This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Coast Guard (USCG), Commandant, Deputy Commandant of Operations (DCO), Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS), CGIS Family & Sexual Violence Division, Washington, DC.

Duties

You will serve as Crime Analyst, responsible for: compiling and reviewing data regarding criminal activity with emphasis on sex crimes; systematically analyzing data to identify and formulate conclusions about crime trends and other important factors to assist in the development of strategies and methods for the prevention and suppression of criminal activities; and preparing and disseminating statistics and reports to facilitate CGIS management and operational decisions and planning; and, at the full performance level, may be assigned to oversee operations and activities of the Crime Analysis unit and to act as the primary source of quality control and verification of information.Being a Coast Guard (CG) civilian makes you a valuable member of the CG team. Typical work assignments include:

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• This position requires a Top Secret clearance.
• This is a DHS Testing Designated Position.
• You will be required to undergo random alcohol/drug testing.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Pre-appointment drug test,

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-09 level, applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal sector. Specialized experience include: gathering and analyzing various types of criminal data from Federal, state, local and public agencies; monitoring, evaluating and coordinating a variety of warrants (i.e., parole & probation); working with criminal investigators to coordinate investigative efforts. ORtwo (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate educationORmaster's or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.B. or J.D.). To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade in the federal sector: Specialized experience for this position include: gathering and analyzing various types of criminal data from Federal, state, local and public agencies; monitoring, evaluating and coordinating a variety of warrants (i.e., parole & probation); working with criminal investigators to coordinate investigative efforts; utilizing a variety of law enforcement related databases to obtain, monitor, and update appropriate information for investigations, warrants, prisoner data, etc. OR  Applicants must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or possess an LL.M, if related.  OR  Applicants must possess a combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with budget analysis knowledge equivalent to a doctoral degree in the field. The quality of the combination of education and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work in the occupation, and is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a graduate course of study. Only graduate education in excess of 2 full years of graduate study may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grade GS-11. To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade in the federal sector.  Specialized experience for this position include: conducting analysis of investigative cases; accessing and collecting data and/or evidence from a variety of sources; determining investigative leads for further research and analysis or education.  There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 level.National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.  If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here

Contacts

• Address United States Coast Guard 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE STOP 7120 Washington, District of Columbia 20593-7120 United States
• Name: USCG Applicant Support
• Phone: 866-656-6830
• Email: [email protected]