About the Position: As an Investigative Operations Specialist you will provide operational support to United States Army Criminal Investigation Division (USACID) Special Agents in the conduct of criminal investigations, operations. Additionally, you will conduct liaison activities with local agencies and entities to ensure that USACID field offices can efficiently complete their mission. The position is located at Fort Belvoir, VA.

Duties

Perform open-source research in areas such as: social media checks, service record book review, and law enforcement (LE) databases checks in support of criminal investigations. Utilize non-traditional investigative techniques/investigative strategies to make recommendations on case-related actions. Conduct analysis of surveillance information involving criminal activity which may include unauthorized requests for sensitive information, loss, compromise, leakage, and unauthorized disclosure of classified material. Summarize any actionable and/or situational awareness-related intelligence suitable for dissemination to DoD equities and the greater law enforcement community. Provide personal and executive protection operations in support of USACID's protectees. Conduct driving route analysis and route surveys to determine primary and alternate routes of travel.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance.
• This position has been identified as a Testing Designated Position. The employee must submit to pass a drug test prior to appointment and is subject to random drug testing thereafter.
• Employee must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Business travel is up to 50% of the time.
• May be subject to a Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph examination based on assignment.
• The incumbent of this position may be authorized to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18, U.S.C., Section 922(g)(91)).
• The incumbent will be required to qualify for and maintain qualification for, carry, and use government-owned firearms and, per the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• The incumbent must not have any pending charges or convictions for domestic violence that were not expunged, set aside, or pardoned.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience GS 11: One year of specialized experience which includes assist with the implementation of protective instructions/procedures; prepare protective service reports for senior level management; and contribute ideas that lead to an effective protective services division. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Criminal Justice. 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. Specialized Experience GS 12: One year of specialized experience which includes implement protective service instructions/procedures; plan logistics for protective services and/or transportation; cover a designated security post for the protective services division; and prepare and present reports to senior level management on protective services. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Specialized Experience GS 13: One year of specialized experience which includes utilize qualitative and quantitative methods to assess/improve protective service operations; complete criminal intelligence reports to exchange pertinent information with federal, state, local, and international partner law enforcement/intelligence agencies; apply knowledge of criminal laws, policies, regulations, and/or precedents to carry out criminal investigations; and evaluate the effectiveness of planning actions as related to protective service operations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Criminal InvestigationInvestigative AnalysisInvestigative Reporting GS-11: Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09). GS-12: Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). GS-13: Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address HT-W4VKAA USA CRIM INVEST TASK FORCE CB101A2 DO NOT MAIL Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]