This position is in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Office of Inspector General (OIG), located in Washington, DC. The OIG conducts, supervises, and coordinates audits and investigations of the programs and operations of the SEC. If selected, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for preventing and detecting fraud, waste, and abuse and to promote integrity, economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the Commission's programs and operations.

Duties

At the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) and value a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the communities we serve. As such, we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who share our commitment to public service. The incumbent of this position will: Serve as a Special Agent on complex criminal, civil and administrative investigations. Plan, coordinate, conduct, complete, and report on routine as well as priority, complex, high-profile, and sensitive investigations. Prepare reports summarizing investigative activities and findings based on the investigative record. Respond to questions and inquiries on matters of SEC procedure, or policy relative to the agency investigative policies and/or ongoing investigations from agency staff, securities industry staff, other federal agencies, and the public. Collaborate with the SEC legal staff, U.S. Attorney's Office, and/or other local, state or federal agencies on matters under investigation. Draft and prepare extensive reports of investigation summaries, including recommendations for prospective and corrective action.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen.
• Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all the instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in you not being considered for this position.
• Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.
• This position has promotion potential to the SK-14.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a one-year probationary period.
• SECURITY CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position.
• DRUG TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements.
• PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.
• This position is eligible to request telework in accordance with the SEC 's OIG's telework policy.
• Existing Participants in the SEC’s Remote Telework Program are eligible to apply for this position. If selected, management will evaluate and communicate whether the position will allow for continued participation in Remote Telework.

Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-12 level for the grade 13. Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-13 level for the grade 14. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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. BASIC REQUIREMENT: BASIC REQUIREMENT: Training Requirement: You must have successfully completed a basic law enforcement training program such as the Criminal Investigator Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, or military or other equivalent. Age Requirement: There is a maximum entry age of the day before your 37th birthday (excluding preference eligible veterans) for entry into law enforcement office positions. This position is covered by the special retirement provisions for Federal Law Enforcement Officers [5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or 5 U.S.C. 8412(d)] and have a mandatory retirement age of 57. If you are over age 37, you must have been or currently be covered by the special retirement provisions and be able to complete at least 20 years of covered service by age 57. Physical/Medical Requirement: The selectee may have to pass a pre-appointment physical examination and meet the physical requirements for this position as required by this agency. The duties of positions in this series require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. Sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Since the duties of these positions are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to himself/herself, or others is disqualifying. Work may involve physically restraining others and defending oneself or others against physical attack. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement: SK-13: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-12 grade level. Specialized experience includes all of the following: 1. Planning, conducting and reporting on complex civil, criminal or administrative investigations involving suspected violations of fraud against the government, financial crimes, misconduct or illegal/inappropriate actions of agency staff; and 2. Participating in investigations, search warrants, arrests, surveillance, undercover operations and related activities with guidance from more senior agents; and 3. Coordinating the efforts with law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and federal level as it relates to financial crimes investigations; and 4. Maintaining liaison with law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and national level as it relates to financial crimes investigations. SK-14: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-13 grade level. Specialized experience includes all of the following: 1. Planning, conducting and reporting on complex civil, criminal or administrative investigations involving suspected violations of fraud against the government, financial crimes, misconduct or illegal/inappropriate actions of agency staff; and 2. Leading teams on investigations, search warrants, arrests, surveillance, undercover operations and related activities with guidance from senior agents; and 3. Coordinating the efforts with law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and federal level as it relates to financial crimes investigations; and 4. Advising other special agents and investigators on work assigned to support case activity.

Contacts

• Address Office of Inspector General 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 US
• Name: ask HR
• Email: [email protected]