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CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR

DHS Headquarters · Posted 126 days ago

On-site Washington, DC $125K – $163K Apply by Jun 4, 2026 Criminal Investigation ISTP
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About the Role

DHS is hiring for law enforcement jobs that have an exciting opportunity! Once onboarded, you may be assigned for up to one year to support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force. The law enforcement component of the D.C. Task Force is a partnership of over 20 federal and local agencies working together to make D.C. the safest city in America. Once the assignment ends, you'll transition back to support the DHS. Visit the D.C. Task Force page for more information

What You'll Do

  • →You may be selected for a position within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Chief Security Officer (OCSO), Investigations and Operations Division, Protective Operations Branch (POB) or the Investigations Branch (INV).
  • →The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Criminal Investigator conducting executive protection operations to safeguard DHS personnel, property, facilities, and information.
  • →Criminal Investigators may begin their careers in the Investigations Branch or Protective Operations based on organizational needs and will rotate between these roles as required.
  • →The intent of this position will be on a rotational basis between the Protective Operations Branch and the Investigations Branch.
  • →If selected, you will be place in accordance with the needs of the agency.
  • →As a CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR, GS-1811-13, your typical work assignments may include: Conduct undercover operations, surveillance, search and seizure, apprehensions/arrests, witness interviews, and suspect interrogations.
  • →Provide authoritative advice to agency management on investigations, law enforcement procedures, policies, and joint initiatives.
  • →Deliver verbal briefings to senior DHS personnel and other Federal, state, and local agencies.
  • →Conduct physical surveillance, threat assessments, and utilize intelligence-driven methods to neutralize threats to DHS.
  • →As a "rigorous" position, this position is covered by the Law Enforcement Retirement System.
  • →In accordance with Department of Homeland Security, DHS Directives System; Directive # 251-03 Revision # 01, candidates for law enforcement positions can not have reached their 37th birthday prior to the date of referral on a Certificate of eligible for a federal civilian law enforcement position.
  • →An individual who has passed the maximum entry age limit, but previously served in a covered position, may be eligible for consideration and reinstatement of coverage if they will be able to complete a total of 20 years of covered law enforcement service by the time he reaches the mandatory retirement day of 57.
  • →See OPM Retirement Handbook for further details.
  • →The Maximum Entry Age requirement may be waived for applicants eligible for veterans' preference.

Requirements

  • ✓This position requires the completion the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) or equivalent.

Personality Fit

This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:

Job ID: 063fcb12-ec3e-4984-8d40-04c5151ca29c

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