Job Details

Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations at 242 duty locations throughout the country, including the Headquarters National Capitol Region.

Note: One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

Duties

As an Investigative Analyst (Criminal Analyst), at the full performance level, you will perform the following duties:

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must successfully pass a drug screen.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
• Requirements by Closing Date: All requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement unless otherwise noted.
• Probationary Period: This is a full-time permanent position (Career/Career-Conditional appointment). A one-year probationary period may be required upon appointment.
• Overtime work may be required to meet mission objectives.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret/Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Mobility - May be subject to reassignment geographically or organizationally.
• Travel may be required occasionally.

Qualifications

Limit your resume to 5 pages. Only the first 5 pages will be reviewed for eligibility/qualifications. Be clear and specific when describing your experience; assumptions will not be made regarding your qualifications.

Do not copy and paste duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaires into your resume, as that will not demonstrate your qualifications.

You qualify for the GS-7 grade level if you possess one of the following:

Experience

• One year of specialized experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent, involving research, data summarization, evaluating information, basic analytical techniques, operating computer software, and teamwork.

OR

• One year of graduate-level education from an accredited institution in a relevant field, demonstrating the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

OR

• A combination of graduate education and specialized experience totaling at least 100% of the requirement.

OR

• A Bachelor's Degree with Superior Academic Achievement, demonstrated by class standing, GPA (3.0 or higher out of 4.0, or 3.5 or higher for certain criteria), or membership in a recognized honor society.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Verification will be conducted.

Training

You will be required to complete the Homeland Security Investigations Criminal Analyst Training (HSICAT), hosted by the HSI Office of Intelligence. Failure to complete this training may result in reassignment, demotion, or separation.

Additional Information

Experience includes paid and unpaid roles, including volunteer work through programs like Peace Corps or AmeriCorps. Current or former political appointees must have OPM approval for employment offers.

The DHS encourages persons with disabilities and veterans to apply, offering potential non-competitive appointment opportunities. For eligibility and documentation details, contact the Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of the announcement.