training in criminal or civil investigative principles and techniques

applying laws and rules associated with criminal or civil procedures, searches, arrests and rules of evidence

preparing accurate, detailed investigative reports using clear and proper written language

interviewing witnesses and other persons, both informally and at formally recorded situations

conducting search and seizures and apprehending and detaining suspects

communicating effectively in writing in order to prepare investigative chronology, affidavits, criminal complaints, operational plans, and other law enforcement documents.

participating in various phases of investigations and understanding of progressively more complex interrogation and debriefing techniques

applying complex investigative methods in order to recognize, collect, and present evidence that reconstructs events, sequences, linkages and time elements, relationships, responsibilities, legal liabilities, and conflicts of interest, in a manner that meets requirements for criminal and/or civil prosecutions

utilizing surveillance techniques and procedures regarding the enforcement of laws and related statutes used in identifying, locating, investigating and arresting individuals

Applicants must meet one of the following:One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GL-05 level in the Federal government performing duties such as:A bachelor's degreemeet one of the Superior Academic Achievement Provisions. 1. Maintained a grade-point average of "B" (a GPA of 3.0 or higher) for all completed undergraduate courses, or those completed in the last two years of undergraduate study. - OR - 2. Maintained a grade-point average "B+" (a GPA of 3.5 or higher) for all courses in your major field of study, or those courses in your major completed in the last two years of undergraduate study. - OR - 3. Rank in the upper one-third of your class in the college, university, or major subdivision. - OR - 4. Be a member of a national honor (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. Please submit a college transcript(s) showing your grade point average for all four years of undergraduate study, including all transferred courses. NOTE: GPA's are to rounded to one decimal place. For example, 2.95 will round to 3.0 and 2.94 will round to 2.9. If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail or similar basis, your claim must be based on class standing or membership in an honor society.One full year of full-time graduate level education in a field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work (e.g. criminal justice, law enforcement, criminology, intelligence). One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent one year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours will satisfy the one year of full-time study requirement.A combination of specialized experience and graduate level education that, when combined, equal 100% of the total requirement.Applicants must meet one of the following:One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GL-07 level in the Federal government performing duties such as:A master's (or equivalent graduate degree such as a L.L.B/J.D.) in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g. criminal justice, law enforcement, criminology, intelligence) or Two full academic years of progressively higher graduate level education leading to such a degree in a field of study related to law enforcement.A combination of specialized experience and graduate level education that, when combined, equal 100% of the total requirement.National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.You will be required to carry a firearm while performing duties of this position. Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory.If you are selected for this position, you will be required to testify at court. Law enforcement officers and agentsbe able to testify without concern of impeachment.A mandatory component of continued employment is the successful completion of Basic Training, currently consisting of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) and the HSI Special Agent Training Program (HSISAT). The training is approximately 22 weeks.PFTs will be administered during the HSI Special Agent Basic Training. Every trainee must pass the PFT a minimum of three times throughout the duration of training.The date immediately preceding an individual's 37th birthday is the last day to be referred for selection (PL 93-950 and 100-238). However, the age restriction may not apply to individuals who are qualified preference-eligible veterans or who are currently or have previously served in a federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or 5 U.S.C. § 8412(d).You will be required to sign a Mobility Agreement and you may be reassigned to new location during your career based on the needs of the service. Assignment at your first duty station will be a minimum ofbeginning after successful completion of FLETC training.Current federal employees who apply to this announcement may be required to accept a change to lower grade which will reduce their current salary based on Federal pay regulations.You must possess a valid state-issued automobile driver's license at the time of appointment.Please see '"" for additional requirements.