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Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Chief of Police)

Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs

Department of the Interior

Fresh

Salary

$109,383 - $148,748

per year

Closes

February 9, 2026

GS-13 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job is for the Chief of Police in a Bureau of Indian Affairs law enforcement program, where you'll lead a team of criminal investigators and police officers, plan operations, and handle sensitive investigations in Native American communities.

You'll also advise on data reporting and work with other agencies to tackle cross-border crimes.

It's a great fit for experienced law enforcement supervisors who enjoy managing teams and improving program efficiency in a federal setting.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level managing law enforcement programs with criminal investigators and police officers
  • Experience collaborating with federal, state, and local agencies on cross-jurisdictional criminal issues
  • Assistance in developing annual or multi-year work plans and schedules for law enforcement operations
  • Qualification in firearms use per Gun Control Act of 1968 and Lautenberg Amendment, with no disqualifying criminal or background issues
  • Eligibility for Secondary Law Enforcement Coverage: direct move from primary/rigorous federal position, 3 years service, and continuous employment in secondary roles
  • Meet time-in-grade requirements for merit promotion candidates

Full Job Description

This position is with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Justice Services (OJS) who is searching for an individuals to serve as a Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Chief of Police) in locations specified.

The incumbent will perform a variety of administrative and supervisory functions and will assist the Special Agent in Charge with the overall planning, coordinating, implementing and directing of a law enforcement program in Indian Country.

Qualifications GS-13: To qualify at the GS-13 grade level you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level assisting with the management of a law enforcement program consisting of criminal investigators and uniformed police officers engaged in the investigation of criminal cases; collaborating with Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies on cross-jurisdictional issues related to criminal activity; and assisting in the development of annual, or multi-year work plans and schedules for the effective operation of law enforcement programs.

FIREARMS REQUIREMENT: This position requires that the incumbent meet initial and continuing qualifications in the use of firearms as outlined in the Gun Control Act of 1968, amended by the Lautenberg Amendment of 1996.

An applicant whose background includes any of the following will be ineligible for consideration: 1) convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding one year; 2) has any outstanding warrants or is a fugitive from justice; 3) unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance; 4) adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to a mental institution; 5) illegally or unlawfully in the United States; 6) renounced U.

S. citizenship; 7) subject to a court-ordered restraining order from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child; or 8) convicted of a misdemeanor crime of of domestic violence.

NOTE: To be eligible for Secondary Law Enforcement Coverage, you must 1) move directly from a federal Primary/Rigorous position; 2) complete 3 years of service in a primary/rigorous position, and; 3) must be continuously employed in a secondary position(s) since moving from a primary/rigorous position.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.

Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date. Major Duties:

  • Functions as the Chief of Police for the Agency Law Enforcement program, and exercises delegated technical and supervisory responsibilities.
  • Serve as an advisor to the Special Agent in Charge on the management of data collection and reporting and has responsibility for coordinating the development of monthly performance reports.
  • Evaluates subordinate leaders and evaluates non-supervisory employees with input from the team leaders.
  • Plans, organizes, coordinates and recommends policy for the criminal investigative and police program.
  • Supervises, conducts, and coordinates with other law enforcement agencies extremely sensitive inquiries and investigations involving the BIA law enforcement personnel.
  • Ensures all investigations are properly conducted and documented within prescribed guidelines regarding time frames, deadlines, formats, and submitted to the proper jurisdictional authorities for prosecution of further action.
  • Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed; recommends changes in workflow to increase efficiency; and promotes team building.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/23/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/24/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-26-12872417-CAWV-JM