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Investigator (Background)
U.S. Secret Service · Posted 48 days ago
On-site Atlanta, GA $91K – $118K Apply by May 21, 2026 General Investigation ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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Joining the Secret Service, Office of Field Operations will allow you to conduct difficult and complex non-criminal national security and suitability investigations, focusing on performing background investigations. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.
What You'll Do
- →The selectee will serve as an Investigator (Background) in the Office of Field Operations.
- →Typical work assignments include: Conducting pre-employment security interviews, retrieving records, conducting and preparing reports of investigations in compliance with federal laws and regulations.
- →Completing record searches at law enforcement agencies, courthouses, and mental health, financial and educational institutions.
- →Conducting face-to-face and/or telephonic security interviews with applicants and other references.
- →Compiling data and ensuring reporting is clear and concise in required reporting format.
- →Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the Secret Service's investigative and protective missions.
- →This Investigator (Background) position starts at a salary of $90,925.00, GS -13 step 1, with potential to $118,204.00 GS-13 step 10.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship is required.
- ✓Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- ✓If selected for this position, you will be required to: Obtain and maintain a Top Secret Tier 5 clearance.
- ✓For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page.
- ✓Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
- ✓Submit a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify.
- ✓For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
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 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
Job ID: 8f7144ec-5763-47d1-b110-bb4d34249be3
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