U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) special agents are a mix of active-duty officer & enlisted personnel, civilians, & reservists who share a common desire, to serve their country as a member of the Air Force's premier investigative agency. To defend our country & safeguard its interests, AFOSI agents travel the world to protect the people & resources of the United States Air Force.
Summary
U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) special agents are a mix of active-duty officer & enlisted personnel, civilians, & reservists who share a common desire, to serve their country as a member of the Air Force's premier investigative agency. To defend our country & safeguard its interests, AFOSI agents travel the world to protect the people & resources of the United States Air Force.
This announcement will be utilized to fill Criminal Investigator, GS-1811-13, positions with a specialty in Digital Forensics following the closing of this announcement.
Duties require use of a mastery of the theories, concepts, principles, practices, laws, and regulations of criminal investigations including constitutional, international, and statutory laws.
As a senior criminal investigator, independently plans, organizes, and conducts extremely difficult and complex criminal investigations.
Develops criminal investigative reports upon completion of each assignment for use in facilitating determination of appropriate actions and final decisions.
Coordinates criminal investigative activity with other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), US Army Criminal Investigation Command (USACIDC), Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS), US Attorney, or foreign governments on matters related to criminal investigations.
Provides expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to senior DOD and AF management, investigative personnel, attorneys, and other interested parties on criminal investigative matters.
All male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must have registered for the Selective Service.
This position requires the incumbent to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (18 U.S.C. Section 922(g) ((9)).
This position requires the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle. Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
Initial relocation expenses may or may not be authorized.
Requires occasional travel away from the normal duty station. Travel may include to international locations, via various military or commercial means.
Disclosure of Political Appointments.
Position is designated by the Air Force as a testing designated position under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program and is subject to random drug testing.
This position is subject to a two-year trial period.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance. Favorable completion of a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) is required prior to an offer of employment.
This position requires the favorable completion of an Agent Suitability Investigation (ASI), including a successful criminal background check, prior to an offer of employment.
Applicants are subject to counterintelligence scope polygraph examinations as determined by the command. Failure to successfully complete a polygraph examination could result in disciplinary action as determined by the command.
This position requires a mobility agreement of which the employee may be assigned to any position in the U.S. or overseas. In addition, employees may be required to work in areas of unrest or in war zones.
Employees must be able to work substantial amounts of unscheduled overtime or be available to work substantial amounts of unscheduled overtime on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. May also be required to work regular scheduled overtime as needed.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination (including vision, hearing, cardiovascular and mobility of extremities) and be determined physically able to perform duties without being a hazard to themselves or others.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet the SPECIALIZED or EQUIVALENT SPECIALIZED experience requirements described in this announcement as follows:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge, at a mastery level, of the laws, regulations, advanced principles and concepts, techniques, and legal processes and approaches related to investigative and enforcement work. Knowledge of the rules of evidence, criminal procedures, and court decisions concerning admissibility of evidence, constitutional rights, search and seizure, apprehension, and related criminal investigative and law enforcement matters. Knowledge of relationships between and among Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and their functions and jurisdictions. Knowledge of various investigative aids, such as use of subpoenas, forensic dentistry, audio and visual instruments, etc. Skill in communicating orally and in writing. Ability to deal effectively with others to gain their confidence and cooperation.
EQUIVALENT SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
GS-12 equivalent level experience required for this position may include one of the following:
1) Criminal investigative expertise and/or other felony-level criminal investigative expertise, gained from experience in federal law enforcement criminal investigations.
2) Digital Forensics and Technology Investigations Operations expertise, gained within the Department of Defense, and/or the US Intelligence Community, and/or state, local, tribal, territorial, or federal law enforcement. Such experience could include digital imaging and examinations of computer systems; ransomware, dark web, and/or cryptocurrency investigations; digital imaging and examination of mobile devices, digital imaging and examination of data associated with vehicle infotainment and telematics systems, recovery and examination of data associated with cloud based services, and imaging and examination of data associated with Internet of Things devices.
3) Tactical operational expertise in law enforcement relevant to criminal investigations associated with unauthorized network access or advanced persistent threat operations, gained from experience in Department of Defense and/or federal law enforcement. Such experience could include information operations, digital forensics, cyber enabled fraud, and other related disciplines.
4) Counterintelligence expertise, gained from experience in a US government counterintelligence role, to include analysis, functional services, collections, investigations and operations. Applicants should make note of any blended cyber counterintelligence experience.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS
EMERGENCY ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL/POSITIONS: This vacancy announcement may be used to fill Emergency Essential (EE) positions. The incumbent of this position must meet all requirements of E-E positions and may be required as a condition of employment to take a series of vaccinations and annual boosters to immunize against anthrax and other diseases. In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent or designated alternate must continue to perform the E-E duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent or the designated alternate may be required to take part in readiness exercises. The incumbent, as a condition of employment, may be reassigned to any to any geographic location where AFOSI personnel may be assigned and/or required to deploy to support the success of combat operations or the availability of combat essential systems. Failure to deploy may subject the incumbent to administrative action. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively. Incumbent will be required to sign and acknowledge their understanding of these requirements.
Due to the mission essential nature of EE positions, concurrent membership in the military reserves could conflict with the performance of these duties. If you are selected for an EE position and are also an active reservist, you will be required to transfer to an inactive or standby status or resign/retire from the reserves prior to your appointment.
LAW ENFORCEMENT RETIREMENT: This position is a primary/rigorous law enforcement officer (LEO) position. IAW DoDI 1400.25 Volume 336, "The maximum entry age (MEA) for covered primary law enforcement officer positions is 37. Persons not appointed by the last day of the month in which they become age 37 shall not be originally appointed or assigned to these positions." The Agency will waive MEA requirements for otherwise qualified applicants with veterans' preference and may choose to waive MEA requirements based on compelling hardship, e.g., a shortage of qualified candidates; or for those applicants with prior Federal civilian special LEO retirement-covered service.
Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP): LEAP compensates Criminal Investigators for substantial amounts of unscheduled overtime or their availability to work substantial amounts of overtime. Applicants are eligible to receive LEAP upon appointment. To ensure your availability, you will receive extra compensation in the form of LEAP, which is calculated at a flat rate of 25 percent of basic pay (including applicable locality pay).
Education
Specialized Training: Successful graduation from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center's (FLETC) Criminal Investigators Training Program (CITP) or federal equivalent is highly desired. (Qualifying federal CITP equivalents include: Federal Bureau of Investigation New Agent Training, Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent Training, US Army Criminal Investigation Division Special Agent Course, or United States Air Force Special Investigations Academy (USAFSIA) Special Investigators Course).
Please annotate all relevant certifications and/or training in your resume.
Applicants who have not completed CITP (or federal equivalent) and/or Basic Special Investigators Course (BSIC) will be required to attend and successfully complete these courses (or equivalent training as designated by the Agency).
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university is highly desired.
Additional information
Overseas Location: Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area. Foreign area benefits/allowances and eligibility (Living Quarters Allowance (LQA), Post Allowance, home leave) will be determined at the time of hire in accordance with the Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR) and DoDI 1400.25 volume 1250. Initial tour length is typically 36 months subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
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Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
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 package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
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.
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Please ensure your name is on all documents submitted.
Online Application: Questionnaire
Resume: For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees should list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs (or links to social media such as LinkedIn), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. Your name MUST be included on your resume.
Veterans: Submit a copy of your official DD-Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD-Form 214. If currently active duty and applying under VOW Act, see VOW statement below. NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15.
Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): Submit the most recent copy of your SF-50 as well as a copy of the SF 50 showing your initial EOD in a LEO retirement covered position.
Applicants must provide copies of relevant certificates and professional licenses at the time they submit their application in order to have them considered during the assessment process. Certifications and licenses will be verified prior to final appointment. You do not need to send certificates for every formal training class you have attended, only those tied to certifications/licenses. However, applicants must provide copies of certificates of training completion, e.g., for CITP and/or BSIC.
Mobilization Orders, if applicable: Applicants mobilized while on active duty during the announcement period may apply after the closing date if an inventory of eligible candidates still exists; applicants must attach a copy of their mobilization orders.
Transcripts: Applicants claiming completion of bachelor's (or higher level) degree must submit a copy of their transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required prior to final appointment.
ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active-duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active-duty member applies for a civil service position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, if they wish to receive tentative preference. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
Branch of Armed Forces
Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
Expected character of service/discharge and type of separation (i.e., separation or retirement)
Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge.
Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.
Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. The VOW Act does not render Active Duty applicants ineligible if they do not provide the certification memo. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt.
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:
Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume. Note: Applicant must not submit award SF50s-Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."
It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
If your resume includes photographs (or links to social media), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, or personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., you will not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.
2. A complete Application Questionnaire
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your name.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
AF Office of Special Investigations - Pentagon
27130 Telegraph Road
Quantico, VA 22134
US
Next steps
Once your application package is received an acknowledgement email will be sent.
You will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Please ensure your name is on all documents submitted.
Online Application: Questionnaire
Resume: For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees should list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs (or links to social media such as LinkedIn), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. Your name MUST be included on your resume.
Veterans: Submit a copy of your official DD-Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD-Form 214. If currently active duty and applying under VOW Act, see VOW statement below. NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15.
Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): Submit the most recent copy of your SF-50 as well as a copy of the SF 50 showing your initial EOD in a LEO retirement covered position.
Applicants must provide copies of relevant certificates and professional licenses at the time they submit their application in order to have them considered during the assessment process. Certifications and licenses will be verified prior to final appointment. You do not need to send certificates for every formal training class you have attended, only those tied to certifications/licenses. However, applicants must provide copies of certificates of training completion, e.g., for CITP and/or BSIC.
Mobilization Orders, if applicable: Applicants mobilized while on active duty during the announcement period may apply after the closing date if an inventory of eligible candidates still exists; applicants must attach a copy of their mobilization orders.
Transcripts: Applicants claiming completion of bachelor's (or higher level) degree must submit a copy of their transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required prior to final appointment.
ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active-duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active-duty member applies for a civil service position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, if they wish to receive tentative preference. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
Branch of Armed Forces
Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
Expected character of service/discharge and type of separation (i.e., separation or retirement)
Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge.
Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.
Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. The VOW Act does not render Active Duty applicants ineligible if they do not provide the certification memo. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt.
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:
Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume. Note: Applicant must not submit award SF50s-Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."
It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
If your resume includes photographs (or links to social media), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, or personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., you will not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.
2. A complete Application Questionnaire
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your name.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
AF Office of Special Investigations - Pentagon
27130 Telegraph Road
Quantico, VA 22134
US
Next steps
Once your application package is received an acknowledgement email will be sent.
You will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
