Criminal Investigator; Special Agent; Continuous

Overview

ATF is a law enforcement agency in the U.S. Department of Justice that protects communities from violent criminals and organized crime, illegal use/trafficking of firearms, illegal use/storage of explosives, arson/bombings, terrorism, and illegal diversion of alcohol/tobacco products. ATF partners with communities, industries, law enforcement, and public safety agencies to safeguard the public through information sharing, training, research, and technology. Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

This is an Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) that will be used to fill multiple Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) vacancies at the Washington Field Office. Eligible candidates will be referred as vacancies exist. This position is located under the Office of Field Operations in Washington, DC. The primary purpose is to be responsible for the prevention, detection, and investigation of substantive and conspiracy-type violations of laws administered and enforced by ATF.

As a Special Agent, typical work assignments may include:

• Performs the full range of expert-level criminal investigations involving illegal and/or organized crime organizations.
• Recognizes patterns of illegal operations to anticipate or influence events while considering precedential court decisions in one or more jurisdictions.
• Establishes and develops leads from known criminal activities and initiates investigations that are wide in scope and complexity and involve criminal conduct interwoven with legitimate business pursuits.
• Utilizes elaborate planning and coordination to resolve 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.

These duties reflect the promotion potential of the position. Specific duties will be similar yet developmental based on the grade at which selected.

Mobility Plan:
New employees hired under this vacancy announcement must sign a mobility agreement. The mobility policy enhances career development and progression, and facilitates movement of employees through short-term assignments or permanent reassignments. Applicants who decline to sign a mobility agreement will be removed from the hiring process.

• 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.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Pass drug screening and be subject to random drug testing.
• Must display and maintain 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 below training:
  Occupational Questionnaire; ATF Special Agent Applicant Assessment;
  Physical Task Test; ATF Special Agent Basic Training (SABT);
  Structured Interview;
  Law Enforcement Training: completion of FLETC's Criminal Investigator training program (CITP) or equivalent.

• ATF Special Agent Training requirements include the listed trainings above; certification upload may be required.

GS-11 — One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GL-9 grade level or higher in Federal, State, or local government or equivalent private/public sector experience, performing: conducting full-range criminal investigations; obtaining leads and data; participating in operational planning, searches, seizures, and arrests; reviewing evidence; and preparing case reports.

OR

One of the following:
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in related fields; 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education; or LL.M., if related. The percentage of requirements must total 100%.

GS-12 — One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level, conducting criminal investigations of greater than average complexity, serving as a lead agent in planning and conducting investigations, and reviewing evidence with case…