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Criminal Investigator

U.S. Coast Guard · Posted 9 days ago

On-site Anchorage, AK $106K – $158K Apply by Sep 17, 2026 Criminal Investigation ISTP
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About the Role

This vacancy is for a GS-1811-13, Criminal Investigator located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, COAST GUARD INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE -CG-CGIS in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia.

What You'll Do

  • Coast Guard (USCG); and conducting investigations into matters referred by the Department of Homeland Security, Office of Inspector General to CGIS Headquarters..
  • Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
  • Typical work assignments include: Performing the investigative, intelligence, security, and law enforcement missions of CGIS.
  • Establishing contacts, maintaining effective work relationships, and gaining the confidence and cooperation of others.
  • Responding to requests for investigative assistance from Coast Guard commands and other law enforcement authorities.
  • Managing assigned projects in a wide range of law enforcement and administrative matters.
  • Writing clear and concise investigative reports and other documents in a timely manner, and presenting all indicated and developed information to supervisors, relevant commands, attorneys and courts or reviews and approves such reports.
  • As a "rigorous/primary" position, this position is covered by the Law Enforcement Retirement System.
  • In accordance with Public Law 100-328 and Departmental Personnel Management Letter 338-2, 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.
  • In unusual situations, a waiver may be authorized by the USCG Commandant up to age 39.
  • 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 he 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.
  • (See Maximum Entry-Age Requirements for Veterans' Preference Eligibles.) This position requires a mobility agreement.

Requirements

  • All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
  • Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
  • Key Requirements: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy.
  • To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Top Secret as a condition of placement into this position.
  • This may include e.g. a credit check after initial job qualifications are determined, a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs".
  • Must be a U.S.
  • Citizen or National.
  • Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
  • See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required.
  • This is not a Bargaining Unit position.
  • Selectee must provide a valid state driver's license and safe driving record.
  • Selectee subject to successful completion of pre-employment medical exam.
  • Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy.
  • Mobility agreement is required.

Benefits

  • DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
  • Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
  • DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
  • For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Personality Fit

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

Job ID: 087a2b4d-5137-47a9-b091-7e721834ec41

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