees who choose to remain at an SCL post beyond the maximum tour, pursuant to a service agreement, will be offered 1 of 3 preferred available locations. Additionally, if remaining up to 5 years, employees will be offered the position of their choice, based on available vacancies. Where available, the agency may offer government housing, pursuant to a rental agreement.
Please select your 1st preference for an assigned duty location from the list below.
You must be willing to accept any duty location that falls within the area of responsibility (AOR) of one of the 30 Special Agent in Charge (SAC) offices listed in this vacancy announcement. For example, if offered SAC San Francisco, you may be offered a final duty location of any office that falls within that AOR such as the Bakersfield, CA or Fresno, CA.
Severely Challenging Locations (SCLs): HSI is designating Presidio, TX; Alpine, TX; Deming, NM; and Saipan as SCLs. The maximum tour of duty will be as follows: Presidio: 2 years; Alpine, Deming and Saipan: 3 years. Upon completion of an assignment to an SCL, the employee will be able to request a self-funded reassignment to 1 to 5 preferred locations based on available vacancies and receive up to 40 hours of administrative leave for relocation. Also, employees who choose to remain at an SCL post beyond the maximum tour, pursuant to a service agreement, will be offered 1 of 3 preferred available locations. Additionally, if remaining up to 5 years, employees will be offered the position of their choice, based on available vacancies. Where available, the agency may offer government housing, pursuant to a rental agreement.
Please select your 1st preference for an assigned duty location from the list below.
3.
Please select your 2nd preference for an assigned duty location from the list below.
4.
Please select your 3rd preference for an assigned duty location from the list below.
5.
In the event, your three preference selections for assigned duty location are not available, would you be willing to accept any duty location?
Conditions of Employment, Requirements and Suitability
1.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has approved an exception to 5 CFR 332.407, Restriction of consideration to one sex, for this announcement in an effort to successfully recruit females to help execute the agency's mission and conduct gender-based functions such as:
- Performing body searches of adult and minor female suspects
- Assisting in the transport and escort of female suspects
- Conducting undercover operations
- Assisting with women and children victims
2.
The law enforcement profession carries inherent risks. Would you be able to work alone in remote areas throughout the night or at times when you may have limited communication and may be at a high risk of danger?
3.
Mobility is a major factor in this occupation. Applicants must be willing to accept employment at any location offered. A minimum tour of duty of three (3) years at your first HSI Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Area of Responsibility (AOR) is required which will begin after successful completion of FLETC (HSISAT) training. Additionally, Criminal Investigators are regularly reassigned to new locations for the good of the service. Are you willing to comply with these requirements?
4.
Carrying, use and proficiency in the use of firearms is required, in accordance with ICE policy and regulations. Are you willing to carry a firearm?
5.
Have you ever lost your right to possess a firearm for any reason under Federal law?
6.
Is there anything that would prevent you from testifying in the court of law?
7.
Are you aware of any information regarding your credibility, integrity and/or honesty that may impair your ability to testify in criminal proceedings?
8.
Have you ever been made aware of that any government attorney did not want you to testify on behalf of the government due to concerns under Giglio v. United States, 405 U.S. 150 (1972) (i.e., that you are Giglio impaired)?
9.
Provisions of Public Law 93-950 and 100-238 allow the imposition of a maximum age for initial appointment to a Criminal Investigator position with the Department of Homeland Security. The date immediately preceding an individual's 37th birthday is the final day to be considered eligible for selection referral. Will you have reached age 37 by the closing date of this vacancy announcement?
10.
The age restriction may not apply to individuals who are qualified preference-eligible veterans or who are currently or have previously served in a federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).
Are you a qualified preference-eligible veteran as defined in Title 5, U.S.C., Section 2108, item (3) or are you currently or have you previously been employed in a federal civilian law enforcement position as described above?
Are you a qualified preference-eligible veteran as defined in Title 5, U.S.C., Section 2108, item (3) or are you currently or have you previously been employed in a federal civilian law enforcement position as described above?
11.
You may be required to take a polygraph exam and have a favorable result in order to continue is the hiring process. Knowing this, do you wish to continue in the application process?
12.
Applicants who are referred for polygraph testing will be required to travel to a testing location at their own expense. Will you comply with this requirement?
13.
Will you be able to obtain a valid driver's license before entering on duty as a Criminal Investigator?
14.
Are you currently debarred from federal employment?
15.
Applicants are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening test and must submit to random drug testing after employment. Will you comply with these requirements?
16.
A Criminal Investigator can expect to work approximately 50 hours per week. In addition, Criminal Investigators are subjected to callouts at all hours; long-term investigations that will require you to work nights, weekends and holidays; and travel which will require you to be away several days. This type of working schedule may negatively affect or burden family responsibilities. Are you willing to accept these working conditions?
17.
ICE Criminal Investigators may use deadly force when necessary, in accordance with the law and agency policy. Are you willing to use deadly force if necessary?
18.
ICE Criminal Investigators enforce laws and investigate such issues as immigration crime, customs violations, human rights violations and human smuggling; smuggling of narcotics, weapons and other types of contraband; and financial crimes, cybercrime and export enforcement issues. ICE Criminal Investigators also conduct investigations aimed at protecting critical infrastructure industries that are vulnerable to sabotage, attack or exploitation. Are you willing to investigate these crimes and enforce the laws against them?
19.
Do you have a current valid State driver's license?
20.
Within the last 1 year, have you used (including injecting, snorting, inhaling, swallowing, etc.), experimented with, received, purchased, transferred, or distributed a Schedule I-V controlled substance? Examples of controlled substances include: cocaine or crack cocaine (i.e., rock, freebase, etc.), THC (i.e., marijuana, weed, pot, hashish, etc.), synthetic marijuana (i.e., K2, Spice, etc.), hallucinogenics (i.e., LSD, PCP, mushrooms, peyote, mescaline, etc.), ketamine (i.e., special K, jet, etc.), illegal steroids (i.e., the clear, juice, etc.), narcotics (i.e., opium, heroin, etc.) or stimulants (i.e., speed, crystal meth, ecstasy, etc.).
21.
As part of the background investigation, you must be prepared to answer questions about the use, sale, possession, or transportation of illegal narcotics, stimulants, and hallucinogenic or other controlled substances. Keeping this in mind, do you wish to continue this process?
Conditions of Employment, Requirements and Suitability - Part 2
1.
All applicants must undergo an intensive background investigation. The background investigation focuses on your honesty, reliability, police record, financial record, use of alcohol and drugs, mental health, and employment record. The background investigation includes interviews with your past and present employers, neighbors, teachers, and references, as well as checks of law enforcement, credit, educational, medical, and other records. The Department of Homeland Security reviews your completed background investigation to determine if you are suitable for employment and meet security standards. The Department of Homeland Security may contact you for additional information to refute information in your background investigation before a final decision is made. If you are found unsuitable, you cannot be employed as a Criminal Investigator.
Are you willing to undergo a background investigation for this position?
Are you willing to undergo a background investigation for this position?
2.
As part of the background investigation, you must be prepared to answer questions about the use, sale, possession, or transportation of illegal narcotics, stimulants, and hallucinogenic or other controlled substances. Keeping this in mind, do you wish to continue this process?
3.
Within the last 12 months, have you used (including injecting, snorting, inhaling, swallowing, etc.), experimented with, received, purchased, transferred, or distributed a Schedule I-V controlled substance? Examples of controlled substances include: cocaine or crack cocaine (i.e., rock, freebase, etc.), THC (i.e., marijuana, weed, pot, hashish, etc.), synthetic marijuana (i.e., K2, Spice, etc.), hallucinogenics (i.e., LSD, PCP, mushrooms, peyote, mescaline, etc.), ketamine (i.e., special K, jet, etc.), illegal steroids (i.e., the clear, juice, etc.), narcotics (i.e., opium, heroin, etc.) or stimulants (i.e., speed, crystal meth, ecstasy, etc.).
4.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year by a civilian or military authority?
5.
Are you married to/living or residing with any person who is illegally in the United States (e.g., out of status, overstayed visa)?
6.
Have you ever knowingly harbored, concealed, transported, or employed an illegal alien(s)?
7.
Have you ever been convicted of a crime of domestic violence (misdemeanor or felony) by a civilian or military authority that has not been expunged, set aside, pardoned, or dismissed?
8.
The Criminal Investigator position requires moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders, and knee joints is required; arms/hands/legs/feet must function separately. The work requires physical strength and stamina to perform such activities as conducting long periods of surveillance, pursuing and restraining suspects, and carrying heavy equipment be utilized in investigative efforts.
Appointment will be contingent upon a candidate passing a pre-employment medical examination to ascertain possession of the physical, emotional, and mental requirements for the position. Any chronic disease or condition affecting the respiratory system, cardiovascular system, the gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, digestive, nervous, endocrine or genitourinary systems that would impair full performance of the job duties will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be disqualifying. The most common reasons for failing the examination involve vision and hearing impairments. Distance binocular vision without corrective lenses must test at least 20/200. Distant vision must test at least 20/20 in one eye and 20/30 in the other eye with or without corrective lenses. Color vision must be normal. Hearing in both ears is required. The use of hearing aids and cochlear implants in their present form are not acceptable. Any condition that would hinder full, efficient performance of the duties on the Criminal Investigator position or that would cause the individual to be a hazard to himself/herself or to others is disqualifying.
Will you comply with this requirement?
Appointment will be contingent upon a candidate passing a pre-employment medical examination to ascertain possession of the physical, emotional, and mental requirements for the position. Any chronic disease or condition affecting the respiratory system, cardiovascular system, the gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, digestive, nervous, endocrine or genitourinary systems that would impair full performance of the job duties will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be disqualifying. The most common reasons for failing the examination involve vision and hearing impairments. Distance binocular vision without corrective lenses must test at least 20/200. Distant vision must test at least 20/20 in one eye and 20/30 in the other eye with or without corrective lenses. Color vision must be normal. Hearing in both ears is required. The use of hearing aids and cochlear implants in their present form are not acceptable. Any condition that would hinder full, efficient performance of the duties on the Criminal Investigator position or that would cause the individual to be a hazard to himself/herself or to others is disqualifying.
Will you comply with this requirement?
9.
Did you ever enter the United States illegally; overstay an authorized period of admission; reside, work, or attend school in the United States without status, violate or assist another to violate immigration or customs laws (e.g., smuggle an alien(s), harbor/shelter an illegal alien, internationally fail to declare merchandise or funds as required, make false claim to U.S. citizenship, attempt to enter the United States using fraudulent or counterfeit documents or documents belonging to another, etc.) or were you ever removed or deported from the United States?
10.
Are you now under charges or do you have pending charges for any violations of law?
11.
Have you been convicted, been imprisoned, been on probation, or been on parole? (Includes felonies, firearms or explosives violations, misdemeanors, and all other criminal offenses)
12.
Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, holding facility, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution as defined in 42 USC 1997?
13.
Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or where the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in such activity?
14.
Are you delinquent on any federal debt? (Includes delinquencies arising from federal taxes, loans, overpayment of benefits, and other debts to the U.S. Government, plus defaults of federally guaranteed or insured loans such as student and home mortgage loans.)
15.
Have you ever participated in a federal polygraph examination in conjunction with a pre-employment hiring process?
16.
If you chose response A in the previous question, provide the approximate date and agency which conducted the polygraph examination, otherwise write "N/A."
17.
In the past 365 days, have you ever been informed by a federal government agency that you did not successfully complete a polygraph examination in conjunction with a pre-employment hiring process?
Assessment 1
The following questions will be used to rate applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements for the 7 grade level.
1.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience and/or education for the 7 grade level?
2.
If you chose response A or D in the previous question, please provide the position title and dates of employment referenced in your resume that demonstrates this experience. If you chose any other response, indicate "not applicable."
(limit 250 characters)
3.
Select the choice which best describes your experience responding to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
4.
Select the choice which best describes your experience researching regulations and other pertinent directives.
5.
Select the choice which best describes your experience consolidating and evaluating disparate facts, events, and other types of intelligence material or information.
6.
Select the choice which best describes your ability to communicate orally in an effective manner with all levels of employees as well as the public in order to resolve problems or issues.
7.
Select the choice which best describes your experience interviewing witnesses, both formally and informally, to verify facts or obtain specific information.
8.
Select the choice which best describes your experience in expressing ideas effectively in writing.
9.
Select the choice which best describes your experience testifying and presenting evidence in court or administrative proceedings.
10.
Select the choice which best describes your experience preparing well-researched, logically-organized presentations.
11.
Select the choice which best describes your experience establishing the interrelationship of facts and evidence to either preempt criminal activities or lead to a successful criminal prosecution.
12.
Select the choice which best describes your experience conducting surveillance.
13.
Select the choice which best describes your experience interrogating suspected criminals.
14.
Select the choice which best describes your knowledge and experience with the concepts, principles, and methodologies used to conduct criminal investigations.
15.
Select the choice which best describes your experience conducting searches of people, baggage, vehicles, ships, or aircraft.
16.
Select the choice which best describes your experience preserving, maintaining, and processing crime scenes.
17.
Select the choice which best describes your experience collecting, seizing, documenting, and managing physical evidence.
18.
Select the choice which best describes your experience identifying and using law enforcement or other databases and software to conduct searches and queries on computer networks and servers.
19.
Select the choice which best describes your experience observing and photographing suspects and suspicious activities to document information and evidence.
20.
Select the choice which best describes your experience maintaining and updating data and records.
21.
Select the choice which best describes your experience preparing affidavits for court approved electronic intercepts for search, seizure, or arrest warrants.
22.
Select the choice which best describes your experience preparing cases, testimony, or witnesses for court and administrative proceedings.
23.
Select the choice which best describes your experience working with and handling sensitive or confidential information.
24.
Select the choice which best describes your knowledge of Federal law, regulations, policies, standards and procedures pertaining to law enforcement duties.
25.
Have you received training in the use of firearms and firearm regulations?
26.
Select the choice which best describes your experience conducting or assisting with arrests of suspected criminals.
27.
Select the choice which best describes your experience conducting enforcement operations.
28.
Have you had formal training in defensive driving maneuvers?
In addition to your responses above, the following questions will be used to rate applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirement for the 9 grade level.
29.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience and/or education for the 9 grade level?
30.
If you chose response A or C in the previous question, please provide the position title and dates of employment referenced in your resume that demonstrates this experience. If you chose any other response, indicate "not applicable."
(limit 250 characters)
31.
Have you worked with law enforcement agencies to serve subpoenas or other official papers?
32.
Select the choice which best describes your experience obtaining the necessary documentation, certification, or approval in support of conducting operations or investigations.
33.
Have you taken and recorded sworn statements?
34.
Select the choice which best describes your experience with forensic analysis in searching for and recovering deleted, hidden, or protected computer files and data.
35.
Select the choice which best describes your experience developing continuing sources of information, such as informants or confidential sources.
36.
Select the choice which best describes your experience coordinating the seizure of property or equipment.
37.
Select the choice which best describes your experience coordinating investigations of local, county, state, or Federal agencies.
38.
Select the choice which best describes your experience reporting threat information, such as a personal threat to an informant or law enforcement officer, to decision makers for dissemination among other government agencies.
39.
Select the choice which best describes your experience reviewing work products, such as affidavits for search, arrest or seizure warrants, for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to instructions, procedures and regulations.
40.
Certification Statement: Your responses in this Occupational Questionnaire and any information or documentation which you provide as part of your application are subject to evaluation, verification and investigation. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency.
Please take this opportunity to review your documentation and responses to ensure their accuracy. It is your responsibility to provide the responses, information, and documentation regarding your work history for us to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position.
By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, 2) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability, and 3) that you have provided all of the information and documentation needed for us to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position.
Failure to agree to this statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.
Please take this opportunity to review your documentation and responses to ensure their accuracy. It is your responsibility to provide the responses, information, and documentation regarding your work history for us to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position.
By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, 2) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability, and 3) that you have provided all of the information and documentation needed for us to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position.
Failure to agree to this statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.