Job Description: This vacancy announcement will be open for 6 months OR until all positions are filled. Resumes will be provided to management every 2 weeks from the opening date of the announcement to the date is closes. If selected for this position, the incumbent will serve as a Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) assigned to one of the field or satellite offices identified above within the field division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). Typical work assignments will include: Job Responsibilities: Planning and conducting criminal investigations, operations, searches, seizure, or arrests. Using undercover operations to purchase contraband, observe illegal activities, or obtain additional intelligence. Assisting in enforcing criminal violations within the scope of ATF's enforcement activities. Participating in public relations activities. Obtaining evidence sufficient to justify probable cause of issuing a warrant. Observing suspects habits and movements to determine the source of weapons, alcohol, tobacco, explosives, bombs, or component parts. Job Requirements: You must be a U.S. Citizen or National Background investigation, credit check, and drug test and submit to random drug test are required. You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable. If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period. Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position. Must possess current and valid automobile operators license. Pass the Pre-employment Physical Task Test (PTT). The passing score for the PTT can be found at: https://www.atf.gov/careers/pre-employment-physical-task-test Sign a mobility statement and agree to be relocated at any time to any office in the United States, to include U.S. territories. All candidates will be required to perform a minimum of 3-5 years at their initial duty station. Pass a polygraph examination. Pass a firearms proficiency test and carry a firearm and ammunition. Medical Requirements: You must be found to be physically fit by an authorized government physician to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties. Qualification & Experience: Specialize Experience: To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, you must have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level. Specialized experience is defined as conducting the full range of criminal investigations using accepted methodology and problem solving techniques; obtaining investigative leads and factual data; participating in operational planning, searches, seizures, and arrests; reviewing evidence; and preparing case reports at the conclusion of a criminal investigation; Education: Must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related. Combination of education and experience: To qualify must have an appropriate combination of successfully completed graduate level education and experience. To determine your combination, first compute your experience as a percentage of the experience listed above; then determine your education as a percentage of the education listed above; then add the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate education in excess of two full years (36 semester hours) may be used to qualify. Job Details: Company: U.S. Department of Justice Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Los Angeles, CA, US Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here careersvite.com
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