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CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR

Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV)

Department of the Navy

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$48,854 - $140,426

per year

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GS-7 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $41,966 - $54,557

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-6. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or 1 year graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a criminal investigator with the Navy in Arizona, where you'll gather facts, analyze information, and help probe suspected crimes or rule violations.

It suits people with some investigative background who enjoy detail-oriented work like interviewing witnesses, reviewing records, and writing clear reports.

Entry-level roles start at a junior grade, building up to leading complex cases for more experienced candidates.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GL/GS-05 for GL/GS-07 level, including collecting and organizing information, writing reports, and assisting in investigations
  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GL/GS-07 for GL-09 level, including gathering facts, analyzing data for discrepancies, conducting interviews, and producing evidence-based reports
  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GL/GS-09 for GS-11 level, including supporting federal criminal investigations, independent project management, and synthesizing complex data
  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 for GS-12 level, including leading felony investigations, applying advanced techniques like surveillance, and preparing cases for prosecution
  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 for GS-13 level, including strategic management of large-scale investigations, policy development, and providing expert advice
  • Familiarity with UCMJ, U.S. Code, and international law for higher grades
  • Ability to collaborate with federal, state, local, and international law enforcement partners

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

GL/GS-07 :Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS-05 level or pay band in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that includes performing the following duties: - Collecting and organizing information from various sources; - Writing details reports, summaries, or papers that present factual findings of a specific purpose; - Researching, collecting and analyzing data from a variety of sources relating to investigator; -Assisting in investigationsof alleged or suspected violations of law; - Assisting on structured inquiries, reviews, or projects that require analyzing information to identify facts or discrepancies.

GL-09: Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS-07 level or pay band in the Federal service(experience may have been gained in the private sector) that includes performing the following duties: -Experience gathering and documenting facts from various sources and producing detailed written reports; - Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law; - Experience analyzing records, data, or systems to identify discrepancies, patterns, or compliance issues; - Experience conducting structured interviews or inquiries to gather information from people; - Consolidating gathered information to produce a detailed report that presents evidence-based findings and supports a final conclusion or recommendation for action.

GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least theGL/GS-09level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrate your ability in the following: - Experience conducting or supporting federal criminal investigations in collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies.

-Independent Project Management: Experience independently planning and executing multi-step projects or inquiries from start to finish.

- Complex Data Synthesis: Experience managing and synthesizing multiple streams of information (e.g., records, interviews, open-source data) to produce a comprehensive analytical product GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level, demonstrating leadership and expertise in planning and conducting complex criminal investigations.

This experience must include tasks such as: - Experience serving as the lead investigator on felony-level cases (e.g., homicide, sexual assault, major fraud, espionage).

- Experience applying advanced investigative techniques, such as court-authorized electronic surveillance. - Experience developing cases for federal prosecution and presenting evidence to a U.S.

Attorney's Office. - Experience applying provisions from the UCMJ, U.S. Code, and international law to investigations.

GS-13: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level that demonstrates mastery of the investigative field and the ability to operate at a strategic level.

This experience must include tasks such as: - Strategic Management: Planning and managing large-scale, multi-jurisdictional, or transnational investigations.

- Policy Development: Developing or influencing agency-wide investigative policies, procedures, or doctrine.

- Expert Consultation: Providing expert technical advice to senior leadership on critical law enforcement operations.

- Advanced Intelligence Fusion: Collecting and analyzing operational and strategic intelligence from a wide range of sources, including federal, state, local, military, and foreign government partners.

Major Duties:

  • You will recognize, develop, and present evidence to reconstruct events, sequences, time elements, relationships, responsibilities, legal liabilities, and conflicts of interest.
  • You will conduct investigations in a manner meeting legal and procedural requirements.
  • You will provide advice and assistance both in and out of court to Military JAG and U.S. Attorney’s Office during investigations and prosecutions.
  • You will utilize knowledge of criminal investigative techniques.
  • You will handle evidence in accordance with the rules of criminal procedures, laws, and precedent court decisions including constitutional rights for search and seizure.
  • You will have knowledge of pertinent statutes, regulations, policies, and guidelines, including the Code of Federal Regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice for criminal investigations.
  • You will interview witnesses, victims, and suspects.
  • You will utilize criminal investigative techniques to conduct searches and crime scene documentation.
  • You will utilize additional techniques, such as protective surveys and assignments, surveillance, and undercover work.
  • You will collaborate with various jurisdictions, including local, federal, and foreign areas of operation to include coordination for protective operations.
  • You will provide protective support for designated personnel and other U.S. and foreign dignitaries.
  • You will develop and maintain sources of information.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/9/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12880809-26-ARS