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CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR

Department of the Navy
Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV)
Naval Criminal Investigative Service
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Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Overview

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Job closed
Open & closing dates
02/07/2022 to 02/08/2022
Salary
$57,393 - $138,868 per year

Salary set at Washington, D.C. pay table. Salary will be determined based on location.

Pay scale & grade
GL 7 - 13
Locations
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Camp Pendleton, CA
San Diego, CA
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC
Washington, DC
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
75% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
13
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
DE-11373782-22-CEO
Control number
635695200

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • You will recognize, develop, and present evidence to reconstruct events, sequences, time elements, relationships, responsibilities, legal liabilities, and conflicts of interest.
  • You will conduct investigations in a manner meeting legal and procedural requirements.
  • You will provide advice and assistance both in and out of court to the U.S. Attorney?s Office during investigations and prosecutions.
  • You will need knowledge of the rules of criminal procedures, laws, and precedent court decisions concerning the admissibility of evidence.
  • You will need knowledge of pertinent statutes, regulations, policies, and guidelines, including the Code of Federal Regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
  • You will need knowledge of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedures, Federal Sentencing Guidelines, and Federal guidelines on the conduct of criminal investigations.
  • You will interview witnesses, victims, and suspects.
  • You will have knowledge of the evidence required to prove a crime was committed.
  • You will have knowledge of the jurisdiction of various agencies.
  • You will have knowledge of sources of information and how to develop them (e.g., informants, surveillance, and undercover work).

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Per E.O. 14043, selectee(s) must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by 11/22/2021 or date of employment (which ever comes later) except in limited circumstances where an exemption is approved due to a disability or sincerely held religious beliefs.
  • You must not have reached 37 years of age.
  • You must have vision correctable to 20/20 with normal color vision.
  • You must be a U.S. born or naturalized U.S. citizen.
  • You must pass a background suitability screening.
  • You must a polygraph examination.
  • You must pass a medical examination.
  • You must be obtain an maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
  • You must have a valid driver's license.
  • Candidates who are not current Special Agents must be available to complete CITP/SABT located at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.
  • Special Agents are required to sign a mobility agreement. This may result in one or more overseas moves and periodic assignments within the Continental United States (CONUS) and throughout an agent?s career with NCIS.
  • In addition, special agents may be required to deploy on assignments to support military forces in high-risk environments. Special Agent mobility is necessary to accomplish the agency?s mission and helps support an individual?s career development

Qualifications

Medical Requirements
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.

Applicants should have at least three (3) years of full-time professional work experience in cybersecurity and hold a degree in one of the following areas of study: computer science, computer engineering, or cybersecurity. Competitive Cyber 1811 applicants have recognized certifications such as, but not limited to: GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), and DOD Certified Computer Crime Investigator courses. As well as experience as a Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) Incident Responder or equivalent experience. Potential retention incentive allowance of up to 10% of base pay upon evaluation of cyber skills and if performance standards meet mission requirements.

Pay Scale & Grade: GL-07/09 and GS-11/12/13.

Competitive Applicants should have a balance of education with superior academic achievement and life experience. Typical selected applicants have had stand-out items in their resume which provide indication of unique or committed skillsets. Applicants with Counterintelligence/Intelligence, Foreign Languages, Criminal Investigations, and/or Cyber Operations experience have proven successful in the NCIS hiring process. Current Special Agents (1811) with documented experience, can generally be hired at their current pay level.

You are minimally qualified for the GL-07 Level if you possess one of the following: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with superior academic achievement which is based on class standing, grade-point average (3.0 or higher), or honor society membership; OR at least one full year of graduate level education (i.e., 18 semester hours); OR at least 1 year of specialized experience in, or related to, investigative activities, law enforcement techniques, and forensic activities that provide the specific competencies to successfully perform the position's duties. Experience also includes exercising initiative; attention to detail; judgment in collecting, assembling and developing facts, evidence or other pertinent data; the ability to analyze and evaluate data or evidence to arrive at sound conclusions including applying new information; and the ability to partner with or lead others in the accomplishment of mission activities.

You are minimally qualified for the GL-09 Level if you possess one of the following: A master's or equivalent graduate degree (such as LL.B. or J.D.) or two full years of progressively higher graduate education, in a related field, leading to such a degree from an accredited college or university; OR have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GL-7 level such as experience applying law enforcement or investigative techniques in the performance of job duties; identifying problem areas and proposing and implementing solutions; taking responsibility for own actions and those of team members to ensure the goals and deadlines for the team are met; and leading meeting or seminars on behalf of a professional or academic group; setting work priorities and allocating resources; partnering with other individuals from within and outside the organization; OR a combination of specialized experience, as described above, and related graduate level education, beyond the first full year of graduate level study.

You are minimally qualified for the GS-11 Level if you possess one of the following: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., OR have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GL-9 level which as defined above; OR a combination of specialized experience, as described above, and related graduate level education, beyond the first full year of doctoral level study.

You are minimally qualified for the GS-12 Level if you possess the following: Have 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the federal service as defined above. This includes conducting criminal investigations with minimal supervisory direction.

You are minimally qualified for the GS-13 Level if you possess the following: Applicants must have 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level as defined above in federal service. In addition to the above, specialized experience includes conducting complete criminal investigations - independent of supervisor or prosecutor direction.

Education


Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows:

To Qualify for GL-07:

  • 1 fully year of graduate level education; OR
  • Superior academic achievement

To Qualify for GL-09:
  • A master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR
  • Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR
  • A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.
To Qualify for GS-11:
  • Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree: OR
  • 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR
  • LL.M., if related

Additional information

COVID VACCINATION INFORMATION: To comply with the recent preliminary nationwide injunction on Executive Order 14043, Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees, the Department of the Navy is not taking any action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. New hires will need to provide their vaccination status as well as comply with workplace safety protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

Acceptance of an excepted service appointment from applicants in the competitive service will require a written statement of understanding when voluntarily leaving the competitive service. All new employees will need to complete a one-year trial period if not previously completed in the competitive or other excepted services.

ICTAP does not apply to Excepted Service positions.

An offer of employment may be rescinded if the selectee fails to report to any of the scheduled appointments, fails the medical/agility/drug test, lacks the certification requirements, or is unable to obtain a security clearance.

The Department of the Navy is a Drug Free Workplace employer. Selectee of this position will be subject to drug testing prior to employment and periodic random testing after entering on duty. Incumbent may also be subjected to drug testing based on reasonable suspicion of illegal drug use.

How you will be evaluated

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

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV)

This announcement uses the NCIS Direct Hire Authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the Excepted Service.

Salary will be based on location selection, in accordance with locality pay area definitions and established pay tables.

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Agency contact information

Special Agent
Email
SArecruitment@ncis.navy.mil
Address
NCIS
27130 Telegraph Road
Quantico, VA 22134
US

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