Criminal Investigator Job

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Department: Department Of Homeland Security Agency: Immigration and Customs Enforcement Job Announcement Number: LAG-OPR-288610-SB-947 Job Title: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR Salary Range: 83,445.00 - 108,483.00 USD /year Series & Grade: GS-1811-14 Promotion Potential: 14 Open Period: Monday, September 28, 2009 to Sunday, March 28, 2010 Position Information: Full Time Temporary Promotion NTE 3 YEARS Duty Locations: Few vacancies - CHICAGO, IL Few vacancies - HOUSTON, TX Few vacancies - TUCSON, AZ Few vacancies - LONG BEACH, CA Few vacancies - SAN DIEGO, CA Few vacancies - OAKLAND, CA Few vacancies - Calexico, CA Few vacancies - DENVER, CO Few vacancies - PLANTATION, FL Few vacancies - TAMPA, FL Few vacancies - NEW ORLEANS, LA Few vacancies - DETROIT, MI Few vacancies - PORTSMOUTH, NH Few vacancies - Throughout New Jersey, NJ Few vacancies - BUFFALO, NY Few vacancies - SAN JUAN, PR Few vacancies - QUEENS, NY Few vacancies - EL PASO, TX Few vacancies - HARLINGEN, TX Few vacancies - SAN ANTONIO, TX Few vacancies - FAIRFAX, VA Few vacancies - WASHINGTON, DC Few vacancies - LAREDO, TX Few vacancies - SEATTLE, WA Who May Be Considered: Status Candidates (Merit Promotion Eligibles) Job Summary: Protecting National Security and Upholding Public Safety Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) utilizes the government's second largest cadre of law enforcement officers to ensure our nation's economic, transportation, and infrastructure security. ICE enforces immigration and customs laws and protects federal facilities. Our talented and courageous workforce identifies criminal activities and eliminates vulnerabilities that pose a threat to our nation's borders. Be part of the solution – defending our nation through the development and utilization of cutting-edge systems, procedures, and technologies to target the people, money, and materials that support terrorism and criminal activity. At ICE, our staff enjoys diverse career opportunities. We: Detect and expose identity and benefit fraud Investigate the illegal export of weapons and sensitive technologies Combat human smuggling and trafficking operations Fight child exploitation by utilizing the technology of our cyber crimes center and working in partnership with law enforcement agencies around the world Protect critical infrastructure and ensure fair labor standards at key worksites like nuclear and chemical plants Investigate financial crimes Investigate all types of contraband smuggling ICE is the primary investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). With more than 16,000 employees in 400 offices around the world, ICE is a key component of the DHS layered defense approach to protecting our nation. APPLICATIONS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY MAIL OR EMAIL. THIS POSITION IS TEMPORARY. ASSIGNMENT IS NOT-TO-EXCEED THREE (3) YEARS. POSITION MAY (OR MAY NOT) BE MADE PERMANENT WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION AT ANY TIME. ASSIGNMENT MAY BE TERMINATED AT ANY TIME. Selectee(s) may receive a Temporary Promotion or Reassignment which may be terminated at any time, dependent upon the needs of the service. Selectee(s) will be returned to their permanent position of record held prior to selection, or its equivalent within the ICE bureau. THIS IS A CONTINUOUS OPEN ANNOUNCEMENT. Cut-off dates will be established as vacancies occur, in applicable duty locations. Qualified candidates whose applications are received prior to the initial and subsequent cut-off dates will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, in order to maximize their opportunity for consideration. Please note that you will be allowed to apply more than once, but your last complete application is the only one that will be used. Although this announcement is advertised for multiple duty locations, it is not intended to convey nor imply that positions will be filled at all duty locations. In some cases, advertised duty locations may not have a vacancy during the open period of this announcement. Who May Apply: Current U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) employees in the competitive service who are serving on a career or career-conditional appointment. Organizational Location: Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of Professional Responsibility, various posts of duty (please refer to Duty Locations.) Note: Applicants who choose New York and/or New Jersey duty locations may be considered for both duty locations. If selected, applicant may be assigned to either duty location. Note: Applicants who choose the Washington DC Metro Area and/or Fairfax duty locations may be considered for both duty locations. If selected, applicant may be assigned to either duty location. Conditions of Employment: Selectee(s) for this position will be subject to rotation within the Office of Professional Responsibility and the Office of Investigations. Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be paid. Salary: Salary may be adjusted to include locality pay for selected duty location. Questionnaire/Supporting Documents: The Questionnaire and all supporting documents must be submitted and received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday, March 28, 2010. APPLICATIONS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY MAIL OR EMAIL. Important Note: We do not use USAJOBS resume builder for submitting resumes. Your USAJOBS resume will not automatically upload to USAStaffing. Therefore, please ensure you use the "How to Apply" tab or section in this vacancy announcement for step-by-step instructions on how to submit your resume, supporting documentation and complete the occupational questionnaire. Failure to follow the "How to Apply" instructions will result in loss of consideration. Key Requirements: U.S. Citizenship Background Security Investigation Drug Screening Major Duties: You will serve as a principle advisor for oversight and evaluation of complex national enforcement programs involving employee misconduct and may also include oversight of Financial investigations that include currency violations, particularly organized crime, white collar crime, narcotics trafficking and violations of the Foreign Bank Secrecy Act and related laws; Fraud investigations that are highly complex and specialized examinations of alleged or suspected violations, including under-valuation, overvaluation, false invoicing; quota violations; county of origin and special requirements for marking; Strategic investigations include alleged neutrality violations under the Arms Export Control Act and illegal exportation and/or diversion of strategic high technology equipment to foreign countries under the Export Administration Act; Marine investigations leading to the interdiction of narcotics and dangerous drugs being introduced via private and commercial vessels and vehicles. You will analyze tactical and strategic intelligence developed by documented sources regarding foreign and domestic narcotics smuggling. Qualifications: GS-14: You qualify at the GS-14 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped you with the skills needed to perform the job duties. This experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level. Examples include analyzing raw investigative data and preparing comprehensive written investigative reports, investigating complex claims involving suspected crimes or alleged fraud; conducting interviews or interrogations that involved eliciting evidence. Requirements U.S. Citizenship: Candidates must be United States citizens and present proof of citizenship, if selected. Time in Grade: Time in grade restrictions must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants must have at least 52 weeks of service equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position to be filled. Qualifications by Closing Date: You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Please note that qualification claims will be subject to verification. Background Security Investigation: You will need to successfully complete a background investigation before you can be appointed into this position. Security Clearance: Individuals selected for this position should be able to obtain and maintain a Top-secret clearance and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance. Drug Testing: You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result before you can be appointmed into this position. After appointment, you may be subject to random testing for illegal drug use. Medical/Physical: You must pass a pre employment medical examination -- unless you are already working in a position covered under 5 USC 8336(c) with the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Prior to appointment, the person selected for this position must be determined physically fit by an authorized government physician to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties; and also pass a medical examination (which includes vision, hearing, cardiovascular, and mobility of extremities) given by an authorized government physician. Fitness Program: This job is covered by the agency Mandatory Fitness Program for law enforcement positions. You will be required to undergo regular physical examinations. You may, in the future, be required to maintain a level of physical fitness in accordance with the standards and policies of the agency; failure to maintain such a level of fitness may lead to removal from the position or other actions as may be specified in the Program. Firearms Requirement: You will be required to carry a firearm while performing duties of this position. Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory. You must satisfactorily complete (or have previously completed) the firearms component of the Criminal Investigation Training Program at Glynco, Georgia. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition [Title 18, U.S.C., Section 922(g)(9)].A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is generally defined under the statute as any offense involving the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by the victim's current or former domestic partner, parent, or guardian.The term "convicted", as defined in the statute, excludes any person whose conviction has been expunged, set aside, or pardoned or any person whose civil rights have been restored unless the pardon, expungement or restoration of civil rights expressly prohibits the possession of firearms or ammunition.Candidates who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence within the meaning of the referenced statute are not qualified for this position.Candidates under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense. False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment [Title 18, U.S.C., Section 1001]. Training: You must have successfully completed the Criminal Investigator Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Glynco, GA. This technical training must have been successfully completed according to the standards of the agency. Age Restriction: You can be appointed into this position as long as you have not reached your 37th birthday. The age restriction does not apply if you have served in a Federal civilian (not military) law enforcement covered position under Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(C). Mobility: Mobility is a major factor in this occupation and you must sign a mobility agreement. Travel: You will be required to travel frequently. Motor Vehicle Operation: The position requires operation of a motor vehicle, and maintenance of a driver's license acceptable to Department of State and the host country. Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP): LEAP is approved to compensate selectee(s) for unscheduled duty in excess of the 40-hour workweek. Law Enforcement Retirement: This position meets the eligibility criteria for law enforcement retirement under both the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS). Employees covered by either retirement system who reach age 50 or over with at least twenty years of service as a law enforcement officer are qualified for law enforcement retirement. In addition, employees covered by FERS (all new hires to the Federal government) of any age with at least 25 years of service as a law enforcement officer are qualified for law enforcement retirement. Finally, employees who reach age 57 with at least twenty years of service as a law enforcement officer are subject to mandatory retirement. How You Will Be Evaluated: You will be evaluated based upon the responses you provide on the job specific questionnaire that is required as part of the application process for this position. You will be rated based on your responses and assigned a score ranging from 70 to 100 points. Candidates will be referred for selection in accordance with the terms of the agency merit promotion plan. All the information you provide may be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application forms, by checking references and through other means, such as the interview process. This verification could occur at any stage of the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. Benefits: The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. These benefits include, but are not limited to: health care, life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, annual and sick leave, long-term care insurance, and retirement savings plans, and transit subsidies. For more information about these benefits, please visit http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.asp Other Information: You must submit all required information by Sunday, March 28, 2010. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. Also, if you do not provide an email address, you will not be notified of the outcome of your application. All agency employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments. Equal Employment Opportunity: The agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, protected genetic information, status as a parent, lawful political affiliation, marital status, physical/mental disability (if not a job factor), membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or any other nonmerit factor. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office Representative listed on this announcement. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Important! All the information you provide may be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application forms, by checking references and through other means, such as the interview process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. How To Apply: You must complete an application package that includes an assessment questionnaire, resume, and any applicable supporting documentation. You will be required to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload your documentation in the newly created Application Manager. Initially, the Application Manager requires you to create an account. Once your account is created, Application Manager provides a site where you can track the status of jobs you have applied to with Immigration and Customs Enforcement; uploaded documentation; view/print copies of notification letters; or print a copy of your questionnaire. Application Manager has a navigation box that appears on the left side of the screen whenever you are working on an Application Package. The items listed in the navigation box are pages you need to visit, and represent steps you need to complete, in order for your Application Package to reach the status of Complete. You can "Save" an incomplete application and return to finish the process at a later date provided the announcement has not closed. You must submit your application package (your assessment questionnaire and documentation) before the closing date posted on the vacancy announcement. Note: If you start a questionnaire please complete it in its entirety before "Submitting." An incomplete questionnaire will affect your rating or may result in your application being rated ineligible. You may complete the assessment questionnaire more than once, but your rating will be based on the most recent submission. Instructional guidance listed below: To Start A New Assessment Questionnaire: Click the Apply Online button. Create an account and complete the Assessment Questionnaire. If you already have an account, log in with your User ID and Password to complete the Assessment Questionnaire. To Save An Incomplete Assessment Questionnaire: Scroll to the top or bottom of the page Click the "Save" button. When the page refreshes, click the "Logout" button. To Return To A Saved/Incomplete Assessment Questionnaire: Click this link to Return To Application Manager: https://applicationmanager.gov/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fhome.aspx Log into your account and locate the vacancy on the "My Application Packages" page. Click on the six digit Vacancy ID number of the application that you want to complete. The page will refresh and display your Application Package Status. Select the "Complete Application Package" button, which will take you to the assessment questionnaire. As you complete each page of the questionnaire click the "Next" button. To Upload Resume and Submit Application Package: Once you have completed the assessment questionnaire the "Upload Documents" page will display. Follow the procedures outlined on the upload documents page. You will receive an "Upload Successful" acknowledgement each time you attach a document file. Once you have uploaded all of your documentation and the file is displayed in the table, select the "Next" button. Click the "Submit My Answers" button to complete the application package. You will receive a confirmation that your submission was successful. You have the option to view or print a copy of your assessment questionnaire and responses by clicking the View/Print My Answers link. To Fax a Resume or Supporting Documents: If you upload your documents using Application Manager, DO NOT FAX the same documents. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait one hour to ensure they have cleared the virus scan. You can verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your application by checking the Details tab of your Application Manager account https://applicationmanager.gov/ for this vacancy announcement. Your documents will display under the Details tab in the Document area. Faxed documents will take 2-3 business days to process. To fax documents, you MUST use the special cover page. Print the pre-populated cover page on the upload documents screen of Application Manager. Or, you may click this link http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf to print a copy of the cover page. When faxing documents, follow the procedures outlined below. Include the 8-character Vacancy Identification Number ML288610 Provide your Social Security Number and full name in the spaces provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application. You may submit multiple documents for the same vacancy announcement using one cover page. Fax your cover page and documents to 1-478-757-3144. Faxed documents submitted with missing information will not be processed. The following will prevent your documents from being processed: Not using the special cover page mentioned above. Missing, incomplete, or invalid Vacancy Identification Number Missing or incomplete Social Security Number or name Note: If you have documents in your Application Manager account from a previous vacancy announcement they can be opened, copied and saved then reused as an upload file for this vacancy. Uploading your documents will speed the processing of your application for this announcement. Required Documents: In addition to completing an on-line questionnaire and submitting an on-line resume, the following supporting documents must be received by the closing date of this announcement. SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action or equivalent document that supports your claim for eligibility as a status candidate. (Note: Current ICE employees are not required to submit their SF-50's.) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action or equivalent document that supports your claim for time-in-grade. Your application and all supporting documentation must be received by 12:00 midnight (Eastern Time) on Sunday, March 28, 2010. Note that you will be allowed to apply more than once but the last application is the only one that will be used. Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail. If you are unable to apply on-line, contact the Human Resources Office representative listed on this announcement at least one day prior to the closing date for further instructions. Contact Information: HR Assistant Phone: (949)360-3055 Fax: (949)360-3233 Email: lnc-assistfps@dhs.gov Or write: Laguna Service Center 24000 Avila Road 5th Floor Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 USA Fax: (949)360-3233 What To Expect Next: We expect to make a selection within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. EEO Policy Statement: http://www.usajobs.gov/eeo Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement: http://www.usajobs.gov/raps Veterans Information: http://www.usajobs.gov/vi Legal and Regulatory Guidance: http://www.usajobs.gov/lrg USAJOBS Control Number: 1689536 Control Number: 83591812

Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

Department:
Department Of Homeland Security
Agency:
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Job Announcement Number:
LAG-OPR-288610-SB-947
Job Title:
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR
Salary Range:
83,445.00 - 108,483.00 USD /year
Series & Grade:
GS-1811-14
Promotion Potential:
14
Open Period:
Monday, September 28, 2009 to Sunday, March 28, 2010
Position Information:
Full Time Temporary Promotion NTE 3 YEARS
Duty Locations:
Few vacancies - CHICAGO, IL Few vacancies - HOUSTON, TX Few vacancies - TUCSON, AZ Few vacancies - LONG BEACH, CA Few vacancies - SAN DIEGO, CA Few vacancies - OAKLAND, CA Few vacancies - Calexico, CA Few vacancies - DENVER, CO Few vacancies - PLANTATION, FL Few vacancies - TAMPA, FL Few vacancies - NEW ORLEANS, LA Few vacancies - DETROIT, MI Few vacancies - PORTSMOUTH, NH Few vacancies - Throughout New Jersey, NJ Few vacancies - BUFFALO, NY Few vacancies - SAN JUAN, PR Few vacancies - QUEENS, NY Few vacancies - EL PASO, TX Few vacancies - HARLINGEN, TX Few vacancies - SAN ANTONIO, TX Few vacancies - FAIRFAX, VA Few vacancies - WASHINGTON, DC Few vacancies - LAREDO, TX Few vacancies - SEATTLE, WA
Who May Be Considered:
Status Candidates (Merit Promotion Eligibles)
Job Summary:
Protecting National Security and Upholding Public Safety
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) utilizes the government's second largest cadre of law enforcement officers to ensure our nation's economic, transportation, and infrastructure security. ICE enforces immigration and customs laws and protects federal facilities. Our talented and courageous workforce identifies criminal activities and eliminates vulnerabilities that pose a threat to our nation's borders.
Be part of the solution – defending our nation through the development and utilization of cutting-edge systems, procedures, and technologies to target the people, money, and materials that support terrorism and criminal activity.

At ICE, our staff enjoys diverse career opportunities. We:

Detect and expose identity and benefit fraud
Investigate the illegal export of weapons and sensitive technologies
Combat human smuggling and trafficking operations
Fight child exploitation by utilizing the technology of our cyber crimes center and working in partnership with law enforcement agencies around the world
Protect critical infrastructure and ensure fair labor standards at key worksites like nuclear and chemical plants
Investigate financial crimes
Investigate all types of contraband smuggling

ICE is the primary investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). With more than 16,000 employees in 400 offices around the world, ICE is a key component of the DHS layered defense approach to protecting our nation.
APPLICATIONS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY MAIL OR EMAIL.

THIS POSITION IS TEMPORARY. ASSIGNMENT IS NOT-TO-EXCEED THREE (3) YEARS. POSITION MAY (OR MAY NOT) BE MADE PERMANENT WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION AT ANY TIME. ASSIGNMENT MAY BE TERMINATED AT ANY TIME.

Selectee(s) may receive a Temporary Promotion or Reassignment which may be terminated at any time, dependent upon the needs of the service. Selectee(s) will be returned to their permanent position of record held prior to selection, or its equivalent within the ICE bureau.

THIS IS A CONTINUOUS OPEN ANNOUNCEMENT. Cut-off dates will be established as vacancies occur, in applicable duty locations. Qualified candidates whose applications are received prior to the initial and subsequent cut-off dates will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, in order to maximize their opportunity for consideration. Please note that you will be allowed to apply more than once, but your last complete application is the only one that will be used.

Although this announcement is advertised for multiple duty locations, it is not intended to convey nor imply that positions will be filled at all duty locations. In some cases, advertised duty locations may not have a vacancy during the open period of this announcement.

Who May Apply: Current U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) employees in the competitive service who are serving on a career or career-conditional appointment.

Organizational Location: Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of Professional Responsibility, various posts of duty (please refer to Duty Locations.)

Note: Applicants who choose New York and/or New Jersey duty locations may be considered for both duty locations. If selected, applicant may be assigned to either duty location.

Note: Applicants who choose the Washington DC Metro Area and/or Fairfax duty locations may be considered for both duty locations. If selected, applicant may be assigned to either duty location.

Conditions of Employment: Selectee(s) for this position will be subject to rotation within the Office of Professional Responsibility and the Office of Investigations.

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Salary: Salary may be adjusted to include locality pay for selected duty location.

Questionnaire/Supporting Documents: The Questionnaire and all supporting documents must be submitted and received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday, March 28, 2010.

APPLICATIONS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY MAIL OR EMAIL.

Important Note: We do not use USAJOBS resume builder for submitting resumes. Your USAJOBS resume will not automatically upload to USAStaffing. Therefore, please ensure you use the "How to Apply" tab or section in this vacancy announcement for step-by-step instructions on how to submit your resume, supporting documentation and complete the occupational questionnaire. Failure to follow the "How to Apply" instructions will result in loss of consideration.

Key Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship
Background Security Investigation
Drug Screening

Major Duties:

You will serve as a principle advisor for oversight and evaluation of complex national enforcement programs involving employee misconduct and may also include oversight of Financial investigations that include currency violations, particularly organized crime, white collar crime, narcotics trafficking and violations of the Foreign Bank Secrecy Act and related laws; Fraud investigations that are highly complex and specialized examinations of alleged or suspected violations, including under-valuation, overvaluation, false invoicing; quota violations; county of origin and special requirements for marking; Strategic investigations include alleged neutrality violations under the Arms Export Control Act and illegal exportation and/or diversion of strategic high technology equipment to foreign countries under the Export Administration Act; Marine investigations leading to the interdiction of narcotics and dangerous drugs being introduced via private and commercial vessels and vehicles. You will analyze tactical and strategic intelligence developed by documented sources regarding foreign and domestic narcotics smuggling.

Qualifications:

GS-14: You qualify at the GS-14 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped you with the skills needed to perform the job duties. This experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level. Examples include analyzing raw investigative data and preparing comprehensive written investigative reports, investigating complex claims involving suspected crimes or alleged fraud; conducting interviews or interrogations that involved eliciting evidence.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship: Candidates must be United States citizens and present proof of citizenship, if selected.

Time in Grade: Time in grade restrictions must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants must have at least 52 weeks of service equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position to be filled.

Qualifications by Closing Date: You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Please note that qualification claims will be subject to verification.

Background Security Investigation: You will need to successfully complete a background investigation before you can be appointed into this position.

Security Clearance: Individuals selected for this position should be able to obtain and maintain a Top-secret clearance and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance.

Drug Testing: You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result before you can be appointmed into this position. After appointment, you may be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.

Medical/Physical: You must pass a pre employment medical examination -- unless you are already working in a position covered under 5 USC 8336(c) with the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Prior to appointment, the person selected for this position must be determined physically fit by an authorized government physician to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties; and also pass a medical examination (which includes vision, hearing, cardiovascular, and mobility of extremities) given by an authorized government physician.

Fitness Program: This job is covered by the agency Mandatory Fitness Program for law enforcement positions. You will be required to undergo regular physical examinations. You may, in the future, be required to maintain a level of physical fitness in accordance with the standards and policies of the agency; failure to maintain such a level of fitness may lead to removal from the position or other actions as may be specified in the Program.

Firearms Requirement: You will be required to carry a firearm while performing duties of this position. Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory. You must satisfactorily complete (or have previously completed) the firearms component of the Criminal Investigation Training Program at Glynco, Georgia. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition [Title 18, U.S.C., Section 922(g)(9)].A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is generally defined under the statute as any offense involving the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by the victim's current or former domestic partner, parent, or guardian.The term "convicted", as defined in the statute, excludes any person whose conviction has been expunged, set aside, or pardoned or any person whose civil rights have been restored unless the pardon, expungement or restoration of civil rights expressly prohibits the possession of firearms or ammunition.Candidates who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence within the meaning of the referenced statute are not qualified for this position.Candidates under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense. False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment [Title 18, U.S.C., Section 1001].

Training: You must have successfully completed the Criminal Investigator Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Glynco, GA. This technical training must have been successfully completed according to the standards of the agency.

Age Restriction: You can be appointed into this position as long as you have not reached your 37th birthday. The age restriction does not apply if you have served in a Federal civilian (not military) law enforcement covered position under Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(C).

Mobility: Mobility is a major factor in this occupation and you must sign a mobility agreement.

Travel: You will be required to travel frequently.

Motor Vehicle Operation: The position requires operation of a motor vehicle, and maintenance of a driver's license acceptable to Department of State and the host country.

Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP): LEAP is approved to compensate selectee(s) for unscheduled duty in excess of the 40-hour workweek.

Law Enforcement Retirement: This position meets the eligibility criteria for law enforcement retirement under both the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS). Employees covered by either retirement system who reach age 50 or over with at least twenty years of service as a law enforcement officer are qualified for law enforcement retirement. In addition, employees covered by FERS (all new hires to the Federal government) of any age with at least 25 years of service as a law enforcement officer are qualified for law enforcement retirement. Finally, employees who reach age 57 with at least twenty years of service as a law enforcement officer are subject to mandatory retirement.

How You Will Be Evaluated:
You will be evaluated based upon the responses you provide on the job specific questionnaire that is required as part of the application process for this position. You will be rated based on your responses and assigned a score ranging from 70 to 100 points. Candidates will be referred for selection in accordance with the terms of the agency merit promotion plan.

All the information you provide may be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application forms, by checking references and through other means, such as the interview process. This verification could occur at any stage of the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.

Benefits:

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. These benefits include, but are not limited to: health care, life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, annual and sick leave, long-term care insurance, and retirement savings plans, and transit subsidies. For more information about these benefits, please visit http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.asp

Other Information:

You must submit all required information by Sunday, March 28, 2010. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. Also, if you do not provide an email address, you will not be notified of the outcome of your application.

All agency employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, protected genetic information, status as a parent, lawful political affiliation, marital status, physical/mental disability (if not a job factor), membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or any other nonmerit factor.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office Representative listed on this announcement. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Important! All the information you provide may be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application forms, by checking references and through other means, such as the interview process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.

How To Apply:

You must complete an application package that includes an assessment questionnaire, resume, and any applicable supporting documentation.

You will be required to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload your documentation in the newly created Application Manager. Initially, the Application Manager requires you to create an account. Once your account is created, Application Manager provides a site where you can track the status of jobs you have applied to with Immigration and Customs Enforcement; uploaded documentation; view/print copies of notification letters; or print a copy of your questionnaire.

Application Manager has a navigation box that appears on the left side of the screen whenever you are working on an Application Package. The items listed in the navigation box are pages you need to visit, and represent steps you need to complete, in order for your Application Package to reach the status of Complete.

You can "Save" an incomplete application and return to finish the process at a later date provided the announcement has not closed. You must submit your application package (your assessment questionnaire and documentation) before the closing date posted on the vacancy announcement.

Note: If you start a questionnaire please complete it in its entirety before "Submitting." An incomplete questionnaire will affect your rating or may result in your application being rated ineligible. You may complete the assessment questionnaire more than once, but your rating will be based on the most recent submission.

Instructional guidance listed below:

To Start A New Assessment Questionnaire:

Click the Apply Online button.
Create an account and complete the Assessment Questionnaire.
If you already have an account, log in with your User ID and Password to complete the Assessment Questionnaire.

To Save An Incomplete Assessment Questionnaire:

Scroll to the top or bottom of the page
Click the "Save" button. When the page refreshes, click the "Logout" button.

To Return To A Saved/Incomplete Assessment Questionnaire:

Click this link to Return To Application Manager:

https://applicationmanager.gov/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fhome.aspx

Log into your account and locate the vacancy on the "My Application Packages" page.
Click on the six digit Vacancy ID number of the application that you want to complete. The page will refresh and display your Application Package Status.
Select the "Complete Application Package" button, which will take you to the assessment questionnaire. As you complete each page of the questionnaire click the "Next" button.

To Upload Resume and Submit Application Package:

Once you have completed the assessment questionnaire the "Upload Documents" page will display. Follow the procedures outlined on the upload documents page. You will receive an "Upload Successful" acknowledgement each time you attach a document file. Once you have uploaded all of your documentation and the file is displayed in the table, select the "Next" button.
Click the "Submit My Answers" button to complete the application package. You will receive a confirmation that your submission was successful. You have the option to view or print a copy of your assessment questionnaire and responses by clicking the View/Print My Answers link.

To Fax a Resume or Supporting Documents:

If you upload your documents using Application Manager, DO NOT FAX the same documents. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait one hour to ensure they have cleared the virus scan. You can verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your application by checking the Details tab of your Application Manager account https://applicationmanager.gov/ for this vacancy announcement. Your documents will display under the Details tab in the Document area.

Faxed documents will take 2-3 business days to process. To fax documents, you MUST use the special cover page. Print the pre-populated cover page on the upload documents screen of Application Manager. Or, you may click this link http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf to print a copy of the cover page. When faxing documents, follow the procedures outlined below.

Include the 8-character Vacancy Identification Number ML288610
Provide your Social Security Number and full name in the spaces provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application.
You may submit multiple documents for the same vacancy announcement using one cover page.
Fax your cover page and documents to 1-478-757-3144.

Faxed documents submitted with missing information will not be processed. The following will prevent your documents from being processed:

Not using the special cover page mentioned above.
Missing, incomplete, or invalid Vacancy Identification Number
Missing or incomplete Social Security Number or name

Note: If you have documents in your Application Manager account from a previous vacancy announcement they can be opened, copied and saved then reused as an upload file for this vacancy. Uploading your documents will speed the processing of your application for this announcement.

Required Documents:

In addition to completing an on-line questionnaire and submitting an on-line resume, the following supporting documents must be received by the closing date of this announcement.

SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action or equivalent document that supports your claim for eligibility as a status candidate. (Note: Current ICE employees are not required to submit their SF-50's.)

SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action or equivalent document that supports your claim for time-in-grade.

Your application and all supporting documentation must be received by 12:00 midnight (Eastern Time) on Sunday, March 28, 2010. Note that you will be allowed to apply more than once but the last application is the only one that will be used.

Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail. If you are unable to apply on-line, contact the Human Resources Office representative listed on this announcement at least one day prior to the closing date for further instructions.

Contact Information:
HR Assistant
Phone: (949)360-3055
Fax: (949)360-3233
Email: lnc-assistfps@dhs.gov
Or write:
Laguna Service Center
24000 Avila Road 5th Floor
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
USA
Fax: (949)360-3233
What To Expect Next:
We expect to make a selection within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.

EEO Policy Statement:   http://www.usajobs.gov/eeo
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement:   http://www.usajobs.gov/raps
Veterans Information:   http://www.usajobs.gov/vi
Legal and Regulatory Guidance:   http://www.usajobs.gov/lrg
USAJOBS Control Number: 1689536

Control Number: 83591812