Duties
During the course of working in the Office of Field Operations, Criminal Investigators (Special Agent) carry out critical investigations and protection assignments. Duties include:
- Investigating violations of federal laws relating to fraudulent manufacture and/or use of credit/debit cards, access devices, computers/telecommunications equipment, and Federal, state, local, and foreign government identification.
- Planning, coordinating, and conducting complex and sensitive investigative activities that involve dangerous undercover and surveillance assignments; developing and controlling informants; activities concerning organized crime and/or subversive groups; and making recommendations regarding the progress of investigations.
- Developing and using information from a wide variety of sources to investigate and when appropriate, apprehend individuals suspected of being involved crimes or violations within the Secret Service jurisdiction.
- Preparing extensive reports pertaining to the identification of persons and groups, methods of operation, arrests and seizures, results of interrogations, and other matters related to such investigations.
- Investigating violations of federal laws related to the fraudulent manufacture and use of credit/debit cards, access devices, and computers/telecommunications equipment; electronic fund transfer and financial institution fraud and the counterfeiting of currency and securities of the United States and foreign governments.
Since the duties of this position are exacting and involve the responsibility for the safety of others under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any condition that would hinder full, efficient performance of the duties of this position or that would cause the individual to be a hazard to himself/herself or to others is disqualifying.
There are also specific medical requirements for this position, and any chronic disease or condition affecting the respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, digestive, nervous, endocrine, lymphatic, nervous, genitourinary, and other systems that would impair full performance of the duties of the position may also be disqualifying.
Applicants will only be considered for a maximum of 1 location based on the duty station selected at the time of application. This Criminal Investigator position starts at a base salary of $90,925.00, GS-13, Step 1 with potential to $118,204.00 GS-13 Step 10.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Be a U.S. Citizen is required.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
If selected for this position, you will be required to:
- Obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Tier 5 clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page.
- Submit to a drug test and credit check prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
- Submit to a polygraph examination prior to your appointment.
- Undergo occasional domestic and foreign travel.
- Maximum age limit (under 59 at the time of appointment).
- Carry and use a firearm. Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory. You will be ineligible to occupy this position if at any time you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, unless you received a pardon, or your conviction was expunged or set aside.
- Complete a pre-employment medical examination (including vision, hearing, cardiovascular and mobility of extremities) by an authorized Government physician and be determined physically fit to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties. You will be required to undergo regular physical examinations and to maintain a level of physical fitness in accordance with the standards and policies of this agency.
- Successfully complete a 10-week Mixed Basic Training Course (MBTC) or 1- week Reintegration Training Course at the James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, MD as applicable. Click to review the required Fitness Standards.
NOTE: Maximum age limit (under 59 at the time of appointment). Initial Appointment Not-to-Exceed 4 years or 1 day before their 60th birthdate, whichever comes first.
Qualifications
OPM Dual Compensation Offset Waiver for Criminal Investigators (Special Agents) Approved for Rehires: This announcement is being used to recruit CSRS and FERS annuitants on a limited basis with a waiver of salary offset (if a dual compensation waiver is requested) under certain specified circumstances not to exceed 12/31/2028.
Annuitants who are reemployed with a salary offset waiver (dual compensation) are eligible for:
- Full annuity and full Federal salary.
- Annual and sick leave (not applicable for an intermittent work schedule)
- Full-time work schedule.
- Receive overtime (on a full schedule). Overtime hours are counted towards maximum hour limitations.
- Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) and additional compensation of 25% of the base salary will be added to locality pay.
- Must have completed the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) or equivalent training program from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) or U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
- New hires under this authority will be offered a 4-year, non-status, term appointment in the competitive service Not-to-Exceed 4 years or 1 day before their 60th birthdate, whichever comes first.
- Appointments that continue past December 31, 2028, may be subjected to salary offset (reduced) if the OPM dual compensation salary offset waiver is not renewed.
Annuitants who are reemployed with a salary offset waiver (dual compensation) are NOT eligible for:
- Additional retirement coverage (other than Social Security coverage).
- TSP Contributions.
- Annual, sick leave or holiday pay (applicable to an intermittent work schedule only).
Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic Requirements AND Minimum Qualification requirements as listed below:
Basic Requirement:
The duties of positions in this series require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. Sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Since the duties of these positions are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to himself/herself, or others is disqualifying.
You qualify for the GS-13 level $ (salary $90,925.00) if you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level, which is in or directly related to coordinating difficult and complex protection assignments or staff assignment including but not limited to:
- Recommending procedures and techniques for evaluating security threats;
- Preparing and submitting written reports concerning unusual incidents occurring during assignments;
- Conducting interviews on location with individuals who are not authorized to enter restricted areas; and
- Formulating approaches, guidelines, and techniques for use in detecting, apprehending, and prosecuting individuals who try to break the law.
The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Additional information
Re-employed annuitants are at-will employees and can be separated at any time for any reason. There are no notice requirements and annuitants have no Reduction-in-Force (RIF) protections.
DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Click here to learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade and unit occur.
The Secret Service prohibits employees from having visible body markings (including but not limited to tattoos, body art, and branding) on the head, face, neck, hand and fingers (any area below the wrist bone) (exception: a single conservative and unobtrusive tattoo in the form of a ring is authorized on one finger).
Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the duties of the position. All answers provided in the online process must be substantiated by your resume. The competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are:
- Investigative Experience
- Protective Experience
- Judgement & Decision Making
- Flexibility & Adaptability
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Oral Communication
- Professionalism
- Integrity/Honesty
Upon review, your resume and/or supporting documents need to reflect one year of specialized experience, in order to be considered. If one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the next lower grade level cannot be identified in your resume, you will be considered not qualified.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under ICTAP/CTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85.0 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.
Interviews may be required for this position. Failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change
After the U.S. Secret Service completes its hiring, the resumes of the remaining candidates referred for selection consideration may be shared with other DHS Components. During the application process, you may choose to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results to be shared. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.