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Location decisions will be determined based on the needs of the agency:
Atlanta, GA
Baltimore, MD
Boston, MA
Buffalo, NY
Charlotte, NC
Chicago, IL
Dallas, TX
Denver, CO
Detroit, MI
El Paso, TX
Honolulu, HI
Houston, TX
Kansas City, MO
Las Vegas, NV
Los Angeles, CA
Miami, FL
Nashville, TN
Newark, NJ
New Orleans, LA
New York, NY
Philadelphia, PA
Phoenix, AZ
San Antonio, TX
San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Seattle, WA
St. Paul, MN
Tampa, FL
Washington, D.C.
12/12/2019 to 12/16/2019
$41,204 - $59,291 per year
GL 7 - 9
Many vacancies in the following location:
No
75% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
13
No
Yes
DH-10677013-20-TEM
554145600
This is a Direct Hire Public Notice. Veterans preference, category rating and traditional rating and ranking procedures do not apply to this Public Notice. NOTE: Apply early! ICE will test a limited group of applicants for selection consideration. We will consider applications in the order in which they are received. Subsequently, applicants may be tested on an as needed basis to fill additional vacancies.
If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript or unofficial transcript which shows courses taken or in progress, grades earned, GPA, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating of your application.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost of consideration. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations within the 30 SAC locations and are assigned for the needs to the agency.
Geographic Locations: While the location in this announcement is identified as "location negotiable after selection," you have the opportunity to identify ONE geographic preference in your application. Your preference location is NOT guaranteed. The duty location extended at the final job offer will be based on the needs of the agency and availability of positions and funding. Upon final job offer you may be offered a duty location that is not within your geographic preference. You must be willing to accept any duty location that falls within the area of responsibility (AOR) of one of the 30 Special Agent in Charge (SAC) offices listed in this vacancy announcement. For example, if offered SAC San Francisco, you may be offered a final duty location of any office that falls within that AOR such as the Bakersfield, CA or Fresno, CA. If you decline the duty location offered during the official job offer, you will be removed from further consideration. This is a one time offer only. Selectees' applications will not be placed on hold to wait for a more desirable location to become available.
Severely Challenging Locations (SCLs): HSI is designating Presidio, TX; Alpine, TX; Deming, NM; and Saipan as SCLs. The maximum tour of duty will be as follows: Presidio: 2 years; Alpine, Deming and Saipan: 3 years. Upon completion of an assignment to an SCL, the employee will be able to request a self-funded reassignment to 1 to 5 preferred locations based on available vacancies and receive up to 40 hours of administrative leave for relocation. Also, employees who choose to remain at an SCL post beyond the maximum tour, pursuant to a service agreement, will be offered 1 of 3 preferred available locations. Additionally, if remaining up to 5 years, employees will be offered the position of their choice, based on available vacancies. Where available, the agency may offer government housing, pursuant to a rental agreement.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All applicants must complete and pass each required assessment in order to remain in the hiring process. Tentative offers will be rescinded to those who are not able to successfully complete the below requirements.
Initial Unproctored Assessment: The initial group of applicants to be tested will receive a link by email to complete a candidate experience record and an automated writing assessment. A PASSING score is required for the writing assessment which evaluates an applicant's overall writing ability, organization, presentation of ideas, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary. Prior writing assessment scores will be utilized if obtained within the last year. Applicants who completed the writing assessment within the last 12 months and did NOT pass will not be allowed to retest and will no longer receive further consideration under this announcement. If you have passed the writing sample within the last 12 months, your scores will be reused.
Special Agent (SA) Test Battery: Applicants who PASS the writing assessment will be invited via email to schedule the proctored SA Test Battery. The SA Test Battery can be completed at more than 500 test centers nationwide (no international testing locations will be offered). The test will measure reasoning and logic, experience, and writing skills. Applicants must PASS the SA Test Battery to continue in the hiring process. Applicants who completed the SA Test Battery within the last 12 months and did NOT pass will not be allowed to retest and will no longer receive further consideration under this announcement. If you have passed the SA Test Battery in the last 12 months, your scores will be reused. All applicants should review the HSI Special Agent Test Battery Preparation Manual and other position requirements posted under "Application Process" at https://www.ice.gov/careers/criminal-investigator.
Medical Requirements: This position has medical requirements. Click here for information about the medical process. You must complete a pre-employment medical examination and be found to meet the medical standards for this position.
Background Investigation: All selectees must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation for a TOP SECRET clearance as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Failure to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance may result in the withdrawal of a tentative offer or removal.
Polygraph: ICE has designated this position for polygraph testing, which you may be required to submit to and successfully complete as a pre-employment requirement. If referred for polygraph testing, you will be required to travel to a testing location at your own expense. If you previously had an unsuccessful ICE administered polygraph examination within the last 365 days, ICE will use those results, which will eliminate you from continuing in the hiring process.
Physical Fitness Testing (PFT-P): A pre-employment Physical Fitness Test (PFT-P) will be administered. A PASSING score is required. If you have failed a PFT-P, you are not eligible for consideration for 12 months from the closing date of the announcement that you applied to that required the PFT-P.
Documents must be uploaded as the correct document type or they will not be considered. Example: Resume must be uploaded and saved under the document type: "Resume."
Resume showing a detailed description of your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates with the month and year and hours worked per week for each paid and non-paid work experience job title listed and salary. You will be evaluated based on your resume and supporting documentation to ensure the minimum experience and/or education requirements are met. For tips on resume writing, please click here: Federal Resume Tips.
Transcripts: If you are claiming education as part of your qualifications and you meet the educational requirements by the close of the announcement, you are required to submit an official transcript at the time of application. A diploma is not an acceptable form of documentation. Your transcripts must show the list of courses completed, quarter and semester hours earned, G.P.A. and date degree conferred. The transcripts must also identify name of institution and include your full name.
NOTE: ICE will accept applications from current students who are expected to meet the educational requirements and be able to provide an official transcript within 9 months of the close of the announcement. However, transcripts will be accepted after the close of the announcement ONLY for applicants who receive a tentative offer letter. Official transcripts not received within the nine (9) month time-frame will not be credited towards qualifications and may affect the assessment of your qualifications or result in the removal of your application from the hiring process.
Veterans' Preference Documents: Although veterans' preference does not apply to direct hire, upon selection, Veterans' Preference documents may be required. Please submit proof of eligibility (DD-214, Member 4 copy or Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Those applying for 10-Point preference must fill out the SF-15 and provide an official document dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, and/or any other associated documentation based on your preference. If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions.
Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP): Please submit the following:
To apply for this position, you must complete the Occupational Questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10677013 and submit the required documentation outlined under the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section. The complete initial Application must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/16/2019.
It is your responsibility to verify that information entered in your application and supporting documents are submitted on time and are accurate. ICE will not modify, change or contact you regarding completeness or accuracy of your application.
To begin your online application, click the Apply button and follow the prompts to complete the online questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit Application button at the end of the process. Your application packet must include a completed assessment questionnaire, resume and any applicable and/or required supporting documentation. Please see Required Documents for additional information.
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
E-Verify: DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement.Financial Disclosure: If you are hired, you may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days after appointment.
Suitability: If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
ICE will test a limited group of applicants for selection consideration. All correspondence is sent via email, to include links for testing. Please ensure your USAJOBS account has your most up to date email address. ICE will not be responsible for emails not received.
Within approximately 4 weeks of completing the application in USAJOBS, eligible applicants may receive an "Assessments are Required" email from assessments@usahire.opm.gov to take the unproctored writing assessment. This assessment must be completed by Midnight on the date listed in the email invite. Applicants who pass the writing assessment will later receive another email invitation to schedule and complete the proctored assessment.
Applicants are referred for selection consideration after successfully completing the required assessments and meeting minimum qualifications.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
Firearms Requirement: You will be required to carry a firearm while performing duties of this position. Maintaining firearm proficiency in accordance with agency policy is mandatory.
Mobility: You will be required to sign a Mobility Agreement. You may be reassigned to a new location during your career as a Criminal Investigator based on the needs of the service. A minimum tour of duty of three (3) years at your first HSI Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Area of Responsibility (AOR) is required which will begin after successful completion of FLETC (HSISAT) training.
Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP): This position may require substantial amounts of irregular or occasional overtime. You will be required to work on an unscheduled basis in excess of the 40-hour workweek. You must be readily available to perform this unscheduled overtime on a continual basis.
Felony Conviction: You cannot have any Felony convictions to be considered for the Criminal Investigator position. Candidates under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense. False or fraudulent information provided by you is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C., § 1001).
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/554145600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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