The primary purpose of this position is to provide investigative analytical and organization assistance in support of International/Domestic Law Enforcement and Humanitarian efforts. **This announcement will close upon receipt of the first 100 applicants if received by closing date of announcement. **This is NOT a remote position, telework is available. **This is a Night Shift position.

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. Basic Duties include but not limited to: Analyses and processes incoming messages from INTERPOL member countries and federal, state, tribal, and local law enforcement authorities. Conducts queries of law enforcement systems and identifies data for entry into the INTERPOL Envoy Communications Environment (ECE). Searches and gathers information using law enforcement investigative systems to locate foreign fugitives and/or criminal records on subjects of investigations. Communicates in writing and verbally with domestic and foreign law enforcement regarding INTERPOL Washington cases, ensuring all information is documented in the case file. Independently identifies conventional program issues or problems in programs of small scope. Reviews criminal case information to ensure compliance to INTERPOL Washington policies and procedures. Researches and analyzes conventional program issues. Based on conditions and factors that relate to the criminal investigative programs, determines what information is required, and collects from many sources. Independently identifies conventional program issues or problems in programs of small scope. Assists with coordinating initiatives and works within task force groups to accomplish criminal investigative goals.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• You may be required to complete a one-year probationary or two-year trial period.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
• Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
• Additional selections may be made from this announcement, at any time, if openings occur in other offices serviced by Justice Management Division, HR Operations.
• Shift Work: M-F 10pm-6am (at some point, schedule may adjust to include a weekend day (example: Friday/Saturday or Sunday/Monday). Night shift work includes a shift differential pay allowance.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Investigative Analyst (GS-1805-7), you must possess one full year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GS-5). Specialized experience for this grade level is defined as: Conducting queries of law enforcement and/or compliance systems using databases to research and analyze electronic case files; communicating in writing and verbally with domestic and/or foreign law enforcement and/or partner agencies; AND applying investigative policies and procedures. OR Successful completion of one year of graduate-level education for the substitution of the required specialized experience listed above. OR Superior Academic Achievement:Successful completion of all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in Education above. Superior Academic Achievement is based on:(1) Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR (2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR (3) Honor Society Membership - Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achsnatl.org/). OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. If you are a current or former government employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1 year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade level (GS-5), to meet the time-in-grade requirements for this occupational series and grade. Please ensure to submit an applicable SF-50 (please refer to the "required documents" section for additional information). To qualify for the position of Investigative Analyst (GS-1805-9), you must possess one full year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GS-7).Specialized experience for this grade level is defined as: Independently identifies conventional program issues or problems in programs; conducting queries of law enforcement and/or compliance systems using databases to research and analyze electronic case files; communicating in writing and verbally with domestic and/or foreign law enforcement and/or partner agencies; AND applying investigative policies and procedures. OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree; or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. If you are a current or former government employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1 year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade level (GS-7), to meet the time-in-grade requirements for this occupational series and grade. Please ensure to submit an applicable SF-50 (please refer to the "required documents" section for additional information). You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including Time-in-Grade, by the closing date of this announcement. Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

Education

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements, please see the statements below: Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, in order for it to be creditable towards your qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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 more information about this requirement, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website for Foreign Education Evaluation.

Contacts

• Address US National Central Bureau, INTERPOL, Washington Two Constitution Square 145 N Street NE Room 9W.300 Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Joel Schielie
• Phone: 202-702-5700
• Email: [email protected]