The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment.

Duties

This position independently conducts or leads investigative teams in conducting difficult assignments that typically involve violations of law, regulation, or policy and interrelationships between and among programs, systems, functions, policies, and various issues. The investigations conducts may involve financial records and systems or consist of activities to review and evaluate the performance of an entity's assigned functions or activities involved in the detection of fraud, waste, and abuse. The activities also include criminal activities perpetuated by providers of services, contractors, employees, private individuals and others involving the programs and operations of USCP. This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance. Failure to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance may result in termination. Participates with the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations in the formulation of investigative and oversight program policies, goals, and objectives and the development of long and short range strategic plans for the OIG's Investigative and oversight programs. Ensures that basic policy and planning activities are implemented and that planning and procedures adequately identify vulnerable areas and provide for adequate coverage of USCP programs and personnel through a combination of proactive and reactive investigations and oversight reviews. Plans, directs and coordinates the conduct of the full range of investigations throughout the Department including the investigations of senior officials and Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) many of which are complex and extremely sensitive. Investigates complaints or information concerning possible violations of laws, rules, regulations, mismanagement, gross waste of funds, and abuse of authority. Makes recommendations for corrective actions, including changes in regulations, policies and procedures, when areas of vulnerability are identified related to fraud and abuse. Develops plans for countering fraud and abuse. Reviews results and recommends further action when necessary. Directs and prepares reports on conditions and situations identified through investigations of allegations and complaints, and recommends actions to take that will result in correction and prevention. Monitors disposition of report findings to ensure appropriate actions are taken. Directs and monitors activities in the conduct of interviews with suspects and witnesses, and information in developing cases, serving warrants and subpoenas. Participates with other law enforcement agencies. Serves as the liaison with USCP OPR, Criminal Investigations Section (CIS) on investigative and oversight matters, including the referral of cases to those offices for investigations. Reviews and disseminates reports from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other government agencies, as appropriate. Ensures timely referrals are made to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for consideration of prosecutorial action where there has been reason to believe there has been a violation of Federal criminal law. Provides assistance to DOJ in connection with such referrals.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen. Successful completion of a Background Investigation is required. Must complete a one year probationary period. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which is in or directly in line of work of this position. Specialized experience is demonstrated as: Experience investigating criminal cases requiring the use of recognized investigative methods and techniques and that may have included appearing in court to present evidence. Experience Investigates complaints or information concerning possible violations of laws, rules, regulations, mismanagement, gross waste of funds, and abuse of authority. Experience directs and monitors activities in the conduct of interviews with suspects and witnesses, and information in developing cases, serving warrants and subpoenas. Skill in written and oral communication and in supporting the production of deliverables to upper level stakeholders. All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date (09/15/2023) of the vacancy announcement. (Information on Qualification & Education are located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/)

Education

There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.

Contacts

• Address Office of Inspector General 119 D Street NE Washington, DC 20510 US
• Name: Yetreta Lomax
• Phone: (202) 593-3370
• Email: [email protected]