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Join to apply for the Criminal Investigator role at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Summary Are you ready to defend the homeland? Launch an impactful career as a Criminal Investigator with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) at ICE! This role requires no college degree and offers up to $50,000 in signing and retention bonuses. If you're bold, analytical, and ready to make a difference, join HSI and become a vital part of Homeland Security! Duties As a Criminal Investigator, at the full performance level, you will perform the following duties: Conduct and coordinate high-level comprehensive investigations involving individuals, groups, or large organizations operating at a local, national, or international level. Use electronic surveillance, interviews, polygraph examination, and physical surveillance to obtain evidence in investigative cases. Make arrests, confront multiple suspects, and secure scenes sometimes under potentially dangerous and hazardous environments. Take part in securing signed statements, affidavits, and documentary evidence for inclusion in reports or case records. Prepare sworn testimony on behalf of the government in criminal and federal grand jury cases. View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations at 235 duty locations throughout the country. These are non-bargaining unit positions. Announcement This is an open continuous announcement until 12/31/2025. The initial cut-off date for qualified applicants to be considered will be set for 10/10/2025. Additional cut-off dates for referral to hiring managers for selection consideration will be established by the agency as needed. Salary The salary range indicated reflects the lowest and highest potential salaries for this position. The actual salary range will be based on the applicable locality pay for the selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages. Suitability If you receive a tentative offer of employment, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306 and sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application prior to entry on duty. False statements may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan, ICE is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. All applicants tentatively selected for employment are subject to pre-employment drug testing; a final offer is contingent upon a negative drug test result. Requirements Conditions of employment Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service. You must successfully pass a background investigation which may include a polygraph examination. If referred for a polygraph, you will be required to travel at your expense to complete the polygraph exam and obtain a favorable result in order to continue in the hiring process. You must complete a pre-employment medical examination which may include a psychological evaluation and be found to meet medical standards. You must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test. Upon appointment, you will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. You will be required to sign a Mobility Agreement. The law enforcement profession carries inherent risks and you may be required to work alone in remote areas, at night, or with limited communication. This position requires carrying a firearm. A person with a misdemeanor domestic violence conviction cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition. You will be required to testify in court. Officers must be able to testify without impeachment concerns. The date immediately preceding an individual\'s 37th birthday is the last day for appointment (certain exclusions apply). You must have a valid driver\'s license prior to your final job offer. ICE Criminal Investigators may use deadly force when necessary, in accordance with law and agency policy. You must successfully complete a pre-employment Physical Fitness Test (PFT). A mandatory component of continued employment is successful completion of Basic Training (FLETC CITP and HSISAT). You must maintain the ability to meet the rigorous physical requirements of the job. You must live within 50 miles of your duty station. Qualifications Qualification requirements must be met by the date of application submission. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Do not copy and paste duties or assessments from this announcement into your resume as that will not demonstrate your qualifications. You qualify for the GL-9 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: One year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent performing investigations in programmatic areas such as narcotics, money laundering, financial crimes, human trafficking, fraud, international trade, network intrusion response, counterintelligence, counterterrorism, counterproliferation, or general criminal/administrative investigations; performing federal, state, and local law enforcement-related database queries; collecting/analzying information in support of general criminal or administrative actions; conducting or assisting with interviews; assisting in the preparation of reports. Education: A master\'s degree or 2 academic years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Combination of Education and Experience: A combination meeting 100% of the requirement. In addition, your resume will be evaluated for competencies including Problem Solving, Teamwork, Interpersonal Skills, and Flexibility. National Service Experience and other program considerations are described as part of the evaluation. Interagency and Special Instructions Veterans, ICTAP, and other programs are described; this is Direct Hire Authority. See the announcement for details. Education If relying on education to meet qualification requirements, submit official/unofficial transcripts or course descriptions as applicable. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency; documents may be required as described in the announcement. Other Information Current federal employees may be required to accept a lower grade; automatic re-promotion does not apply. Special training requirements and PFT/Polygraph/Medical prerequisites are described above. Additional information about benefits and the hiring process is provided in the announcement. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications above, and the agency will review your resume and supporting documentation. Direct Hire Authority These positions will be filled through Direct Hire Authority. Veterans Preference may still apply if eligible. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Part-time Job function Other, Information Technology, and Management Industries: Law Enforcement Note: Other sections of the original posting were preserved here to maintain content integrity, but extraneous promotional content and non-essential items have been streamlined to ensure clarity and readability. For full details, refer to the official announcement. #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

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