USA Staffing

Position Title: Police Officer (Detective)
Agency: U.S. Mint
Announcement Number: 23-MINT-389-M Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 to Tuesday, June 20, 2023

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1. 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.

A. Yes

B. No

2. Are you a current US Mint employee who is eligible for competitive consideration under any of the following categories?

Current US Mint employee in the Competitive service on a permanent career or career-conditional appointment
Current US Mint employee serving on a VRA appointment.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a current US Mint employee who currently holds (or have previously held) on a permanent basis, a position in the competitive service (or in another merit system with which OPM has an interchange agreement), with promotion potential equivalent to (or higher than) the full performance level of the position advertised in this vacancy announcement?

A. Yes

B. No

4. Please select one of the following choices:

A. I am a current U.S. Mint employee on a career or career-conditional (permanent) appointment in the competitive service.

B. I am a current MINT employee serving on a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA).

C. I am currently on a Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) eligible from the local commuting area.

D. I do not meet any of the above choices.

1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

2. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Where did you learn about this Department of the Treasury job opportunity?

A. FedExperience website

B. USAJOBS website

C. Community Organization

D. Employment Office (Federal/State or Local)

E. Friend/Relative

F. Job Fair, Conference, or Convention

G. Magazine

H. Newspaper

I. School, College, Counselor

J. Vacancy Announcement Posting

K. Professional Organization

L. Radio/TV

M. Other

4. 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)?

A. Yes

B. No

C. No, but I have an approved exemption

D. Not applicable

5. Are you a current Federal employee?

A. Yes

B. No

6. If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan and grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held.
(limit 250 characters)

1. For the TR-9: Specialized experience is one year of experience at the TR-08/GS-07 level or equivalent in other public or private sectors, that is directly related to the position as listed in this announcement and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position includes:
- applying the principles of criminal or civil investigations, laws of evidence; and
- applying investigative techniques to interview suspects or witnesses, follow leads, use informants, examine records, perform undercover work, conduct surveillance, and
- preparing reports or other technical material that deal with the collection, protection and recording of evidence, the presentation of testimony, or the retention of information materials.
Select the choice that best describes your specialized experience.

A. I have one full year or more of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility and scope to the TR-8/GS-7 level as described above.

B. I do not have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the definition as described above.

2. In which position(s) in your resume can this information be found? (limit 250 characters)

3. For the TR-10: Specialized experience is one year of experience at the TR-09/GS-09 level or equivalent in other public or private sectors, that is directly related to the position as listed in this announcement and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position includes:
- planning and conducting criminal or civil investigations; and
- applying investigative techniques to interview suspects or witnesses, follow leads, use informants, examine records, perform undercover work, conduct surveillance; and
- preparing reports or other technical material that deal with the collection, protection and recording of evidence, the presentation of testimony, or the retention of information materials; and
- experience that has provided knowledge of federal, state and local statute, court decisions, criminal rules of evidence, constitutional rights, search and seizure procedures, arrest authority, court and administrative procedures, and agency specific directives.
Select the choice that best describes your specialized experience.

A. I have one full year or more of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility and scope to the TR-09/GS-09 level as described above.

B. I do not have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the definition as described above.

4. In which position(s) in your resume can this information be found? (limit 250 characters)

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

5. This position requires that you have completed or will complete within one year the Criminal Investigators Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. Have you completed the Criminal Investigators Training Program at Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)?

A. Yes

B. No

6. Please choose which of the following police practices you have demonstrated experience. Select all that apply.

A. Inform suspects of their rights

B. Serve warrants

C. Make arrests

D. Conduct seizure of contraband, equipment, vehicles, etc.

E. I have had training or education on the above options but have not yet performed these duties.

F. None of the above.

7. Select those statements in the following list that best describe your highest level(s) of experience in planning work assignments, establishing short and long-term priorities, and accomplishing objectives.

A. I have experience conducting research or investigations to make recommendations.

B. I have experience providing input to research and investigations.

C. I have experience independently conducting research.

D. None of the above.

8. Indicate your experience in maintaining and promoting effective working relationships with managers, co-workers, law enforcement personnel, etc.

A. I have established effective working relationships with managers, co-workers, law enforcement personnel, etc.

B. I have worked on teams to promote establishing effective working relationships with managers, co-workers, law enforcement personnel, etc.

C. I have provided input to promote establishing effective working relationships with managers, co-workers, law enforcement personnel, etc.

D. I have not performed any of the above tasks.

9. Please indicate all of the following with which you have demonstrated, working experience:

A. Interview complainants

B. Interview witnesses

C. Interrogate suspects

D. Persuade witnesses to testify

E. Testifying in jury proceedings, trials, etc.

F. I have had training or education on the above options but have not yet performed these duties.

G. None of the above

10. Choose all the statement(s) that describe the in-person communication services you have provided as a regular part of your job.

A. I have maintained contacts and acted as liaison with outside organizations in order to convey detailed information about policies and regulations and rendered necessary assistance.

B. I have explained technical or other information orally.

C. I have explained technical or other information in writing.

D. I have promoted, developed and maintained good working relationships with key individuals and/or groups.

E. I have served as a liaison making contact with a variety of individuals for the purpose of conveying information.

F. I have responded verbally to inquiries or requests for information.

G. I have responded in writing to inquiries or requests for information.

H. I have conducted or facilitated briefings, meetings or conferences.

I. None of the above.

11. Select all that you have a demonstrated, working experience in performing:

A. Perform undercover duties and operations

B. Search for physical evidence and clues during police raids

C. Participate in investigations related to the protection of personnel and/or agency assets

D. Research and analyze laws and regulations

E. Collect and analyze facts from investigations

F. None of the above

12. Please indicate all of the following which describe your experience investigating, analyzing facts, and preparing reports.

A. I have experience conducting full investigations of minor crimes, accidents, and public safety incidents.

B. I have experience collecting information on common law enforcement or public safety incidents, e.g., prepared reports on serious traffic accidents or workplace or domestic disturbances.

C. I have experience completing reports on common public safety or property protection situations, e.g., interviewed principals and witnesses about traffic violations or office workers about theft of office equipment.

D. I have no education or training on investigating, analyzing facts, and preparing reports.

E. None of the above.

13. Select the statement below that best describes your experience:

A. I have researched information such as laws or regulations.

B. I have researched information such as laws, regulations, or evidence to form conclusions.

C. I have researched information such as laws, regulations, and evidence to develop findings in order to form conclusions and provide recommendations.

D. I have no experience as described.

14. Please indicate where in your resume the experience can be found. e.g. date(s) and name(s) of employers. (limit 250 characters)

15. Please choose which of the following investigative practices you have demonstrated experience. Select all that apply.

A. Conducted Management Inquiry

B. Conducted Administrative Investigation

C. Referred Investigation to an Inspector Generals Office

D. Conducted Criminal Investigation

E. Lifted Finger Prints at a Crime Scene

F. Casted a Foot Print at a Crime Scene

G. Prepared a Crime Scene Sketch

H. Finalized an Investigative Report for Possible Disciplinary Action or Criminal Charges

I. None of the above.

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