Supervisory Criminal Investigator

Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs•Albuquerque, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Justice Services (OJS), Internal Affairs Division in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The incumbent investigates allegations of criminal and non-criminal misconduct involving Indian Country law enforcement, detention officers, non-commissioned BIA officers, and tribal personnel employed by tribal governments. The role serves as an assistant to the Chief of Internal Affairs and includes supervisory, investigative, training, budget, coordination, and courtroom responsibilities. The position requires U.S. citizenship, a background security investigation and favorable adjudication, a valid driver’s license and safe driving record, successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination, and the ability to qualify and maintain proficiency with a firearm. It is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing, mandatory basic and advanced training, and annual training. The incumbent must live within 50 miles of the assigned duty station unless written prior approval is obtained. A financial disclosure report is required within 30 days of appointment. The appointee must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period; first-time supervisors must also serve a one-year supervisory probationary period. The position is approved for Secondary Law Enforcement Retirement Coverage, subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Meet initial and continuing firearm qualifications and maintain firearm proficiency; applicants must not be disqualified under the firearm eligibility criteria described in the posting.
Valid driver's license and a safe driving record during the four years immediately preceding submission of GSA Form 3607.
Pass a pre-employment medical examination and, if required, post-employment medical examinations to maintain fitness standards.
Pass pre-employment and random drug testing.
Successfully complete mandatory basic and advanced training and required annual training.
Live within 50 miles of the assigned duty station unless written prior approval is obtained.
Complete an applicable financial disclosure report (OGE Form 278e or OGE Form 450) within 30 days of appointment.
Meet the stated experience and education requirements; all qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.
Merit Promotion candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
For Secondary Law Enforcement Coverage eligibility: move directly from a Federal Primary/Rigorous position, complete three years of service in a primary/rigorous position, and remain continuously employed in secondary position(s) since moving from that position.

Responsibilities

Serve as an assistant to the Chief of Internal Affairs and review and investigate complaints against law enforcement officers.
Advise the Chief of Internal Affairs and make recommendations regarding operation and management of the BIA Internal Affairs program.
Supervise criminal investigators by assigning and prioritizing work, communicating issues and decisions, scheduling and granting leave, evaluating performance, taking corrective action, issuing awards, resolving complaints, and identifying and providing training.
Provide training, instruction, and guidance to internal and external law enforcement personnel on internal affairs policies and procedures.
Develop and implement an integrity and ethics training program for Indian Police Academy trainees and other law enforcement programs.
Assist with budget estimates, determine future budget requirements, and prepare justifications for departmental purchases.
Review, advise on, and monitor departmental and budgetary goals.
Coordinate with Federal, local, state, and Tribal law enforcement agencies on cross-jurisdictional or cooperative agreements and develop information related to misconduct by law enforcement and corrections personnel.
Testify in Federal, tribal, and state courts on criminal matters arising from internal affairs investigations and at disciplinary or adverse personnel action hearings.