Criminal Investigator (Special Agent)

Quick Facts

• Role: Criminal Investigator (Special Agent)

• Focus: Protective security operations and complex criminal investigations for the EPA Administrator

• Work model: Office-centered; regular onsite reporting to the duty station

Description

Lead, plan, and conduct protective security operations and highly complex criminal investigations for the EPA Administrator. Duties include security advance planning and execution (site surveys, risk assessments, operational and travel plans, motorcade logistics, and threat/vulnerability analysis), coordinating with federal/state/local and private sector partners, and supporting warrant service, searches and arrests, evidence preservation, and grand jury/trial/prosecution activities.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 calendar days after the announcement closing date

• Background investigation due to High Risk designation; complete all pre-employment security process requirements

• Obtain and maintain a top-secret security clearance

• Submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure form within 30 days of first day and annually thereafter

• REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or Enhanced Driver’s License required if used during onboarding (alternative documents may be accepted)

• Valid driver’s license required; able to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle

• Physically fit to perform strenuous, physically demanding duties

• Pre-employment and ongoing requirements: drug testing, pre-employment physical (including psychological evaluation), and medical monitoring program participation

• Age: at least 21 at appointment; not over 36 unless eligible for waiver/exception

• Required law enforcement training: complete CITP and Environmental Investigations Basic (EIB) at Glynco on the first attempt (or provide prior completion)

• Firearm eligibility required; not disqualified under 18 USC 911(g) and must not have felony convictions

• Available for long and irregular hours, including holidays; may be assigned on extended temporary duty and reassigned to different duty locations

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal benefits for employees and their families (vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System)

• Relocation or recruitment incentive may be offered if applicable criteria are met

• Situational telework may be approved based on eligibility and limited-duration assignment needs