Criminal Investigator
What you'd do
For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 26-NYE-13019289-MS.
Major duties
The United States Attorney's Office, District of Eastern New York is looking for a highly qualified and experienced Criminal Investigator to handle federal law enforcement matters, and to join a well-respected team responsible for planning, conducting and managing complex criminal investigations related to suspected violations of federal law. Typical work assignments will include: Overseeing the planning and coordination of complex investigations in one or more of the following areas: national security related offenses including counterterrorism, counterintelligence, export control, fraud, bribery and public corruption, money laundering, violent crime or cybercrime. Developing and authorizing operational plans and procedures for arrests and searches. Conducting interviews of victims, witnesses, and subjects. Reviewing and analyzing data such as telephone records, cell-site data, bank records, credit card records, and email. Providing advice and assistance to assigned Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) during investigations and prosecutions. Testifying in the grand jury or at trial and other court proceedings as to facts and to explain in detail how evidence was obtained. Performing and leading investigative activities, such as surveillance, undercover activities, identification and development of informants, and obtaining warrants. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
What you need to qualify
GS-13: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing the following types of duties: working as a Criminal investigator using a wide range of investigative methods to uncover criminal violations; recognizing, seizing and preserving evidence; soliciting cooperating witnesses/defendants and other sources to identify members of criminal organizations; testifying in local and federal courts and before local and federal grand juries; conducting or leading complex investigations in one or more of the following areas: fraud, bribery and public corruption, national security related offenses, cyber crimes, money laundering, violent crimes and sexual assault; consulting with attorneys and trial teams to provide investigative advice, ensure compliance with applicable laws, investigative strategy, and recommend investigative methods and techniques. Liaison and work collaboratively with law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and federal level. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
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