Detective

Full Job Description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: Ft. Benning is located in the "Tri-Community" comprised of Columbus and Ft. Benning, GA; and Phoenix City, AL.

Columbus (third-largest city in Georgia) is a growing community. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience in the federal service which include 1) Conducting investigations into alleged or suspected violations of criminal law and military regulations in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations, and policies; 2) Responding to crime scenes to collect and preserve evidence; and 3) preparing case records to include investigation findings and recommendations.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). Major Duties:

• Conduct investigations to apprehend and/or to detain persons committing crimes.
• Analyze data to identify suspects and develop case information to formally press charges.
• Testify at trials, hearing, court materials and other federal judiciary proceedings regarding results of the investigation.
• Perform Surveillance on suspects, crime scenes, and suspected criminal activity.
• Write technical reports pertaining to investigation findings.
• Prepare and serve civil arrest reports, accountability reports, paperwork to correctional institutions, and arrest reports for service members by civil law enforcement authorities.
• Responsible for proper documentation and safeguard of all evidence obtained during investigations.
• Ensure adequate measures are taken to provide temporary holding and transportation of court evidence.
• Ensure evidence holding facilities are properly maintained.
• Serve as the point of contact for civil law enforcement agencies and serves due process to military and civilian personnel on the installation.
• Assist in serving outstanding arrest warrants and civil documentation.
• Facilitate informal resolution of issues arising due to jurisdictional or procedural differences between military and civilian agencies.
• Coordinate the transfer of detainees from civilians to military control.