Criminal Investigator (Protective Services)(CTAP/ICTAP)

Internal Revenue Service•Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Criminal Investigator (Protective Services) provides all phases of protective services operations, including close protection, perimeter security, executive driving, surveillance and counter-surveillance, special events, special weapons deployment, advanced emergency medical techniques, and criminal protective intelligence analysis. The position involves extensive liaison with federal, foreign, state, and local law enforcement agencies in support of protective service missions and intelligence. Eligibility for access to Top Secret or “Q” level information is required. The investigator conducts executive-level protective service operations in Washington, DC, and other designated locations for the IRS Commissioner and other designated personnel. Duties include coordinating itineraries, special events, and day-to-day security; conducting advance security surveys and motorcade movements; preparing operational reports and after-action reviews; and providing designated advanced first aid. The role requires firearm proficiency, completion of specified Federal Law Enforcement Training Center courses, physical fitness, and agreement to work an average of two extra hours per day under Law Enforcement Availability Pay. A mobility agreement is required, and the employee must be generally accessible for unscheduled duty.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal Government, involving investigation of criminal violations and competencies needed to perform the position’s duties.
Experience conducting executive-level protective service operations.
Experience advising, consulting, and assisting supervisors and higher-level officials with planning and executing protective services operations.
Experience preparing clear written and oral reports on protective operations and after-action reviews.
Eligibility for access to Top Secret or “Q” level information.
Pass a pre-employment physical examination and meet required physical fitness and medical standards; maintain required fitness through regular examinations.
Submit to pre-employment and random drug testing.
Carry and use a firearm and maintain firearm proficiency; applicants with a disqualifying misdemeanor domestic-violence conviction are ineligible unless the conviction was pardoned, expunged, or set aside.
Complete or previously have completed FLETC Special Agent Basic Training, including Pre-Basic, Criminal Investigator Training Program, and Special Agent Investigative Techniques.
Agree to work an average of two extra hours per day under Law Enforcement Availability Pay and be reasonably accessible for unscheduled duty.
Sign a mobility agreement.
Reside within 50 miles of the official duty station to be considered for Home-to-Work transportation, which is subject to Treasury approval or waiver.
Obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business travel.
Be a U.S. citizen or national and provide proof of citizenship.
Meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements.
Provide two forms of identification for Personal Identity Verification.
Meet applicable performance rating, time-after-competitive-appointment, time-in-grade, minimum-age, and maximum-entry-age requirements.
Pass suitability screening, including applicable prior IRS employment review, tax check, fingerprint and criminal-history checks, background investigation, and continuous vetting.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Meet the specified vision, hearing, and emotional and mental stability standards.
Provide proof of equivalency for foreign education credentials if relying on foreign education to meet a requirement.

Responsibilities

Participate in planning and conducting protective services operations with other government agencies, including federal and state agencies.
Provide advice, consultation, and assistance to the immediate supervisor and Chief of Staff on planning and executing protective services operations.
Document protective service missions and protective intelligence analysis and development.
Conduct executive-level protective service operations in Washington, DC, and other designated locations for the IRS Commissioner and other designated personnel.
Coordinate with other agencies to obtain and coordinate itineraries, execute special events, and manage day-to-day security functions for designated personnel.
Prepare timely, clear, and concise written and oral reports on the planning, coordination, and conduct of protective operations and after-action reviews.
Conduct advance security surveys of designated locations before the principal arrives.
Conduct motorcade movements in the Washington, DC, area, throughout the United States, and internationally; provide movement information to field office staff and other law enforcement agencies.
Perform designated advanced first-aid procedures as required.
Perform protective services functions including close protection, perimeter security, executive driving, surveillance and counter-surveillance, special weapons deployment, emergency medical techniques, and protective intelligence analysis.
Maintain firearm proficiency and complete required law-enforcement training.