Criminal Investigator (Entry Level) - Northeast Area Field Office
What you'd do
The USPS OIG is seeking highly qualified applicants to fill our Entry Level Criminal Investigator vacancies within the Office of Investigations, Northeast Area Field Office (NEAFO), in Buffalo, NY location. The successful candidate must demonstrate the potential to conduct federal criminal, civil, and administrative investigations.
Major duties
Successful applicants must be highly motivated and demonstrate the potential to conduct federal criminal, civil and administrative investigations. Additional Duties & Responsibilities: This is the trainee level in the area of criminal investigation. Work assignments are selected to provide training in the analytical evaluative aspects of the work and in the appropriate use of investigative methods. The training emphasizes developing an understanding of the relationships of the concepts underlying the specialty area. It is directed toward the recognition of incipient needs or problems and the identification, analysis and solution of problems. Assignments are pre-selected to combine performance of productive work with supervised on-the-job training in both the judgmental and methodological aspects of the work. Assignments involve learning and developing investigative abilities by observing more senior agents conducting investigations. Participates in approximately 14 weeks of basic formal classroom training. This is a primary criminal investigator position. The duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The preceding description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations. Compensation: The USPS OIG is an Excepted Service agency and uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determination will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience. This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-07 to GS-09. The salary range for this position is $52,766.00 - $83,911.00. The salary figures include locality pay. For locality table specifics, visit: OPM's General Schedule (GS). The posted salary range does not include the authorized Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) under the 1811 Series. LEAP will not be part of compensation until successful, completion of the 12-week training course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), or equivalent federal law enforcement academy. The job also provides coverage as a primary position under law enforcement retirement.
What you need to qualify
Position Minimum Qualification Requirements You must meet all the minimum qualifications listed below. Eligibility & Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. At least two (2) or more years of experience with a law enforcement agency. Demonstrated potential to conduct Federal criminal, civil, and administrative investigations Received at least a "met expectation" rating on your most recent performance appraisals (FY 2025). Student Cooperatives must submit a management recommendation letter from current supervisor. In accordance with applicable laws, the applicant selected for this position must: Must successfully complete the 12-week Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP). Maintain eligibility to operate motor vehicles. Must be at least 21 years of age and not have reached 37th birthday at the time of initial appointment to law enforcement position. Qualify and maintain authorization to carry firearms, including no current or previous domestic violence convictions. Maintain physical, mental and emotional standards and requirements necessary to perform law enforcement assignments. Work unscheduled irregular hours with the possibility of personal risk. As a law enforcement officer, you will be required to work on an unscheduled basis in excess of the 40-hour work week. These positions require substantial overtime to include holidays, weekends, and nights. You must be readily accessible to perform this unscheduled work. To ensure your availability, you will receive extra compensation in the form of Law Enforcement Availability Pay, which is calculated at a flat rate of 25 percent of base salary. Must be willing to relocate at the direction of management. Desirable Qualifications Knowledge of Postal Service structure, processes, operations, etc. Advanced academic degree Prior or current law enforcement or military experience Evaluation Factors | How You Will Be Evaluated: You must have the experience, knowledge, and skills as listed in each of the evaluation factors listed below. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements and factors in your resume. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all the evaluation factor requirements as listed below will result in a score of zero (0), an ineligible status, and you will not be referred for further consideration. Demonstrated knowledge of various law enforcement/investigative techniques and procedures Ability to effectively present information, both orally and in writing, to convey ideas and concepts regarding complex and/or sensitive issues. Demonstrated ability to work with a team and develop and maintain effective working relationships with others from within and outside an organization.
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