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Position Title
Criminal Investigator (Special Agent)
Agency
Veterans Affairs, Inspector General
Announcement Number
22-VAOIG-234-P Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, May 6, 2022 to Thursday, May 19, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)?  Click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
 
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3. Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)?  Click ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
 
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
3. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government? (limit characters)
4. Would you like the opportunity to be considered for similar positions that require the same knowledge, skills and abilities? (limit characters)
5. If you were born a male after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)? (limit characters)
6. Have you successfully completed the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Criminal Investigation Training Program (or its equivalent)? (limit characters)
7. If you have completed (FLETC) please state where and when you have attended a Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) or an equivalent basic criminal investigation training course, such as FBI, USPIS, CID, etc.
If no, type: N/A
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Incumbents selected for Criminal Investigator positions are covered under special law enforcement provisions. This requires that applicants not exceed the maximum age for entry. The date immediately preceding an applicants 37th birthday is the final date for selection. The age restriction does not apply if you served in a Federal civilian (not military) law enforcement officer (FLEO) position covered by special civil service retirement provisions, including early or mandatory retirement.

If you are not subject to the age restriction because you have previously served in a Federal civilian (not military) law enforcement officer (FLEO) position as described above, you must submit an SF 50 (or equivalent documentation) showing service in a covered civilian law enforcement. OR If you are not subject to the age restriction because you are a preference eligible veteran, you must submit appropriate veterans documentation to establish that you are eligible for veteran's preference in order to waive the age requirements for this position.

Will you have reached your 37th birthday by the closing date of this announcement?

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Medical Requirements: The selectee must pass a pre-appointment physical examination and meet the physical requirements for this position as required by this agency. The duties of this position require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. Sufficiently good vision and hearing are required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Because the duties of this position are exacting, responsible, and sometimes performed under trying conditions, the selectee must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the selectee to be a hazard to himself/herself, or others is disqualifying.

Do you meet the physical requirements as described above?

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Assessment 1
1. I am applying for the Recent Graduates Program based on the following statement. Select the one statement that applies. (limit characters)
For the GL-9: Specialized experience is one full year at the GL-07 level, or equivalent, that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience includes:
Researching laws, regulations, guidelines, and approved procedures to provide findings; AND
Analysis of technical documents from different/multiple sources and summarizing review in a written product; AND
Verbal communications that include interviews, briefings and presentations; AND
Writing reports or use of products that present facts, findings, logical conclusions, and persuasive arguments; AND
Applying investigative techniques to conduct and assist in investigations.

OR Education: Master's degree or equivalent or two years progressively higher education leading to such a degree, or an LL.B. or J.D. if related. (Attach copy of transcript or list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned to ensure proper credit.

OR You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. This is creditable providing the combination consists of 100% of the requirement. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.
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2. Select the choice that describes your specialized experience as described above. (limit characters)
Please state the dates and location for this experience/education. Please be sure that your resume clearly describes this experience/education. (limit characters)
For the GL-7: Specialized experience is one full year at the GL-5 level, or equivalent, that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience includes:
Researching laws, regulations, guidelines, and approved procedures to provide findings; AND
Verbal communications that include interviews, briefings and presentations; AND
Applying investigative techniques to conduct and assist in investigations.
OR Education: One full year of graduate level education in a related field; or Superior Academic Achievement based on a bachelor's degree that is demonstrated through class standing (upper 1/3 of class); or grade point average (2.95/4.0 overall or 3.5/4.0 in major), or election to membership in a qualifying national scholastic honor society. (Attach copy of transcript or list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned to ensure proper credit.
OR A combination of education and experience. Combining education and experience may be computed by first determining the total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining your education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level.


 
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3. Select the choice that describes your specialized experience as described above. (limit characters)
Please state the dates and location for this experience/education. Please be sure that your resume clearly describes this experience/education. (limit characters)
4. Select the one answer that describes your experience of conducting criminal investigations or analyzing information. (limit characters)
5. Select the response that reflects your experience gathering and analyzing facts. (limit characters)
6. Please select the option that describes your primary work experience. (limit characters)
7. Select the types of computer software programs and/or applications with which you have experience. (limit characters)
8. Which of the following computer resources do you have experience using? (limit characters)
9. Select all of the verbal communication activities that you have experience performing. (limit characters)
10. Please select the option that describes your primary work experience. (limit characters)
11. Select all of the written products below that you have experience writing. (limit characters)
12. Select the one answer the describes your experience self-initiating and monitoring work priorities. (limit characters)