- Position Title
- Criminal Investigator
- Agency
- Customs and Border Protection
- Announcement Number
- OPR-RG-11794641-ERO Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, January 25, 2023 to Tuesday, January 31, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Enter the number of months of Federal service experience you have attained as a firefighter, law enforcement or air traffic controller.
3.
This position has an age requirement. Enter or select your date of birth.
4.
Are you a current federal employee who has received notice that you will be displaced from the Department of Homeland Security? If yes, confirm:
- you occupy a position in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
- Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice, AND
- Copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
5.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency? If yes, confirm:
- you occupy (or have been separated from) a position located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy;
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent
- Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice, AND
- Copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
6.
Are you a recent graduate who has, within the previous two years, completed (or will have completed as indicated in the job announcement) a qualifying Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, professional, vocational or technical degree or certificate program? Note: Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation have up to six years after degree completion to apply.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate Resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your transcripts. If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate Resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your transcripts. If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. You may only select up to 2 location(s).
2.
Are you a current political Schedule A or Schedule C Executive Branch employee or a former political Schedule A or Schedule C Executive Branch employee who held the position within the last five years applying to a competitive or non-political excepted service position under Title 5 of the United States Code or are you a current non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) Executive Branch employee or a former non-career SES Executive Branch employee who held the position within the last five years applying to a competitive or non-political excepted service position under Title 5 of the United States Code?
To verify, please submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) or other relevant documentation reflecting your status as a Political Appointee.
To verify, please submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) or other relevant documentation reflecting your status as a Political Appointee.
3.
Are you receiving a retirement annuity from OPM based on retiring from the Federal government? If you select yes and you are selected for this position, your salary will be off-set by the amount of your retirement annuity.
To verify, please submit a copy of your retirement SF-50 with your application package.
To verify, please submit a copy of your retirement SF-50 with your application package.
4.
I have read and understand the following statement: You will be considered for the highest grade level for which you qualify for. Eligibility will be verified based on your resume and transcripts. You must have gained the work experience by the closing date of this announcement. Full-time work experience is 35 or more hours worked per week and must be clearly stated on your resume. Qualifications based on work experience will be determined by what is listed on your resume. Work experience refers to both paid and unpaid experience, such as volunteer work.
Your resume must include the following:
Do you agree to provide a resume that contains the necessary requirements listed in the instructions above?
Your resume must include the following:
- Be in English
- Include full legal name
- Address
- Phone number
- Complete work history (which includes job titles)
- Detailed description of your duties (including tasks performed)
- The dates you performed those duties (MM/DD/YY - MM/DD/YY)
- Hours worked per week for any position you worked that was not full time (less than 35 hours per week)
- Series
- Grade level(s)
- Salary
Do you agree to provide a resume that contains the necessary requirements listed in the instructions above?
5.
Are you a current or former Federal employee? If yes, it is recommended that you submit a copy of your SF-50(s) (Notification of Personnel Action) to support your experience. Also, ensure that your resume contains a detailed description of your federal work experience, including the dates you performed those duties, your hours worked per week, job title, as well as series, grade level(s), and salary (if applicable).
6.
Provisions of Public Laws 93-350 and 100-238 allow the imposition of a maximum age for initial appointment to a primary Law Enforcement Officer position within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In accordance with DHS Management Directive 251-03, the "day before an individual's 37th birthday" is the maximum age for original appointment to a position as a primary law enforcement officer within DHS. In accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03, unless the below criteria applies, you must meet this age requirement by the date of referral to the hiring manager.
Creditable law enforcement officer service covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), or creditable service covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8401(36) (as a Customs and Border Protection Officer) on or after July 6, 2008, may be applied toward the maximum age requirement. This age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving 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).
Veterans Preference Eligibility: To ensure compliance with statutes pertaining to the appointment of preference eligible veterans as determined by the Merit Systems Protection Board in its recent decision of Isabella v. Dept. of State, the maximum age for original appointment articulated above shall not apply to the hiring of individuals entitled to veterans preference eligibility under 5 U.S.C. § 3312. You must submit proof of Veteran's Preference (DD-214 Member 4 Copy) at the time of application.
Will you be less than 37 years of age at the closing date of this announcement?
Creditable law enforcement officer service covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), or creditable service covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8401(36) (as a Customs and Border Protection Officer) on or after July 6, 2008, may be applied toward the maximum age requirement. This age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving 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).
Veterans Preference Eligibility: To ensure compliance with statutes pertaining to the appointment of preference eligible veterans as determined by the Merit Systems Protection Board in its recent decision of Isabella v. Dept. of State, the maximum age for original appointment articulated above shall not apply to the hiring of individuals entitled to veterans preference eligibility under 5 U.S.C. § 3312. You must submit proof of Veteran's Preference (DD-214 Member 4 Copy) at the time of application.
Will you be less than 37 years of age at the closing date of this announcement?
7.
If selected for this position, you must be successfully complete a multi-week training at a designated training facility as outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement. Failure to successfully complete the required training course(s) in accordance with the standards and policies of Customs and Border Protection will be grounds for removal from the position. Such failure will result in either reassignment to a former or different position, demotion, or separation by appropriate procedures.
If you have previously attended this training, the requirement may be waived. If you answer "no" to the training agreement acknowledgment question below, you will be removed from further consideration for this position.
Do you acknowledge the training requirement and agree to the terms outlined in the job opportunity announcement and above?
If you have previously attended this training, the requirement may be waived. If you answer "no" to the training agreement acknowledgment question below, you will be removed from further consideration for this position.
Do you acknowledge the training requirement and agree to the terms outlined in the job opportunity announcement and above?
Assessment 1
The following question will be used to determine whether or not you meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position. You may wish to consult the vacancy announcement for a description of those requirements.
1.
Which of the following best describes your experience to qualify for the GL-09 grade level?
2.
If you chose response A or D in the previous question, please list the position titles, dates, and a DETAILED EXPLANATION of qualifying experience from your resume to confirm your response. Please ensure your resume supports the responses you selected. If you chose response B, C or E please enter N/A.
Assessment 2
1.
The Criminal Investigator position requires the successful completion of the following pre-employment requirements:
Are you willing to complete the above pre-employment requirements?
- Polygraph examination
- Background investigation
- Medical examination
- Drug test
Are you willing to complete the above pre-employment requirements?
2.
During the last 5 years have you ever been fired from a job; quit after being told you would be fired or left a job by mutual agreement because of specific problems?
3.
During the last 5 years have you ever been terminated or removed from Federal employment?
The Anti-Border Corruption Act of 2010 requires all job applicants for law enforcement positions at U.S. Customs & Border Protection to receive a polygraph examination and a background investigation before being offered employment. Please read the following questions and answers carefully!
4.
Are you willing to undergo a polygraph examination for this position?
5.
Have you taken and FAILED a CBP polygraph examination within the last two years?
PENALTIES FOR INACCURATE OR FALSE STATEMENTS: The U.S. Criminal Code (Title 18, section 1001) provides that knowingly falsifying or concealing a material fact is a felony which may result in fines and/or up to five (5) years imprisonment. In addition, Federal agencies generally fire, do not grant a security clearance to, or disqualify individuals who have materially and deliberately falsified these forms. Such actions remains a part of the permanent record for future placements. Your prospects of placement or security clearance are better if you answer all questions truthfully and completely.
6.
Are you willing to undergo a background investigation for this position?
FIREARM REQUIREMENT: This position requires that the incumbent meet initial and continuing qualifications in the use of firearms as outlined in the Gun Control Act of 1968, amended by the Lautenberg Amendment of 1996. An applicant whose background includes any of the following will be ineligible for consideration: 1) convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding one year; 2) has any outstanding warrants or is a fugitive from justice; 3) unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance; 4) adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to a mental institution; 5) illegally or unlawfully in the United States; 6) renounced U. S. citizenship; 7) subject to a court-ordered restraining (protection) order from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner (spouse, former spouse, parent of applicant's child, individual who cohabitates or has cohabitated with the applicant), or child; or 8) convicted under Federal, State, or Tribal Court of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence against an intimate partner or child.
7.
Conviction under Federal, State, or Tribal Court of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence against an intimate partner or child is disqualifying. An intimate partner means, with respect to a person, the spouse of the person, a former spouse of the person, an individual who is a parent of a child of the person, an individual who cohabitates or has cohabited with the person. Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence against an intimate partner or a child?
8.
Are you the subject of any Federal, State, or Tribal court-ordered restraining (protection) order for domestic abuse, including harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or a child?
9.
Have you ever been arrested or charged with a crime of domestic violence that did not results in a conviction?
10.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year?
11.
Have you ever lost your right to possess a firearm for any reason under Federal law?
12.
Are you currently delinquent on any debt for 90 days or more (e.g., credit cards, mortgage loans, taxes, overpayment of benefits, federal guaranteed student loans, and/or commercial loans)?
13.
Have you used (including injecting, snorting, inhaling, swallowing, etc.), experimented with, received, purchased, transferred, or distributed THC (i.e., marijuana, weed, pot, hashish, etc.), synthetic marijuana (i.e., K2, Spice, etc.), medicinal marijuana, illegal steroids (i.e., the clear, juice, etc.), ever taken your prescription medication(s) recreationally (e.g., Adderall, Ritalin, Vicodin, etc.), or have you ever used inhalants (e.g., toluene, amyl nitrate, whippets, etc.)? Drug usage information will be taken into consideration during the background investigation.
14.
Have you used (including injecting, snorting, inhaling, swallowing, etc.), experimented with, received, purchased, transferred, or distributed other Schedule I-V controlled substance (those not listed in previous question)? Examples of controlled substances include: cocaine or crack cocaine (i.e., rock, freebase, etc.), hallucinogenics (i.e., LSD, PCP, mushrooms, peyote, mescaline, etc.), ketamine (i.e., special K, jet, etc.), narcotics (i.e., opium, heroin, etc.) or stimulants (i.e., speed, crystal meth, ecstasy, etc.). Drug usage information will be taken into consideration during the background investigation.
15.
Prior to your 18th birthday did you enter the U.S. illegally and subsequently initiate action to obtain legal status within 24 months after reaching age 18?
16.
After the age of 18, did you ever enter the U.S. illegally, use fraudulent or counterfeit documents to enter the U.S., or intentionally overstay an authorized period of admission to reside, work or attend school in the U.S. without legal immigration status?
17.
Have you ever been removed or deported from the U.S. prior to the age of 18?
18.
Have you ever been removed or deported from the U.S. after the age of 18?
19.
Have you ever failed to declare merchandise or funds as required by customs law?
20.
Are you currently married to or living with any person(s) illegally residing in the U.S.?
21.
Did you knowingly marry an undocumented noncitizen for the sole purpose of that individual obtaining legal immigration status?
22.
Did you knowingly marry a U.S. citizen for the sole purpose of obtaining legal immigration status?
23.
Have you ever intentionally harbored, concealed, transported or employed an undocumented noncitizen(s)?
24.
Have you ever kidnapped or imprisoned an individual against his or her will?
25.
Have you ever been convicted of any crime involving identity theft or the fraudulent use of a credit card including buying, selling, manufacturing, stealing or fraudulently using credit cards to obtain something of value?
26.
Have you participated in any act that involved theft of a vehicle or the use of a vehicle without the owner's consent, including riding as a passenger in a stolen vehicle or in a vehicle being used without the owner's consent?
27.
Have you received property which you knew was stolen?
28.
Have you been a member of, had an affiliation with, assisted or promoted any street gang, group, or organization that advocates or espouses any form of racism or illegal activities?
29.
Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, holding facility, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution as defined by 42 U.S.C. 1997?
30.
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?
Assessment 3
1.
The Criminal Investigator position has medical qualification standards to ensure those tasked with the position's responsibilities are medically, physically and mentally capable of performing the essential tasks and job functions in an efficient and safe manner without endangering the health and safety of co-workers, the public, or oneself as this is a weapons-carrying position.
CBP will schedule, provide, and pay for the required basic medical examination. If medical information is recommended beyond the pre-placement examination, it is provided at the candidate's expense. For additional information on the established medical standards (including specific vision and hearing requirements), please click here.
I understand that if I receive a tentative selection, I may be required to meet the medical requirements and if travel is necessary to complete the medical screening or medical follow-up is required, I may incur additional expenses.
CBP will schedule, provide, and pay for the required basic medical examination. If medical information is recommended beyond the pre-placement examination, it is provided at the candidate's expense. For additional information on the established medical standards (including specific vision and hearing requirements), please click here.
I understand that if I receive a tentative selection, I may be required to meet the medical requirements and if travel is necessary to complete the medical screening or medical follow-up is required, I may incur additional expenses.
2.
Will you comply with the following pre-employment requirements?
- Undergo and successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening test
- Undergo a comprehensive medical examination to determine fitness for employment with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
New recruits to the position of Criminal Investigator receive extensive training before beginning official duties. You will now be asked a series of questions with the understanding that you will be trained before assuming duty as a Criminal Investigator. These questions represent some, but not all, of the essential functions of the Criminal Investigator occupation. If you answer "No" to one or more of the following conditions of employment questions, you will be disqualified from further consideration for the Criminal Investigator position.
3.
Will you comply with the following job requirements and/or conditions?
- Be assigned on occasion to work on very short notice on a temporary basis, but for an extended period time, away from your permanent duty station
- May potentially be assigned to small, remote locations or areas in which there are people whose cultures are different from your own
- Be assigned initially to the Southwest Border of the U.S., after which transfers to all future duty stations, as well as promotions, are made on a competitive basis
- Submit to random drug testing after employment
- Certify that you will have a valid driver's license at the time of your appointment as a Criminal Investigator and that you are not prohibited from obtaining a valid driver's license in the United States
- Be required to serve a probationary period in accordance with the Department of Homeland Security policy and Office of Personnel Management regulations as put forth in Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 315 Section 801 (5CFR315.801) and understand that right(s) and entitlement(s) for adverse and disciplinary actions will be processed in accordance with the provisions of the 5 CFR 315.806
4.
Do you feel you would be able and willing to use deadly force (e.g., use your firearm) if you found yourself in a "life threatening" situation, to protect your life, the lives of fellow agents, or the lives of innocent bystanders?
5.
As indicated in the job announcement, CBP operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is critical to our mission of protecting our nation's borders and citizenry that Criminal Investigators be available for work at any time their presence and skills are required. Therefore, it is a condition of employment that all Criminal Investigators comply with this requirement, to be available as part of their regular work schedule on weekends, evenings and nights, holidays and unscheduled overtime as CBP determines necessary.
Note: In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, CBP does not make hiring decisions based on an individual's religion. If you are offered a position, you may make a request for a religious accommodation through your immediate supervisor, following your entrance on duty, which will be evaluated in accordance with Federal law. As it pertains to you, if you are willing to make such a request, please indicate "Yes" to the following question.
Would you be able to work a schedule that could include changing your days off within the seven calendar days of Sunday through Saturday?
Note: In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, CBP does not make hiring decisions based on an individual's religion. If you are offered a position, you may make a request for a religious accommodation through your immediate supervisor, following your entrance on duty, which will be evaluated in accordance with Federal law. As it pertains to you, if you are willing to make such a request, please indicate "Yes" to the following question.
Would you be able to work a schedule that could include changing your days off within the seven calendar days of Sunday through Saturday?
6.
I have read the above Conditions of Employment and understand that these conditions are a requirement for appointment to a Criminal Investigator position. I hereby certify to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information provided by me is true, correct, and complete and made in good faith. I understand that a false statement on any part of this inquiry may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. False or fraudulent information provided herein is also criminally punishable pursuant to federal law, including 10 U.S.C. 1001.
7.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has a residency requirement that applies to all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three (3) of the last five (5) years before completing an application for CBP employment. Primary residence is defined as the place where an individual physically resides and the place from which he or she commutes to an official duty station. An individual may have more than one residence (including but not limited to a second home, a vacation home, or an investment property), but can establish only one primary residence. If hired for this position, you will be required to maintain your primary residence in the United States.
If you do not meet the residency requirement as stated above and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two (2) of the last five (5) years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions:
If selected for a position, you must provide documentation to support a request for an exception to the residency requirement.
Do you meet the U.S. Customs and Border Protection residency requirement?
If you do not meet the residency requirement as stated above and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two (2) of the last five (5) years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions:
- Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military; or
- A dependent of a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. Government; or
- Working as a contractor employee, a volunteer, a consultant or an intern for the U.S. Government, or
- Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university
If selected for a position, you must provide documentation to support a request for an exception to the residency requirement.
Do you meet the U.S. Customs and Border Protection residency requirement?
8.
To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, CBP requires every employee to be reliable, trustworthy and fit for duty. To meet these standards, applicants will be required to undergo, and must successfully pass, a background investigation, a medical examination, a drug test and a polygraph examination in order to be placed into the Criminal Investigator position.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information contained in my online application for Federal Employment is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. I understand that a false or fraudulent answer to any question or item on any part of my online application may be grounds for not hiring me, or for firing me after I begin work, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment or both. (See section 1001 of title 18, United States Code).
By clicking "Yes" below, I certify that the information I have provided is true to the best of my knowledge.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information contained in my online application for Federal Employment is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. I understand that a false or fraudulent answer to any question or item on any part of my online application may be grounds for not hiring me, or for firing me after I begin work, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment or both. (See section 1001 of title 18, United States Code).
By clicking "Yes" below, I certify that the information I have provided is true to the best of my knowledge.