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Criminal Investigator

Bureau of Industry and Security · Posted 2 days ago

On-site Salt Lake City, UT $109K – $142K Apply by Jun 10, 2026 Criminal Investigation ISTP
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About the Role

This vacancy is for a Criminal Investigator in the Office of Export Enforcement (OEE), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement (EE), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) within the Department of Commerce.

What You'll Do

  • As a Criminal Investigator, you will perform the following duties: Receive, develop and evaluate leads, original requests, complaints and allegations.
  • Find and develop evidence sufficient to prove or disprove allegations of actual or attempted violations.
  • Determine the nature, scope, timing, and direction of the investigation.
  • Conduct interviews, interrogations, and examination/procurement of pertinent records.
  • Conduct investigative activities including surveillance, writing and serving of subpoenas, taking sworn statements, preparing and serving search and arrest warrants, developing and utilizing informants and conducting detentions/seizures of shipments/items.
  • Study and review laws, regulations and legal opinions.
  • Practice and use various traditional and modem investigative techniques.
  • Summarize and report all investigative activities efficiently in a clear, logical and impartial manner.
  • Coordinate findings with other law enforcement agencies, other regulatory agencies, and other DOC program areas, and the United States Attorney's Office, as appropriate.
  • Conduct meetings with and deliver presentations to industry representatives on Export Enforcement (EE) objectives in the private sector and general public.
  • Train junior criminal investigators in required skills such as report writing, interviews and interrogation procedures, detention and seizure procedures, recording investigative information electronically, taking of statements, database and records checks, rules of evidence, export control laws and regulations.
  • This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Criminal Investigator, GS-1811-13, Full Performance Level (FPL) GS-13 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical locations with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Requirements

  • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
  • This position requires a TOP SECRET/SCI CLEARANCE: Any required investigations and clearances must be completed before the selectee can be placed in the position.
  • You must successfully pass a background investigation.
  • This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
  • A probationary period may be required.
  • Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/).
  • If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
  • All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
  • Bargaining Unit Position: No Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): Yes License required: Yes, Valid State Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
  • Drug Test Required: Yes.
  • This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing thereafter Pre-employment medical/physical required: Yes.
  • All applicants tentatively selected for this position must successfully pass all required physical/medical examinations prior to appointment.
  • Selectee must be able to successfully pass, as applicable, annual and periodic physical/medical examinations, and psychological screenings to maintain a level of physical fitness in accordance with the standards and policies of this agency.
  • Basic Training: You must complete or have completed the basic criminal investigator course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Glynco, GA (or equivalent training determined by the agency).

Benefits

  • A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
  • As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
  • Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
  • Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Personality Fit

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Job ID: 0f75a505-8246-4642-b0f5-ac0f713403f6

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