Special Agents provide critical investigative and other law enforcement support to park and regional law enforcement programs to provide immediate and long-term protection of park resources, visitors, assets, employees and residents. Investigations involve the full range of law enforcement activities, such as conducting cover operations and surveillance, interrogating suspects, seizure of contraband, securing and serving warrants, transporting prisoners, and collecting and preserving evidence.

Duties

Detecting, investigating, apprehending, and assisting with the prosecution of persons who violate the laws of the United States while within, or while affecting, the National Park System Working in cooperation with other federal and state agencies, the parks and other National Park Service entities in enforcing laws Coordinating, cooperating and enlisting the assistance and support of federal, state and local law enforcement officers and coordinating investigative efforts with them Determining and directing the most effective manner for developing and executing an investigation Preparing investigative reports presenting necessary aspects of the investigation in sufficient detail with proper emphasis and highest degree of accuracy in support of prosecution Analyzing intelligence and using link analysis to determine relationships of individuals and the organization of criminal enterprises In coordination with regional office and park staffs, consulting with U.S. Attorneys through development of investigations and all aspects of preparation for trial Testifying in federal and state criminal or civil proceedings

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• May be subject to a one-year probationary period.
• All requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Status candidates must meet-time-in-grade requirements.
• You will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
• Prior to appointment, you must be determined physically fit by an authorized government physician to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties. See Additional Information.
• You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work
• You will be required to carry a firearm while performing duties and maintain firearm proficiency. You must be free of any domestic violence convictions
• You must be able to testify in court without restriction.
• A valid state driver's license is required.

Qualifications

In order to be qualified for the GS-11, you must possess one of the following: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GL/GS-9 level in the federal service investigating, apprehending, arresting and detaining individuals related to alleged violations of federal or state laws; testifying in federal or state court; securing search and arrest warrants through the affidavit process; collecting evidence in compliance with applicable laws and procedures; and developing intelligence data on individuals and organizations known or suspected of criminal activity - OR - B. A Ph.D., LLM or doctoral degree in a field related to law, law enforcement, or criminal justice, or have successfully completed three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in one of the aforementioned fields - OR - C. A combination of specialized experience, as described in A, and graduate level education, as described in B, that when combined, equal 100% of the total requirement. Please note: Only graduate education in excess of the first two years may be used in this calculation. In order to be qualified at the GS-12 level, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GL/GS-11 grade level in the federal service planning and conducting complex criminal investigations (e.g. those with overlapping jurisdictional issues, multiple involved parties, or limited physical evidence); testifying in federal or state court; conducting surveillance operations to gather intelligence/evidence; interviewing and interrogating arrested suspects; and collaborating with other law enforcement bodies and attorneys to coordinate investigations, share best practices, or prepare cases for trial. In addition, all applicants for all grades must currently hold or have held an NPS Type I law enforcement commission within the past three years - or - be qualified to receive a Type I Commission upon appointment based upon having completed approved NPS training as outlined by policy including Natural Resource Police Training (NRPT), Land Management Police Training Program (LMPT), US Park Police Integrated (USPPI). Maximum entry age: This position is covered by the Law Enforcement Retirement System and the incumbent is eligible for Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP). This position requires that criminal investigators work, or be available to work, substantial amounts of unscheduled duty based on the needs of the service. This position is designated as a primary law enforcement position for the purpose of retirement. The maximum age for initial entry into this position is 36. If you are 37 or older, or will shortly reach your 37th birthday, and have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement position, you may be exempt from this age restriction. You may also be exempt if you are a preference eligible veteran or if you qualify under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Visitor and Resource Protection 1849 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20240 US
• Name: Philadelphia Services Branch
• Email: [email protected]