Become a Criminal Investigator with the Investigative Operations Division (IOD) of the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
APPLY TODAY as this announcement will close on July 5, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET or as soon as we receive 400 applications, whichever happens first.
This is a Direct Hire Public Notice. Category Rating, Veterans' Preference and traditional rating and ranking do not apply to this Public Notice.
In this position, you will assist with the coordination and completion of complex and sensitive criminal, civil, and administrative investigations involving alleged misconduct, criminal activity, and/or corruption by CBP employees and related entities. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:
- Employing all of CBP's authorities and capabilities to lead and/or support investigations of crime, counterterrorism, and counter-intelligence activities.
- Conducting criminal investigations of crimes affecting the business of CBP including but not limited to extortion, collusion, conspiracy, forgery, bribery, embezzlement, theft, and fraud.
- Conducting criminal investigations of crimes affecting the administration of Customs and Immigration laws including but not limited to perjury, giving false, fictitious, or fraudulent information, human and/or narcotics trafficking/smuggling, and other federal, state, or local violations.
- Investigating individuals, businesses, employees, and criminal organizations that represent a significant threat to U.S. national security through the corruption or attempted corruption of CBP personnel and programs, to include foreign intelligence organizations and terrorist groups.
- Gathering and analyzing vital information, facts, evidence, and intelligence from a variety of sources including open sources, law enforcement, and CBP specific databases, and through interviewing subject and witness employees.
Duty Location
Vacancies will be filled in the following locations: Sierra Vista, Tucson, and Yuma, AZ; San Diego and San Francisco, CA; Miami, FL; Bangor, ME; Grand Forks, ND; Buffalo and Champlain, NY; San Juan, PR; Del Rio, El Centro, El Paso, Laredo, and McAllen, TX; Bellingham and Seattle, WA; and Washington, DC.
Salary and Benefits
This position starts at a salary of $61,965.00 (GL-9, Step 1) to $94,317.00 (GS-11, Step 10) with promotion potential to $134,435.00 (GL-13, Step 10). Employees receive the full package of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional 401(k) offering.
Qualifications– GS-9 Grade Level
Experience: You qualify for the GL-9 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as investigating and arresting individuals suspected of crimes; gathering and analyzing facts, evidence, and intelligence; serving search and arrest warrants; and preparing reports of investigations.
Qualifications– GS-11 Grade Level
Experience: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as serving as a witness to testify or present cases to grand juries; investigating individuals and organizations engaged in extortion, theft, and fraud; conducting undercover surveillance operations; and preparing and executing subpoenas, search, and arrest warrants.
Be sure to review the entirety of the official Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) on USAJOBS.gov, the federal government’s official employment site, for additional information about education substitution, combining education and experience, and evaluation criteria.
Criminal Investigator Training Program
Criminal Investigators must complete an initial course of basic training, specifically the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Glynco, Georgia, or an OPR approved equivalent course of instruction and the OPR Special Agent Training Program at the Customs and Border Protection Advanced Training Center, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, as well as additional training throughout their careers. Both basic and advanced training programs are designed to prepare law enforcement personnel with the skills, aptitudes, and competencies required to serve as a Criminal Investigator.
How to Apply
Click this site’s APPLY link to access the official JOA on USAJOBS.gov, the federal government’s official employment site. You will learn exactly how to submit your application package, to include your resume, an online assessment questionnaire, and possibly other documents. You will also learn about required competencies that should be reflected in your resume.
- You must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process.
- You should strive to include in your resume all information that reflects how you meet the Experience requirement, and your resume should not exceed five (5) pages.
- If you are currently a federal employee, you must meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (i.e., you must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service).
APPLY TODAY as this announcement will close on July 5, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET or as soon as we receive 400 applications, whichever happens first.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $61,965.00 - $94,317.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Travel requirement:
Work Location: On the road