Duties

APPLICANT SUPPLY FILE: This announcement will be utilized to fill Criminal Investigator, GS-1811-13, positions within the Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) mission set.

The incumbent duties include:

• Independently plans, organizes and conducts criminal investigations of alleged or suspected violations of the Uniformed Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and/or federal criminal laws (e.g., Title 10 and 18 of the US Code) of the United States affecting Air Force personnel and resources.
• Organizes and manages comprehensive counterintelligence investigations involving highly delicate matters of interest to high echelon government officials, and briefs management officials on the status of these investigations.
• Develops criminal investigative reports upon completion of each assignment for facilitating determination of appropriate actions and final decision.
• Coordinates criminal investigative activity with other federal, state and local agencies as well as foreign governments on matters related to criminal investigations and resolves jurisdictional problems in accordance with established policies.
• Periodically briefs senior DoD management, investigative personnel, attorneys and other interested parties on criminal investigative and other matters.
• Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with all local, state and federal law enforcement entities.
• Testifies in court proceedings.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• All male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must have registered for the Selective Service.
• This position requires the incumbent to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (18 U.S.C. Section 922(g) ((9)).
• This position requires the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle. Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state driver?s license.
• All Federal employees are required to have their salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• Relocation expenses may or may not be authorized.
• Requires occasional travel away from the normal duty station. Travel may include to international locations, via various military or commercial means.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• Position is designated by the Air Force as a testing designated position under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program and is subject to random drug testing.
• This position is subject to a two-year trial period during the first two years of the employee?s permanent federal appointment.
• This position requires a Top Secret security clearance. Favorable completion of a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) is required prior to an offer of employment.
• This position requires the favorable completion of an Agent Suitability Investigation (ASI), including a successful criminal background check, prior to an offer of employment.
• Applicants are subject to counterintelligence scope polygraph examinations as determined by the command. Failure to successfully complete a polygraph examination could result in disciplinary action as determined by the command.
• Employees may be assigned anywhere in the U.S. or overseas. In addition, employees may be required to work in areas of unrest or in war zones.
• Employees must be able to work substantial amounts of unscheduled overtime or be available to work substantial amounts of unscheduled overtime on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. May also be required to work regular scheduled overtime as needed.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to carry a firearm. Applicants must meet initial and continuing OSI qualifications in the use of firearms.
• This position requires a mobility agreement of which the employee may be assigned anywhere in the U.S. or overseas. In addition, employees may be required to work in areas of unrest or in war zones.
• If you wish to be considered for other possible vacancies, at other locations, please select ?Location Negotiable After Selection? as an assignment choice.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  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.

  • Online Application: Questionnaire

  • Resume: For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) 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 should 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. Your name MUST be included on your resume.

  • Veterans: Submit a copy of your official DD-Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD-Form 214. If currently active duty and applying under VOW Act, see VOW statement below. NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15.

  • Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force 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.

  • Applicants must provide copies of relevant certificates and professional licenses at the time they submit their application in order to have them considered during the assessment process. Certifications and licenses will be verified prior to final appointment. You do not need to send certificates for every formal training class you have attended, only those tied to certifications/licenses. However, applicants must provide copies of certificates of training completion, e.g., for CITP and/or BSIC.

  • Mobilization Orders, if applicable: Applicants mobilized while on active duty during the announcement period may apply after the closing date if an inventory of eligible candidates still exists; applicants must attach a copy of their mobilization orders.

  • Transcripts: Applicants claiming completion of bachelor's (or higher level) degree must submit a copy of their transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required prior to final appointment.

  ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS:

  • 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 service position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, if they wish to receive tentative preference. 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/discharge and type of separation (i.e., separation or retirement)
  • Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge.
  • Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

  
  Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. The VOW Act does not render Active-Duty applicants ineligible if they do not provide the certification memo. 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 SF50s-Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).

• How to Apply

  The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/19/2023
  
  To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11965988
  
  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 apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
  
  1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."

  • It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
  • If your resume includes photographs (or links to social media), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, or personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., you will not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and 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.

  2. A complete Application Questionnaire
  
  3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your name.
  
  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.

  Agency contact information

  OSI Point of Contact

  Email

  AFOSI.DP.1811ExternalApp@us.af.mil

  Address

  AF Office of Special Investigations - Pentagon
  27130 Telegraph Road
  Quantico, VA 22134
  US

  Next steps

  Once your application package is received an acknowledgement email will be sent.
  
  You will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
  
  To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
  
  If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents