Serves as a Deputy U.S. Marshal - Criminal Investigator performing a variety of law enforcement duties. The incumbent is responsible for assisting in and performing criminal investigations to apprehend wanted Federal fugitives, participating in joint task forces which are composed of a variety of law enforcement personnel, and developing facts and evidence by using a wide range of investigative techniques.
Note: Please read the entire announcement carefully before applying.
Summary
Serves as a Deputy U.S. Marshal - Criminal Investigator performing a variety of law enforcement duties. The incumbent is responsible for assisting in and performing criminal investigations to apprehend wanted Federal fugitives, participating in joint task forces which are composed of a variety of law enforcement personnel, and developing facts and evidence by using a wide range of investigative techniques.
Note: Please read the entire announcement carefully before applying.
It is your responsibility to read the entire announcement carefully before applying and to follow all instructions outlined.
Duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assigned to the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force. DC Safe was established to address public safety and infrastructure issues in Washington DC. It includes federal agencies, the National Guard, and local D.C agencies and has a two-part mission: to restore order by increasing law enforcement presence and deterring crime, and to improve the city's physical environment.
Enforce a variety of civil and criminal process cases.
Assist in planning and executing court issued warrants of arrest.
Testify in court proceedings on routine civil and criminal cases.
Perform court security assignments for a variety of court proceedings.
Participate in protective assignments for high-ranking government officials, judicial officers, and others as assigned.
Must undergo pre-employment medical screening and meet the medical requirements.
Must undergo pre-employment physical fitness testing and receive a passing score immediately prior to attending training.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.
Must pass an initial Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).
Must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
Must be willing to provide sworn statements and testimony in court.
Must be willing to carry a handgun.
Must complete an initial online application questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
Must agree to be mobile throughout the locations in the USMS.
Must remain if your first duty station for a minimum of three years.
Must sign a memorandum of understanding which outlines employment conditions for the position, including a mobility agreement and a first duty assignment requirement.
Must successfully complete a basic training program.
Must undergo periodic or as needed medical examination and continue to meet the medical requirements for the position.
Must complete a bi-annual fitness test.
This position is a Testing Designation Position (TDP) and subject to random drug testing.
Must successfully pass periodic background reinvestigations.
Must qualify twice a year in the use of multiple firearms and carry a handgun.
Must meet all qualifications requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Qualifications
Special Retirement Provisions for Law Enforcement/Maximum Entry Age: The Deputy U.S. Marshal is a Primary/Rigorous position covered by the retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336{c) and 5 U.S.C. 8412{d). Persons making their first entry into a law enforcement position under these authorities must be between the ages of 21 and 36 years of age. The date immediately preceding an individual's 37th birthday is the maximum entry age for original appointment to a position as a law enforcement officer or firefighter position as defined in title 5 U.S.C. 8331(20)(21) or in 5 U.S.C. 8401(14)(17). This age restriction does not apply to those who have prior Federal service in a covered primary law enforcement or firefighter position, or to qualified Veterans' preference eligibles regardless of whether they meet the maximum age requirements identified at 5 U.S.C. 3307, unless the hiring agency has determined age is essential to the duties of the job. All applications will be screened for date of birth at the time of initial application.
This position requires you to carry a firearm and is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment, 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g)(9). Any person convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess any firearm or ammunition. 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.
GL-05 General Experience: You must have 3 years (36 months) of progressively responsible work experience, 1 year (12 months) of which was equivalent to at least the GS/GL-04 grade level, that demonstrates:
Tact and ability to meet and deal with a wide variety of people;
Ability to express oneself verbally;
Ability to make decisions and act quickly under stress;
Ability to solve problems; and
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
This experience must demonstrate the ability to acquire knowledge and skills sufficiently to perform highly structured entry-level work designed to develop broader and more in-depth knowledge and skill to perform higher level assignments. (Must be documented in resume.)
OR
A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;
OR
Combination of Experience and Education: You may combine education and experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements. (1) determine your total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required. (2) determine your education as a percentage of the education required. (3) add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent.
GPAs are rounded to one decimal place. For example, 2.95 will round to 3.0 and 2.94 will round to 2.9. If more than 10 percent of your courses were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim must be based on class standing or membership in an honorary society. For more specific details on SAA, click here.
When citing your education and/or experience, be clear and specific. We cannot make assumptions about your education and/or experience. If your transcripts and/or resume do not support your application questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. Example: One year at the GS-4 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-5 level.
You must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted; recommended SF-50s include promotions and step increases (within grade increases).
Education
Are you using education to qualify?
If you are a current student and using education to qualify, you must be within 9 months of completing the education described under Qualifications and your transcript must show that you are currently enrolled. Include your anticipated completion date (month/year) in your resume. Education must be complete and verified before you can be appointed.
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated unofficial transcripts are acceptable. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
Transcripts: You may submit unofficial transcripts as part of the application process. If you are selected, you will be required to provide official transcripts to receive a final offer of employment. A transcript is a copy of your permanent academic record and includes:- Your full name.- The name of the college, university, or other educational institution.- Your major and degree.- The date your degree was awarded/conferred.- Your cumulative grade point average (GPA).- Any honors you received.- The dates you attended the school.- A list of the courses you took, to include the total number of credits completed.
Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.
Additional information
Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
This position may be located within any of the 94 USMS District Offices.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (i.e., resume and supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessment battery required for this position. You must demonstrate in a pre-employment interview that you possess the personal characteristics necessary for successful performance in a Criminal Investigator position. The application process involves 3 separate evaluations which may not occur in this order:
Application Questionnaire
Minimum Qualifications Review
Structured Interview
Applicants who successfully meet the qualifications, may be scheduled for an interview. Applicants who successfully complete the interview are eligible for a tentative offer of employment, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screenings which include medical examination, fitness testing, drug testing and background investigation. If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment.
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.
Your complete Application Package must be received no later than 11:59 PM ET on the announcement closing date.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume: showing relevant work/volunteer experience, education and training. Include the start and end dates (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours per week worked/volunteered. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must support your answers to the completed online assessment questions. Resume should be no longer than two pages.
2. Other Supporting Documents, if applicable:
Transcripts, if qualifying based on education. If you do not submit transcripts, as outlined in the Education section, we will not use your education when determining if you are qualified for the position.
Veterans' Documentation, if you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD FORM 214 (MEMBER -4 copy) or other official document or statement from the Armed Forces showing separation, discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions. If claiming preference and/or eligibility as a disabled veteran, you must also submit an official document, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or branch of the Armed forces, certifying service-connected disability; AND the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. For more information about Veterans' preference concerning Age Requirements click here
Active-Duty Service Members expecting to be discharged or released from active-duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days may be granted tentative preference and/or special hiring authority for veterans' eligibility by submitting a "certification" document in lieu of a DD-214. This "certification" is any written document from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active-duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of the submission of the certification. For more information on veterans' preference and special hiring authorities for veterans click here.
SF 50 Notification of Personnel Action, if you have prior Federal service in a covered primary law enforcement or firefighter position, you must submit a copy of your SF 50 or equivalent document that shows the tenure code, position occupied and highest grade and step, AND the retirement code to reflect service in a position covered by law enforcement or firefighter retirement provisions, including early or mandatory retirement.
Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. Example: One year at the GS-4 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-5 level. You must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted; recommended SF-50s include promotions and step increases (within grade increases).
Certified Law Enforcement Certificate, if applicable.
Any other Supporting Documentation required for verification as described in the announcement.
To protect your privacy and personal information, do not submit documentation that is not requested of you. Do not include the following types of information in your resume and/or supporting documents: Social Security Number (SSN); Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.; Photos of yourself; Classified or government sensitive information; Encrypted and digitally signed documents.
For more information on writing your Federal resume, visit the Partnership for Public Service Go Government website.
Failure to submit a resume and/or supporting documentation may result in elimination for further consideration.
Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. You must submit a complete Application Package by 11:59 PM ET on the announcement closing date.
Note: Applicants should use a personal email that they will continue to have access to instead of an educational institution, business or Uniformed Services email.
The application process is as follows:
1. To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
2. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
3. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
4. After submitting an online application, based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the applicant questionnaire.
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit My Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement is closed. Updated resumes will not be accepted after the closing date of the announcement.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. Your applications will appear on the Welcome page. Navigate to the job application and click Track this application to view your application status. The link will take you to the hiring agency application system, which has the most up-to-date status of your application. There you can review any notifications sent to you related to this application, including the invitation to take the USA Hire assessment. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means click here.
For more information on applying to a Federal job, visit the Partnership for Public Service Go Government website click here.
US MARSHALS SERVICE
HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION - DRHB
ARLINGTON, VA 22202
US
Next steps
Reasonable Accommodation Requests: To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact us within 24 hours of the announcement closing to request a reasonable accommodation.
To be considered for the position, you must meet all qualifications contained within the announcement.
Qualified candidates selected from the referral certificate will begin the pre-employment process which includes a background investigation, medical screening, drug screening, and physical fitness testing.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Your complete Application Package must be received no later than 11:59 PM ET on the announcement closing date.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume: showing relevant work/volunteer experience, education and training. Include the start and end dates (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours per week worked/volunteered. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must support your answers to the completed online assessment questions. Resume should be no longer than two pages.
2. Other Supporting Documents, if applicable:
Transcripts, if qualifying based on education. If you do not submit transcripts, as outlined in the Education section, we will not use your education when determining if you are qualified for the position.
Veterans' Documentation, if you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD FORM 214 (MEMBER -4 copy) or other official document or statement from the Armed Forces showing separation, discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions. If claiming preference and/or eligibility as a disabled veteran, you must also submit an official document, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or branch of the Armed forces, certifying service-connected disability; AND the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. For more information about Veterans' preference concerning Age Requirements click here
Active-Duty Service Members expecting to be discharged or released from active-duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days may be granted tentative preference and/or special hiring authority for veterans' eligibility by submitting a "certification" document in lieu of a DD-214. This "certification" is any written document from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active-duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of the submission of the certification. For more information on veterans' preference and special hiring authorities for veterans click here.
SF 50 Notification of Personnel Action, if you have prior Federal service in a covered primary law enforcement or firefighter position, you must submit a copy of your SF 50 or equivalent document that shows the tenure code, position occupied and highest grade and step, AND the retirement code to reflect service in a position covered by law enforcement or firefighter retirement provisions, including early or mandatory retirement.
Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. Example: One year at the GS-4 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-5 level. You must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted; recommended SF-50s include promotions and step increases (within grade increases).
Certified Law Enforcement Certificate, if applicable.
Any other Supporting Documentation required for verification as described in the announcement.
To protect your privacy and personal information, do not submit documentation that is not requested of you. Do not include the following types of information in your resume and/or supporting documents: Social Security Number (SSN); Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.; Photos of yourself; Classified or government sensitive information; Encrypted and digitally signed documents.
For more information on writing your Federal resume, visit the Partnership for Public Service Go Government website.
Failure to submit a resume and/or supporting documentation may result in elimination for further consideration.
Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. You must submit a complete Application Package by 11:59 PM ET on the announcement closing date.
Note: Applicants should use a personal email that they will continue to have access to instead of an educational institution, business or Uniformed Services email.
The application process is as follows:
1. To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
2. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
3. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
4. After submitting an online application, based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the applicant questionnaire.
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit My Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement is closed. Updated resumes will not be accepted after the closing date of the announcement.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. Your applications will appear on the Welcome page. Navigate to the job application and click Track this application to view your application status. The link will take you to the hiring agency application system, which has the most up-to-date status of your application. There you can review any notifications sent to you related to this application, including the invitation to take the USA Hire assessment. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means click here.
For more information on applying to a Federal job, visit the Partnership for Public Service Go Government website click here.
US MARSHALS SERVICE
HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION - DRHB
ARLINGTON, VA 22202
US
Next steps
Reasonable Accommodation Requests: To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact us within 24 hours of the announcement closing to request a reasonable accommodation.
To be considered for the position, you must meet all qualifications contained within the announcement.
Qualified candidates selected from the referral certificate will begin the pre-employment process which includes a background investigation, medical screening, drug screening, and physical fitness testing.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
