Detective Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-08 level or equivalent, including law and rules enforcement, physical and personal security operations, patrol duties, control desk duties, coordination with local courts, or crime prevention activities.
• Meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements if applying as a merit promotion applicant: one year at GS-08 for GS-09.
• Knowledge of investigative concepts, policies, procedures, methods, and techniques for detecting, investigating, and resolving crimes, complaints, and alleged violations.
• Knowledge of security forces concepts, policies, directives, requirements, procedures, technology, methods, and techniques.
• Knowledge of evidence identification, storage, accounting, and custodial practices.
• Knowledge of applicable military, state, and federal laws and precedents concerning evidence admissibility, search and seizure, suspect rights, and access to information.
• Skill in planning and conducting proactive and reactive investigations, fact-finding interviews, and full investigations.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Pass initial formal law-enforcement training as determined by the functional authority.
• Obtain and maintain a Secret clearance and pass required drug testing.
• Possess a valid driver's license and be able to operate Security Forces vehicles and installed equipment.
• Qualify in the use of required weapons.
• Pass required medical examinations, meet hearing and color, contrast, and depth perception standards, and pass initial and annual Air Force fitness and physical-agility tests.
• Obtain and annually maintain required first-responder training and certifications in CPR, self-aid buddy care, and first aid.
• Ability to employ small-unit infantry/SWAT tactics and active-shooter response tactics while wearing protective gear.
• Meet the requirements of the Lautenberg Amendment; an individual convicted of a qualifying domestic-violence crime may not perform the duties.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• High school diploma or GED is described as desired, but the posting states that education is not a qualification requirement.

Nice To Haves

• A certificate from a federally recognized Law Enforcement Academy is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED is desired.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and coordinate the activities of three or more Police Officers as the work leader.
• Manage work-center flow, distribute work, and assign duties.
• Investigate crimes, complaints, and allegations involving military and civilian personnel within security forces jurisdiction that are not within AFOSI's scope.
• Coordinate with, serve as liaison to, and assist local, state, federal, and military investigative agencies on installation-related investigations.
• Serve as custodian of evidence and acquired property for security forces.
• Maintain required law-enforcement training, certifications, physical fitness, and weapons qualifications.
• Carry AF Form 688, Security Forces Investigator Credentials, while performing official duties.

Benefits

• The posting states that federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, with access to benefits for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on employment type and eligibility.
• Cost-of-living allowance (COLA) eligibility is mentioned, subject to change without notice.
• Relocation assistance may be provided if authorized under applicable rules.