Job Description
Duties
Limiting Number of Applicants: It is recommended that you apply as soon as possible in order to receive consideration as this notice will close on October 8th, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. CT or on the day we receive 100 applicants (whichever comes first).
APPLICANT SUPPLY FILE: This announcement will be utilized to fill Criminal Investigator positions within CONUS.
Potential Duty Locations:
Altus AFB, OK
Ellsworth AFB, SD
Fairchild AFB, WA
Holloman AFB, NM
Kirtland AFB, NM
Maxwell AFB, AL
Minot AFB, ND
Shaw AFB, SC
Travis AFB, CA
Vandenberg AFB, CA
The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a criminal investigator in a developmental capacity, performing assignments designed to further develop applicable criminal investigative analytical and evaluative skills and techniques. Perform developmental criminal investigative assignments. Draft or prepare criminal investigative reports upon completion of each assignment for review by senior investigator. Assist in coordinating criminal investigative activity with other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Periodically assist in briefing investigative personnel, attorneys, and other interested parties on criminal investigative matters.
- This is a formal AF intern position in the Recent Palace Acquire Program (PAQ) and; as such, it is centrally funded by HQ AFPC/DPCZA and administered by the Special Investigations Civilian Career Program (SICCP). The purpose of this position is to receive formal and on-the-job training in Criminal Investigations and to complete developmental assignments & training outlined in the SICCP PAQ Training.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Please read this Public Announcement in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- This position requires the incumbent to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (18 U.S.C. Section 922(g) ((9)).
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:
- Position is designated by the Air Force as a testing designated position under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program and is subject to random drug testing.
- Employees must be able to work substantial amounts of unscheduled overtime or be available to work substantial amounts of unscheduled overtime on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. May also be required to work regular scheduled overtimes as needed.
- Requires occasional travel away from the normal duty station. Travel may include international locations, via various military or commercial means.
- Disclosure of Political Appointments.
- Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
- This position requires a mobility agreement of which the employee may be assigned anywhere in the U.S. or overseas. In addition, employees may be required to work in areas of unrest or in war zones.
- This position requires a Top-Secret security clearance. Favorable completion of a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) is required prior to an offer of employment.
- This position requires the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle. Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination (including vision, hearing, cardiovascular and mobility of extremities) and be determined physically able to perform duties without being a hazard to themselves or others.
- This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
- Applicants are subject to counterintelligence scope polygraph examinations as determined by the command. Failure to successfully complete a polygraph examination could result in disciplinary action as determined by the command.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the Superior Academic Achievement requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, - Administrative and Management Positions.
GL-07:To qualify at the GL-07 grade level, applicants must have superior academic achievement in order to qualify for this position.
EDUCATION: Superior academic achievement as demonstrated by:
1. Class standing (in upper 1/3 of graduating class) or
2. Grade point average (2.95/4.0 overall or 3.5/4.0 in major) or
3. Election to membership in a qualifying national honor society
NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.
- The CSA PAQ program requires a degree with overall GPA standing of 2.95 /3.0 or higher. All qualifications must be met prior to May 2025. This must be from an accredited college or university:
- Meet the qualification standards of the position
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- A U.S. citizen or a national (resident of American Samoa or Swains Island)
- Must sign a mobility agreement
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES ( KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of the fundamental principles, concepts, methodologies, laws, regulations, guidelines, precedents, requirements of various legal jurisdictions, and practices of criminal investigations.
2. Knowledge of the rules of criminal procedures, laws, and precedent court decisions concerning the admissibility of evidence, constitutional rights, search and seizure, and related issues.
3. Knowledge of sources of information and how to develop them and the latest technological advances used by criminals and investigators.
4. Skill in communicating orally and in writing.
5. Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions.
6. Ability to plan and organize work, consult effectively with others, and work as a member of a team.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS: Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP): LEAP compensates Criminal Investigators for substantial amounts of unscheduled overtime or their availability to work substantial amounts of overtime. Applicants are eligible to receive LEAP upon appointment. To ensure your availability, you will receive extra compensation in the form of LEAP, which is calculated at a flat rate of 25 percent of basic pay (including applicable locality pay).
Education
This position has an education requirement. You MUST provide official transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Specialized Training: Upon selection, employee must successfully complete the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center's (FLETC), Criminal Investigators Training Program (CITP), and Basic Investigation Course.
Please annotate all relevant certifications and/or training in your resume.
Additional information
YOUR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT COVERS:
- Participant Agreement
- Orientation program
- Mentorship throughout the Program
- Individual Training & Development Plan to assist with career planning, professional development, and training activities
- At least 40 hours of formal, interactive training each year of the Program
- Opportunity for career advancement
AFTER PROGRAM COMPLETION: - Graduates who are selected for conversion must have completed all requirements of the program successfully
- Demonstrated successful job performance consistent with the applicable performance appraisal program
- Met the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualification standard for the position to which the PAQ will be converted
NOTE: It is important to remember that eligibility for conversion does not guarantee that the Department of the Air Force will offer conversion.
LAW ENFORCEMENT RETIREMENT: IAW DoDI 1400.25 Volume 336, "The maximum entry age (MEA) for covered primary law enforcement officer positions is 37. Persons not appointed by the last day of the month in which they become age 37 shall not be originally appointed or assigned to these positions." The Agency will waive MEA requirements for otherwise qualified applicants with veterans' preference and may choose to waive MEA requirements based on compelling hardship, e.g., a shortage of qualified candidates; or for those applicants with prior Federal civilian special LEO retirement-covered service.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants):
Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.
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Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 Click here for additional information.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Excepted Service: AFOSI's Criminal Investigators are excepted service positions. Applicants who currently hold a Competitive Service status and are offered a Criminal Investigator position with AFOSI, will be appointed under AFOSI's Schedule A authority under Excepted Service.
Competitive Service applicants who are Career and have completed the three year service requirement permanent tenure (Block 24 reflects "1") are eligible for lifetime reinstatement rights. Competitive Service applicants who are Career Conditional and have not completed the three year service requirement (Block 24 reflects "2") are eligible for three year reinstatement rights. Two year Trial period will be required for all non-prior Criminal Investigators.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Pay will vary by geographic location.
*** The term "Current post-secondary student" means a person who is currently enrolled and in good academic standing at a full-time program at an institution of higher education; and is progressing toward a baccalaureate or graduate degree; and has completed at least 1 year of the program.*** The term "recent graduate" means a person awarded a degree by an institution of higher education not more than 2 years before the date of the appointment of such person, except in the case of a person who has completed a period of obligated service in a uniform service of more than 4 years.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above using a scored or basic eligibility rating. Your online application will be rated on the extent, quality, and relevance of the following: your experience, education and training, and competencies. All answers in the online process must be substantiated by your resume. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or on the application questionnaire may result in your removal for consideration.
Scored Rating: We will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of three categories, Qualified, Well Qualified, and Best Qualified, based on your experience, education, training and competencies.
If you are determined Best Qualified and successfully complete Phase II, you will receive a conditional job offer. If the information in your resume does not support your responses to the assessment questions, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your qualifications.
See "DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE" below for more information.
Referral: If you are among the best or top qualified candidates, your application may be referred at the highest grade to the selecting official for consideration.
Veteran's Preference : Veterans Preference Eligibles will be listed/referred above Non-Preference Eligibles. If numerical scores are used, veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% will receive 10-point preference and will be listed in the order of his/her numerical ranking. All other preference eligibles will be listed ahead of non-preference eligibles having the same final rating. For information on veterans' preference please click here.
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Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application for this Announcement:
1. Online Application : Questionnaire
2. Resume : For qualification determinations your resume must contain your name, relevant work/volunteer experience, average hours worked per week, dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present), and education and training (if applicable). Do NOT include photographs, links to social media such as LinkedIn, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume.
3. Veterans' Preference Documentation, if applicable :
- To claim 5-point preference, submit a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
- To claim 10-point preference, submit all required documentation outlined on the SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference) to support your claim (e.g., DD-214, official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, etc.). If we cannot verify your 10-point preference claim, your application will be reviewed for 5-point preference.
- To claim 10-point derived preference (i.e., spouses, widows, widowers or mothers of veterans), submit a completed SF-15 and all required documentation listed on the SF-15 to support your claim.
- To claim 0-point Sole Survivorship preference, submit a copy of your DD-214 or another form of official documentation showing that your discharge or release from active duty occurred on or after August 29, 2008 and was based on a sole survivorship discharge.
- For all preference claims:
- Submit a copy of your official DD-Form 214 (member copy 2, 4, or 7), which must include the character of service (i.e., honorable discharge). If currently active duty and applying under VOW Act, see VOW statement below.
- For more veterans' preference information, visit the USAJOBS Help Center
4. Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees : Submit the most recent copy of your SF-50 as well as a copy of the SF 50 showing your initial EOD in a LEO retirement covered position.
5. Certificates/Licenses : Applicants must provide copies of relevant certificates and professional licenses (i.e., CITP, BSIC, etc) in order to have them considered during the assessment process. Certifications and licenses will be verified prior to final appointment.
6. Transcripts : Applicants claiming completion of undergraduate or graduate degree(s) must submit a copy of their transcripts. Official transcripts will be required prior to final appointment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS:
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following: - Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
- Branch of Armed Forces
- Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
- Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
- Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
- Expected character of service/discharge and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
- Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
- Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.
Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form 214 must be submitted upon receipt.
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS: Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees
- Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
-Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees- List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.
Note: Applicant must not submit award SF50s-Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s). If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/08/2024
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:
DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE: PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
If your resume/application does not support your Assessment Questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
Agency contact information
Total Force Service Center
Phone
1-800-525-0102
Email
DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY
Address
AF Office of Special Investigations - Pentagon
27130 Telegraph Road
Quantico, VA 22134
US
Next steps
Once your application package is received an acknowledgement email will be sent.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application for this Announcement:
1. Online Application : Questionnaire
2. Resume : For qualification determinations your resume must contain your name, relevant work/volunteer experience, average hours worked per week, dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present), and education and training (if applicable). Do NOT include photographs, links to social media such as LinkedIn, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume.
3. Veterans' Preference Documentation, if applicable :
- To claim 5-point preference, submit a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
- To claim 10-point preference, submit all required documentation outlined on the SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference) to support your claim (e.g., DD-214, official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, etc.). If we cannot verify your 10-point preference claim, your application will be reviewed for 5-point preference.
- To claim 10-point derived preference (i.e., spouses, widows, widowers or mothers of veterans), submit a completed SF-15 and all required documentation listed on the SF-15 to support your claim.
- To claim 0-point Sole Survivorship preference, submit a copy of your DD-214 or another form of official documentation showing that your discharge or release from active duty occurred on or after August 29, 2008 and was based on a sole survivorship discharge.
- For all preference claims:
- Submit a copy of your official DD-Form 214 (member copy 2, 4, or 7), which must include the character of service (i.e., honorable discharge). If currently active duty and applying under VOW Act, see VOW statement below.
- For more veterans' preference information, visit the USAJOBS Help Center
4.
Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees : Submit the most recent copy of your SF-50 as well as a copy of the SF 50 showing your initial EOD in a LEO retirement covered position.
5.
Certificates/Licenses : Applicants must provide copies of relevant certificates and professional licenses (i.e., CITP, BSIC, etc) in order to have them considered during the assessment process. Certifications and licenses will be verified prior to final appointment.
6.
Transcripts : Applicants claiming completion of undergraduate or graduate degree(s) must submit a copy of their transcripts. Official transcripts will be required prior to final appointment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS: ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
- Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
- Branch of Armed Forces
- Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
- Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
- Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
- Expected character of service/discharge and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
- Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
- Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.
Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form 214 must be submitted upon receipt.
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS: Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees
- Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
-Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees- List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.
Note: Applicant must not submit award SF50s-Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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