Criminal Investigator - Special Agent
Office of the Inspector General
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Criminal Investigator (Southwest Border Coordinator)
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
Department of Justice
Job Description
Summary
This job involves serving as an expert advisor on criminal investigations related to firearms trafficking along the Southwest border, working closely with other law enforcement agencies to plan policies and oversee operations.
The role focuses on coordinating programs, evaluating efficiency, and providing recommendations to improve investigative efforts.
It's a great fit for experienced investigators with strong collaboration skills and a background in federal law enforcement who enjoy strategic planning and inter-agency work.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-1811-14 level
- Demonstrated knowledge of ATF law enforcement investigative techniques
- Experience coordinating programs and making operational decisions in criminal investigations
- Proven ability to negotiate and collaborate with state, local, or federal law enforcement agencies
- Skills in analyzing and evaluating law enforcement policies with recommendation capabilities
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain necessary security clearances
- Resume must clearly reflect all specialized experience and qualifications
Full Job Description
This position is located in Office of Intelligence Operations, National Firearms Trafficking Center in Tucson, AZ.
The selectee serves as a consultant and expert advisor to external law enforcement agencies and participates in major ATF policy and program planning initiatives.
To qualify for this position at the GS-1811-15 grade level, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-1811-14 by the closing date of this announcement.
Specialized experience is demonstrated experience, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position.
Experience must be in the normal line of progression or must be related to the work of the position advertised and must be reflected in resume.
Specialized experience must include all of: Applying ATF law enforcement investigative techniques and coordinating programs to make operational decisions regarding investigations of a criminal nature; AND Negotiating and collaborating with others (i.e.
interacting with other law enforcement agency (state, local or federal); AND Analyzing and evaluating law enforcement policies and providing recommendations.
Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.
See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. Major Duties:
The major duties of the Criminal Investigator (Southwest Border Coordinator) position include, but are not limited to, the following: Provides investigative expertise and oversight for criminal investigation and organizational performance.
Serves as a consultant and expert advisor to external law enforcement agencies and participates in major ATF policy and program planning initiatives.
Participates directly with outside law enforcement agencies and appropriate executive level officials in ATF to develop broad operating policies and operational initiatives.
Plans, directs, coordinates, and oversees studies and surveys to evaluate programs and ensure efficiency and economy of operations.
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