Criminal Investigator (Reemployed Annuitant)

Summary

As a Criminal Investigator (Reemployed Annuitant) you will perform a variety of law enforcement duties. The incumbent is responsible for planning, scheduling, and directing court security assignments for the full range of judicial proceedings; transporting prisoners; protecting court officers and witnesses; assisting in and performing criminal investigations to apprehend wanted fugitives.

NOTE : Interested applicants must apply by submitting supporting documents to OperationalHiring@usdoj.gov

Summary

As a Criminal Investigator (Reemployed Annuitant) you will perform a variety of law enforcement duties. The incumbent is responsible for planning, scheduling, and directing court security assignments for the full range of judicial proceedings; transporting prisoners; protecting court officers and witnesses; assisting in and performing criminal investigations to apprehend wanted fugitives.

NOTE : Interested applicants must apply by submitting supporting documents to OperationalHiring@usdoj.gov

Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

11 / 07 / 2025 to 11 / 21 / 2025

Salary $105,383 to - $137,000 per year

Salary will be based upon the duty location for which you are selected.

Pay scale & grade GS 13

Locations

Many vacancies in the following locations :

Anchorage, AK

Birmingham, AL

Mobile, AL

Montgomery, AL

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Fort Smith, AR

Little Rock, AR

Phoenix, AZ

Los Angeles, CA

Sacramento, CA

San Diego, CA

San Francisco, CA

Denver, CO

New Haven, CT

District of Columbia, DC

Wilmington, DE

Miami, FL

Tallahassee, FL

Tampa, FL

Atlanta, GA

Macon, GA

Savannah, GA

Guam, GU

Honolulu, HI

Cedar Rapids, IA

Des Moines, IA

Boise, ID

Chicago, IL

East Saint Louis, IL

Springfield, IL

Indianapolis, IN

South Bend, IN

Topeka, KS

Lexington, KY

Louisville, KY

Baton Rouge, LA

New Orleans, LA

Shreveport, LA

Boston, MA

Baltimore, MD

Portland, ME

Detroit, MI

Grand Rapids, MI

Minneapolis, MN

Kansas City, MO

Saint Louis, MO

Saipan, Mariana Island, MP

Jackson, MS

Oxford, MS

Billings, MT

Charlotte, NC

Greensboro, NC

Raleigh, NC

Fargo, ND

Omaha, NE

Concord, NH

Newark, NJ

Albuquerque, NM

Las Vegas, NV

Brooklyn, NY

New York, NY

Syracuse, NY

Cleveland, OH

Columbus, OH

Muskogee, OK

Oklahoma City, OK

Tulsa, OK

Portland, OR

Philadelphia, PA

Pittsburgh, PA

Scranton, PA

Hato Rey, PR

Providence County, RI

Columbia, SC

Sioux Falls, SD

Knoxville, TN

Memphis, TN

Nashville, TN

Dallas, TX

Houston, TX

San Antonio, TX

Tyler, TX

Salt Lake City, UT

Alexandria, VA

Roanoke County, VA

Saint Thomas, VI

Burlington, VT

Seattle, WA

Spokane, WA

Madison, WI

Milwaukee, WI

Charleston, WV

Clarksburg, WV

Cheyenne, WY

Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Term - Not to exceed 13 months with the ability to extend up to 4 years. Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

• 1811 Criminal Investigation

Supervisory status No Security clearance Top Secret Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS) / High Risk

Trust determination process

Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number ST-12828061-26-SB Control number 849751100

This job is open to

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Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.

Clarification from the agency

This position is only open to Retirees under Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) or Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) who are eligible for re-employment as a Federal Annuitant.

Duties

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It is your responsibility to read the entire announcement carefully before applying and to follow all instructions outlined.

Duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following :

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Qualifications

GS-13 TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS : applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 grade level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted).

Specialized Experience : You must have 1 year of experience which is equivalent to at least the Federal grade 12 level, performing the following duties : 1) Conducting a variety of complex criminal investigations and apprehending wanted Federal fugitives. Using a wide range of advanced investigative techniques to include : development and exploitation of leads, interviewing, physical evidence searches, cultivation and use of informants, physical surveillance, electronic surveillance and grand jury proceedings; 2) Preparing affidavits and court order, subpoenas, search and arrest warrants; 3) Conducting investigations of threats to the judiciary and those persons designated by the Attorney General; 4) Transporting prisoners / detainees and / or investigating prisoner / detainee complaints concerning mistreatment, inadequate food or housing, allegation of jail administration misconduct, tort claims, medical issues, etc. (Must be reflected in resume) Resume must not exceed two pages.

Dual Compensation Off-Set Waiver for Criminal Investigators : This announcement is being used to recruit CSRS and FERS annuitants on a limited basis. A dual compensation waiver may be approved in accordance with applicable regulations under specified circumstances, for a period not to exceed 4 years. Annuitants who are reemployed with a salary offset (dual compensation) waiver are eligible for :

Annuitants reemployed with full salary and annuity under an exception granted in accordance with 5 CFR 533 :

You must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted; recommended SF-50s include promotions and step increases (within grade increases).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (i.e., resume and supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire. You must demonstrate that you possess the personal characteristics necessary for successful performance in a Criminal Investigator position. The application process involves 2 separate evaluations :

To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire. Overstating your qualifications and / or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

You will be assessed on the following competencies :

Applicants who successfully meet the qualifications, may be eligible for a tentative offer of employment, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screenings which include background investigation, medical exam, drug screening, and physical fitness testing. If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents

Required Documents

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Your complete Application Package must be received no later than 11 : 59 PM ET on 11 / 21 / 2025.To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes : 1. Your Resume showing complete information for each job entry : company or agency name, beginning and ending dates of employment (month / year), total hours worked per week, position title, duties performed, and, if the position is / was Federal, pay plan-series-grade level (Resume must not exceed two pages), Cover Letter optional.2. Other Supporting Documents, if applicable :

To protect your privacy and personal information, do not submit documentation that is not requested of you. Do not include the following types of information in your resume and / or supporting documents : Social Security Number (SSN); Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.; Photos of yourself; Classified or government sensitive information; Encrypted and digitally signed documents.For more information on writing your Federal resume and applying to Federal positions, visit the Partnership for Public Service Go Government website.