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Department of Homeland Security TEC-Criminal Investigator-Special Agent in Multiple Locations, New York
This announcement is open to former Secret Service Retirees of the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) or Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) who are eligible for re-employment as a Federal annuitant; and Federal Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles in the commuting area. During the course of working in the Office of Technical Development and Mission Support, Criminal Investigators (Special Agent) carry out critical investigations and protection assignments. Duties include:
Providing protection for various protectees Conducting investigations Hired with the OPM approved salary off-set waiver granted to the Secret Service, annuitants can earn their full salary and their full annuity without penalty. Work Full-Time Maximum age limit (under 60 at the time of appointment) Receive Overtime Earn Full Annuity and Full Salary Earn Annual Leave and Sick Leave New hires under this authority will be offered a 4-year term non-status appointment in the competitive service. Individuals appointed before December 31, 2024 may continue their employment until their not-to-exceed date is reached. Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) and additional compensation of 25% of the base salary will be added to locality pay. U.S. citizenship is required. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Conditions of Employment:
If selected for this position, you will be required to:
Obtain and maintain a Top Secret Tier 5 clearance. Submit to a drug test and credit check prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. Submit to a polygraph examination prior to your appointment. Undergo occasional domestic and foreign travel. Possess a valid U.S. state motor vehicle operator's license and maintain a valid license while you occupy the position. Carry and use a firearm. Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory. You will be ineligible to occupy this position if at any time you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, unless you received a pardon or your conviction was expunged or set aside. Complete a pre-employment medical examination (including vision, hearing, cardiovascular and mobility of extremities) by an authorized Government physician and be determined physically fit to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties. You will be required to undergo regular physical examinations and to maintain a level of physical fitness in accordance with the standards and policies of this agency. Successfully complete a Mixed Basic or Reintegration Training Course as applicable. You qualify for the GS-12 level (starting salary $74,441.00) if you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level, which is in or directly related to coordinating difficult and complex protection assignments or staff assignment including but not limited to: covering designated security post at official functions/events and restricting secure areas to authorized personnel; as assigned, keeping in close proximity to designated protectee and taking any measure required to protect his/her life; providing protection while on travel with a protectee; supporting protective operations by interviewing unauthorized individuals attempting to gain access to secure areas to determine whether a security threat exists; writing associated reports; and applying protective investigation and case management methodology.
See posting for full list of preferred qualifications.