This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Protective Service (FPS) in San Fransisco, CA, San Francisco, California. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is .to manage, direct and supervise the criminal investigative and intelligence programs and other law enforcement activities involving the investigation, apprehension, and detention of individuals suspected or convicted of offenses against the criminal laws of the United States. Duties performed: Monitor the progress of all investigations through frequent, recurring discussions with assigned criminal investigators and staff, including reviewing plans for key aspects of criminal investigations. Manage and oversee the review and analysis of information gathered at the regional level for coordination with the Threat Management Division at FPS headquarters. Maintain liaison with Federal and local law enforcement agencies for coordination and cooperation in conducting joint criminal investigations and for assembling and presenting evidence in criminal matters, relating to felonies and other major criminal investigations. Exercise the full range of supervisory authorities and responsibilities in directing the

Requirements

Qualifications

In order to qualify for the GS-14 level, you must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-13 level in the Federal service that included: Analyzing and evaluating regional criminal investigative programs, policies, procedures to ensure effectiveness of operations; Providing technical advice and guidance to criminal investigators and staff regarding critical operations related to criminal investigative programs; Leading criminal investigations and modifying investigative plans to address criminal activity or potential threats; and Leading and directing the work of subordinate staff responsible for criminal investigations (i.e. assigning work, developing performance standards, making authoritative decisions regarding personnel actions, etc.). NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet the qualifications, otherwise you will be found ineligible. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Only the first five pages of your resume will be used to make an eligibility/qualifications determination. Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 (you may need to submit more than one), "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. NOTE: 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. Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP): Incumbent is subject to work unscheduled duty hours and must be available for unscheduled duty based upon the needs of the agency. Therefore, the incumbent is eligible for Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) of an additional 25% and is subject to the provisions of the LEAP Act of 1994. Firearms Requirement: You must carry firearms and maintain proficiency in their care and use in accordance with FPS policy and standards. Lautenberg Amendment: This position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position. Training Requirement: Youmust successfully complete the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center's Criminal Investigator Training Program, or its equivalent. Medical: The person selected for this position must be determined physically fit by an authorized government physician to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties. This position may be subject to periodic incumbent examinations in the future. Age Requirement: There is a maximum entry age of the day before your 37th birthday (except for veterans preference eligibles) for entry into law enforcement officer positions. Applicants who have previously been employed in a Federal law enforcement officer position covered by 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or S U.S.C. 8412(d) are not restricted from applying. Primary/Rigorous Requirement: Experience in primary/rigorous law enforcement position(s), or equivalent experience outside the Federal government, is a mandatory prerequisite (5 CFR 831.902 & 5 CFR 842.802). Mobility Agreement: This position may require the incumbent to be reassigned to a different geographic location. Accordingly, the incumbent will be required tosign a mobility agreement, which will remain in effect while assigned to this position as a criminal investigator.

Contacts

• Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598-0170 US
• Name: Philadelphia Services Branch
• Email: [email protected]