Criminal Investigator

In order to qualify, you must meet the Superior Academic Achievement requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, – Administrative and Management Positions. GL-07:To qualify at the GL-07 grade level, applicants must have superior academic achievement in order to qualify for this position. EDUCATION: Superior academic achievement as demonstrated by: 1. Class standing (in upper 1/3 of graduating class) or 2. Grade point average (2.95/4.0 overall or 3.5/4.0 in major) or 3. Election to membership in a qualifying national honor society NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. *The CSA PAQ program requires a degree with overall GPA standing of 2.95 /3.0 or higher. All qualifications must be met prior to May 2025. This must be from an accredited college or university: Meet the qualification standards of the position Must be at least 16 years of age A U.S. citizen or a national (resident of American Samoa or Swains Island) Must sign a mobility agreement KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of the fundamental principles, concepts, methodologies, laws, regulations, guidelines, precedents, requirements of various legal jurisdictions, and practices of criminal investigations. 2. Knowledge of the rules of criminal procedures, laws, and precedent court decisions concerning the admissibility of evidence, constitutional rights, search and seizure, and related issues. 3. Knowledge of sources of information and how to develop them and the latest technological advances used by criminals and investigators. 4. Skill in communicating orally and in writing. 5. Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions. 6. Ability to plan and organize work, consult effectively with others, and work as a member of a team. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS: Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP): LEAP compensates Criminal Investigators for substantial amounts of unscheduled overtime or their availability to work substantial amounts of overtime. Applicants are eligible to receive LEAP upon appointment. To ensure your availability, you will receive extra compensation in the form of LEAP, which is calculated at a flat rate of 25 percent of basic pay (including applicable locality pay).
Force Renewal Programs are designed to attract students & recent graduates with management/leadership potential to careers as Federal employees with the Air Force Civilian Service. This is accomplished by recruiting & selecting high-caliber candidates & training them to become competent, effective, & productive employees in a variety of career fields; providing training & developmental opportunities, & preparing them to successfully complete required training & developmental assignments.