Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
U
USAJobs.OPM.GOV
Criminal Investigator
Career Insights for Criminal Investigator
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Maryland data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Criminal Investigator works on criminal cases either as a police detective or private investigator. Investigates people accused of crimes, gathers evidence from crime scene or other searches, reviews evidence gathered by other law enforcement officials. Collects information that may be used for criminal prosecution.
$67,498 / year median in Maryland
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Criminal Investigator
DutiesYou will serve as a Criminal Investigator & be responsible for conducting complex and highly sensitive criminal investigations into matters involving felony violations to the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ); performing internal affairs investigations into alleged misconduct by CGIS personnel; carrying out investigations into violations of federal laws and statutes under the maritime jurisdiction of the USCG; & conducting investigations into matters referred by the Department of Homeland Security, Office of Inspector General to CGIS Headquarters.
Being a CG civilian makes you a valuable member of the CG team.
Open Continuous announcement. The initial cut-off date for qualified applicants to be considered will be (30 days from posting). At the agency's discretion, additional cutoff dates will be established as vacancies & locations are identified during the open period. Requirements Conditions of employment All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume:
Being a CG civilian makes you a valuable member of the CG team.
Typical work assignments include:
- Performing the investigative, intelligence, security, & law enforcement missions of CGIS.
- Establishing contacts, maintaining effective work relationships, and gaining the confidence and cooperation of others.
- Responding to requests for investigative assistance from CG commands & other law enforcement authorities.
- Managing assigned projects in a wide range of law enforcement and administrative matters.
- Writing clear & concise investigative reports & other documents in a timely manner, & presenting all indicated & developed information to supervisors, relevant commands, attorneys & courts or reviews & approves such reports.
MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE
This position requires a maximum entry age for an initial appointment; applicants cannot have reached their 37th birthday by the date of appointment. Applicants who have passed the designated entry age limit, but who have previously serviced as a federal employee in a covered position, may be eligible to re-enter the firefighter/LEO service provided that they: (1) meet all applicable qualifications for the position and (2) will be able to complete a total of 20 years of covered an creditable Federal fire/LEO service by the time the firefighter/LEO reached the age of 57.Open Continuous:
You may update your application documents & some questions related to your personal information at any time during the announcement open period. Upon application, you may be provided a testing window to complete additional assessments. This testing window may stipulate a completion deadline before the announcement closes. It is your responsibility to complete the additional online assessments within the timeline provided to remain in consideration for this announcement. Failure to complete the online assessments within the testing window for this announcement will not preclude you from being considered for & completing the online assessments during a testing window on a future announcement.Open Continuous announcement. The initial cut-off date for qualified applicants to be considered will be (30 days from posting). At the agency's discretion, additional cutoff dates will be established as vacancies & locations are identified during the open period. Requirements Conditions of employment All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume:
- Social Security Number (SSN)
- Date of Birth (DOB)
- Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position)
- Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
Key Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See sss.gov
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a Top Secret clearance.
- This not a Bargaining Unit position.
- Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license.
- Mobility agreement is required.
- A pre-employment polygraph is required.
- This position requires the ability to carry a firearm and the appropriate criminal investigative training and experience.
- Selectee subject to successful completion of pre-employment medical exam.
- All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.
- This position requires the selectee to pass a pre-employment drug test.