Criminal Investigator; Special Agent; Continuous

Summary

ATF is a law enforcement agency in the U.S. Department of Justice that protects our communities from violent criminals/criminal organizations, illegal use/trafficking of firearms, illegal use/storage of explosives, acts of arson/​bombings, acts of terrorism, and illegal diversion of alcohol/tobacco products. We partner with communities, industries, law enforcement, and public safety agencies to safeguard the public through information sharing, training, research, & technology.

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This Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) will be used to fill multiple Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) vacancies at the Washington Field Office. Eligible candidates will be referred as long as vacancies exist. The position is located under the Office of Field Operations in Washington, District of Columbia. ATF is looking for experienced Criminal Investigators. The primary purpose is to prevent, detect, and investigate substantive and conspiracy-type violations of laws administered and enforced by ATF.

• Performs the full range of expert-level criminal investigations, including complex investigations involving illegal and/or organized crime organizations.
• Recognizes patterns of illegal operations to anticipate and influence events while maintaining awareness of implications of precedential court decisions in one or more judicial and law enforcement jurisdiction.
• Establishes and develops leads from known criminal activities and initiates investigations that are wide in scope and complexity, involving criminal conduct interwoven with legitimate business pursuits.
• Utilizes elaborate planning and coordination to resolve and overcome complex jurisdictional problems involving other Federal, State, county, and local agencies.
• Serves as the key person or coordinator when performing duties such as surveillance or undercover work involving extremely complex, delicate or dangerous elements.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
• Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See .gov
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Pass drug screening and subject to random drug test.
• Must display and maintain required proficiency with firearms.
• Take and pass a medical examination and meet medical requirements.
• Must take and successfully complete a polygraph examination.
• Possess a current and valid automobile operator’s license.
• May have to attend and successfully pass the following training:
  • Occupational Questionnaire
  • ATF Special Agent Applicant Assessment
  • Physical Task Test
  • ATF Special Agent Basic Training (SABT)
  • Structured Interview
  • Law Enforcement Training:
    Must have successfully completed and passed Federal Law Enforcement Training Center’s Criminal Investigator training program (CITP), OR an equivalent and recognized federal law enforcement training program—must upload certification.

GS-11 –

Qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GL-9 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government, performing all of the following duties:

• Conducting the full range of criminal investigations using accepted methodology and problem-solving techniques.
• Obtaining investigative leads and factual data; participating in operational planning, searches, seizures, and arrests; reviewing evidence; and preparing case reports at the conclusion of a criminal investigation.

• A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Criminal Justice and/or Administration;
  Law and Society;
  Forensics;
  Public Safety and/or Administration;
  Homeland Security;
  Law Enforcement;
  Justice Administration;
  Organizational Security and Management;
  Criminology;
  Cyber Security;
  Social Work;
  Fire Science; or
• Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or
• LL.M., if related.

GS-12 – One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11, performing:
Conducting complex investigations;…