Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application.

This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection.

This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section 9902(b)(2) of Title 5 U.S. Code.

Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following:

• Conducts criminal investigations of violations against persons and property under DoD jurisdiction, adhering to federal laws and directives, and makes arrests, as necessary.
• Investigates complex cases including threats, theft, computer crimes, and narcotics violations impacting DoD personnel, facilities, and contracts.
• Prepares detailed investigative reports and briefs officials on findings and progress.
• Conducts interviews and gathers evidence through records, surveillance, and undercover operations, securing warrants and subpoenas as needed.
• Processes crime scenes and collects evidence, adhering to applicable regulations and security protocols.
• Conducts protective services missions and supports major events.

Additional Condition of Employment:

• The following medical requirements apply to all employees: good near and distant vision, ability to distinguish basic colors, emotional and mental stability, and the ability to hear the conversational voice. In addition, the position requires common physical characteristics and abilities in agility, dexterity, and strength to endure regular and recurring physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, driving, bending, stooping, carrying, or moving heavy or unwieldy objects over 50 pounds, running, climbing, crouching, crawling and kneeling during pursuit possibly in restricted, dark and hot or cold spaces, or defending oneself or others against possible exposure to explosives, chemicals, or other weapons of mass destruction (WMD)

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• This position may be subject to the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance
• Employees in this position are designated as MISSION ESSENTIAL. Mission essential employees are expected to report for, or remain at, work in dismissal/closure situations due to to adverse weather. natural disasters, or other emergency situations.
• The incumbent may be required to travel extensively outside the continental United States (OCONUS) in combat zones, as well as outside of the assigned office commuting area.
• The incumbent must be in a constant state of physical readiness, and must be capable of demonstrating maximum physical exertion without warning.
• This position requires the incumbent to take and pass annual medical examination.
• The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license from the jurisdiction where he or she resides.
• As an employee representing PFPA, it is essential that the employee always present a professional appearance (unless the incumbent is performing in authorized under cover operations)
• The incumbent must meet requirements of "Lautenberg Agreement" which outline rules regarding possessing and carrying of firearms.
• This position falls under the Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) Act. Incumbent is required to work an additional 2 hours per day (10-hour workday) in order to receive the 25% Availability Pay allowance as this Act specifies
• This position is identified as a "covered position" under the PFPA Civilian Mobility Program, Regulation 1400.24. Candidates selected for this position on or after April 18,2018 must sign a mobility agreement as a condition of employment.
• Retention in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all federal, DoD and Agency directed training requirements.
• This position is covered under the Federal Law Enforcement Retirement Coverage.
• The maximum entry age for positions covered under the special Law Enforcement Officer retirement is 37 years old. Individuals who are past the maximum, entry age limit, but previously served in a primary position, may be reinstated.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled. Candidates for this position must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess specialized experience in:

1. Conducting criminal or administrative investigations or protective service operations related to personnel or facilities; and,
2. Providing guidance to peers involved in investigations or protective service operations; and,
3. Presenting reports of investigation or special security assessments to internal or external partners.

You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-12) requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled. Candidates for this position must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess specialized experience in:

1. Planning criminal or administrative investigations or protective service operations related to personnel or facilities; and,
2. Providing technical guidance to officials and peers regarding investigations or protective service operations; and,
3. Presenting reports of investigation or special security assessments to internal or external partners.

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.

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The "certification" must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD-214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible." Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.

Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:

• Position title;
• Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
• Agency; and,
• Beginning and ending dates of appointment.

All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

All qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire and the competencies listed below. The assessment questionnaire link can be found under the 'How To Apply' section.

• Behavior Detection and Analysis
• Investigatory Methodology
• Jurisprudence
• Oral Communication
• Physical Evidence
• Problem Solving
• Protective Services
• Writing

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS. You MUST upload the applicable documents with your application package. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume may be submitted in any format that includes your name and contact information (telephone number and/or email).
If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."

If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you will not be considered for this vacancy.

2. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional
• Most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action", if applicable and optional.
• DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities, if applicable.
• Noncompetitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable.
• Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)