Job description

As a Criminal Investigator with the Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Investigations Team of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) located in Seattle, Washington, you will take a senior role investigating alleged violations of civil rights involving CBP employees and contractors across the country and managing high-visibility issues which often generate significant media and seat of government interest. The Investigative Operations Directorate (IOD) is within the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) at U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Typical duties include:

• Conducting proactive and/or reactive criminal investigations involving CBP employees and related entities suspected of crimes affecting the administration of Customs and Immigration laws including, but not limited to, fraud, perjury, giving false, fictitious, or fraudulent information, or other violations.
• Coordinating jurisdictional overlap and resource issues with other federal, state, local, and international law enforcement agencies.
• Preparing detailed reports of investigation and briefings, presenting the results of ongoing investigations to OPR, agency management, and the Office of the U.S. Attorney.
• You may be expected to travel for this position; 50% or less.

**ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY: This opportunity is open to current or former federal employees with competitive status, including those who meet the definition of a “surplus” or “displaced” employee, and individuals who are eligible under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA).

Salary and Benefits

This position starts at a salary of $129,451.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $168,283.00 (GS-14, Step 10) with promotion potential to $168,283.00 (GS-14 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

Experience: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:

• Planning and conducting complex investigations which involve coordination with multiple agencies and across multiple jurisdictions.
• Developing facts and evidence gathered during interviews, records analysis, and the ability to interpret and apply US code pertaining to criminal violations and civil rights and civil liberties issues.
• Developing and engaging in partnerships and liaisons with state, local, federal partners such as, but not limited to U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, DOJ Civil Rights Division, DHS.
• Preparing detailed Reports of Investigations and briefings regarding ongoing complex investigations for senior level CBP and DHS leadership, members of Congress, and other federal, state, and local enforcement agencies.

Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.

Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.

Age Restriction: Provisions of Public Laws 93-350 and 100-238 allow the imposition of a maximum age for initial appointment to a primary Law Enforcement Officer position within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In accordance with DHS Management Directive 251-03, the "day before an individual's 37th birthday" is the maximum age for original appointment to a position as a primary law enforcement officer within DHS. In accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03, unless the below criteria applies, you must meet this age requirement by the date of referral to the hiring manager.

Creditable law enforcement officer service covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), or creditable service covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8401(36) (as a Customs and Border Protection Officer) on or after July 6, 2008, may be applied toward the maximum age requirement. This age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving in a federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).

Formal Training: 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 Office of Professional Responsibility (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 Job Opportunity Announcement (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 and the training and mentoring you will receive during your participation in this program.

Limiting Number of Applicants: It is recommended that you apply as soon as possible in order to receive consideration as this announcement will close on April 3, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. ET or on the day we receive 150 applicants (whichever comes first.)

Interested in other career opportunities with CBP? Visit www.cbp.gov/careers and check the CBP calendar at www.cbp.gov/cbp-events-calendarfrequently for upcoming informational webinars, in-person recruiter events, and virtual career events.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $129,451.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Work Location: In person

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