Criminal Investigator

Pentagon Force Protection Agency • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

The Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) performs investigative and threat-based security functions, including worldwide Protective Security Missions for designated Department of War (DoW) High Risk Personnel and security missions for designated visits by Senior Foreign Official Visitors. The Criminal Investigator conducts investigations into violations of federal law affecting PFPA-protected facilities and persons, including suspected violations of applicable U.S. Codes and federal regulations. The role also involves coordinating investigations with defense criminal investigative organizations and other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies when a DoW nexus exists. The incumbent provides oral and written security briefings and recommendations and establishes security requirements for protective detail members, DoW High Risk Personnel, delegation staff, foreign protective details, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment and may be required to complete a probationary or trial period.
• Must participate in direct deposit and be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• Must be able to travel extensively outside the continental United States, including to combat zones, and outside the assigned office commuting area.
• Must maintain constant physical readiness and be capable of maximum physical exertion without warning.
• Must meet medical requirements, including adequate near and distant vision, color discrimination, emotional and mental stability, and conversational-voice hearing; annual medical and physical fitness examinations are required.
• Must carry and qualify with PFPA-designated weapons, wear personal protective equipment, and pass designated PFPA equipment and occupational certification programs.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license from the jurisdiction of residence.
• Must meet the requirements of the Lautenberg Agreement concerning possession and carrying of firearms.
• Must complete all federal, DoW, and agency-directed training requirements to remain in the position.
• Must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by the closing date and document qualifications in a resume of no more than two pages.
• At the GL-9 level, must have one year of qualifying experience equivalent to GL-7 demonstrating inspection, investigation, enforcement, or compliance principles and oral and written communication skills for court testimony and suspect and witness interviews; or qualifying related graduate education; or a combination of experience and education.
• At the GS-11 level, must have one year of qualifying experience equivalent to GL-9 demonstrating crime-scene photography and sketching, independent criminal investigations, and oral and written communication skills for court testimony, suspect and witness interviews, and comprehensive investigative reports; or qualifying related doctoral-level education; or a combination of experience and education.
• Must meet the occupation's physical requirements, including moderate to arduous exertion, walking and standing, firearms use, exposure to inclement weather, required manual dexterity and limb function, adequate corrected or uncorrected vision, and hearing loss no greater than 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz.
• Must possess emotional and mental stability; a physical condition that would create a hazard to oneself or others is disqualifying.

Responsibilities

• Conduct criminal investigations involving violations of federal law that affect PFPA-protected facilities and persons.
• Investigate suspected violations of U.S. Codes and applicable federal regulations, including Title 32 CFR Part 234 and 41 CFR Section 102-74(c).
• Plan and coordinate investigations with other Defense Criminal Investigations Organizations and federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies when investigations involve a DoW nexus.
• Provide oral and written briefings and security recommendations.
• Establish security requirements for protective detail members, DoW High Risk Personnel, delegation staff, foreign protective details, and other stakeholders involved in protective missions.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family, with specific eligibility depending on position type.
• Coverage under the Federal Law Enforcement Retirement program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed