Supervisory Criminal Investigator; Resident Agent in Charge

Summary

This Supervisory Criminal Investigator position is assigned to a field division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) responsible for the prevention, detection, and investigation of substantive and conspiracy type violations of laws enforced by ATF. They supervise a group of criminal investigators stationed at Field Offices where group size ranges from small to moderate (i.e., five to twelve, but at least three), who are engaged in substantive criminal investigation work.

The position is located in the Office of Field Operations, Los Angeles Field Division, El Centro Field Office, El Centro, CA.

• Serves as a Supervisory Criminal Investigator assigned to a field division of the Bureau.
• Responsible for the prevention, detection, and investigation of substantive and conspiracy type violations of laws enforced by ATF.
• Supervises a group of criminal investigators stationed at field offices where group size ranges from small to moderate, who are engaged in substantive criminal investigation work and the work must be greater than average in difficulty.
• Responsible for the detection and investigation of criminal cases that may require the gathering and piecing together of complex evidence often difficult to secure; result in precedent‑setting court decisions; require substantial coordination with other agencies in tracing leads and gathering intelligence; involve illegal activities conducted under cover of a legal enterprise; be extremely sensitive due to the suspects involved and have the potential for jurisdictional problems.
• This recruitment will offer a $20K Relocation Bonus with 3‑year commitment.

• Must be U.S. Citizen or National
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• May be required to serve a one‑year probationary period.
• You must be a current permanent Department of Justice employee with competitive status or a CTAP/RPL eligible candidate.
• Pass drug screening and subject to random drug test.
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
• You must meet all applicable time‑in‑grade requirements by the closing of this announcement.
• Financial Disclosure:
  If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
• This recruitment will offer a $20K Relocation Bonus with 3‑year commitment.

New employees hired pursuant to this vacancy announcement must sign a mobility agreement. The purpose of ATF’s mobility policy is to enhance career development and progression and achieve mission and business effectiveness. To accomplish these objectives, the mobility plan will facilitate the movement of employees through special short‑term assignments or permanent reassignments throughout the Bureau. Applicants who decline to sign a mobility agreement, as required, will be removed from the hiring process.

This is a non‑bargaining unit position.

To qualify for the Supervisory Criminal Investigator position at the GS‑14 level, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS‑13) by the closing date of this announcement.

Specialized experience is demonstrated experience, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Experience must be in the normal line of progression or must be related to the work of the position advertised and must be reflected in the resume.

• Providing accurate information and guidance regarding procedures (i.e., arrest and processing; arrest principles) and handling of evidence and dangerous material.
• Applying relevant laws, regulations and policies to investigative resources and techniques (i.e., ATF Giglio Policy).
• Providing leadership to others such as work groups, teams or special projects.
• Communicating orally and in writing (i.e., reports and briefings).
• Negotiating and collaborating with others (i.e., interacting with other law enforcement agency (state, local or federal)).

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