Criminal Investigator (RA)

Dual Compensation Off-Set Waiver for Criminal Investigators (Special Agents) Approved for Rehires: This announcement is being used to recruit CSRS and FERS annuitants on a limited basis with a waiver of salary offset (if a dual compensation waiver is requested) under certain specified circumstances not to exceed 12/31/2028. Annuitants who are reemployed with a salary offset (dual compensation) waiver are eligible for: Full annuity and full Federal salary. Annual and sick leave (not applicable for an intermittent work schedule) Full-time, part-time, or intermittent work schedules. Receive overtime (on a full schedule). Overtime hours are counted towards maximum hour limitations. Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) and additional compensation of 25% of the base salary will be added to locality pay. New hires under this authority will be offered a non-status, term appointment in the competitive service Not-to-Exceed 4 years or 1 day before their 60th birthdate, whichever comes first. Appointments that continue past December 31, 2028, may be subjected to salary off-set (reduced) if the OPM dual compensation salary off-set waiver is not renewed. Annuitants who are reemployed with a salary offset (dual compensation) waiver are NOT eligible for: Additional retirement coverage (other than Social Security coverage). TSP Contributions. Annual, sick leave or holiday pay (applicable to an intermittent work schedule only). Reemployed annuitants may only receive one appointment per job series. To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements: You qualify for the GS-12 level (salary $74,441) if you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level, which is in or directly related to coordinating difficult and complex protection assignments or staff assignment including but not limited to: covering designated security post at official functions/events and restricting secure areas to authorized personnel; as assigned, keeping in close proximity to designated protectee and taking any measure required to protect his/her life; providing protection while on travel with a protectee; supporting protective operations by interviewing unauthorized individuals attempting to gain access to secure areas to determine whether a security threat exists; writing associated reports; and applying protective investigation and case management methodology. For additional information on the Series 1811 requirements please visit: OPM Qualification Standards for Occupational Series – 1811 The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
The Secret Service is seeking retirees of the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) or Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) to support our integrated mission and impart knowledge and experience to the current workforce. The Criminal Investigators mission is to perform critical protective and investigative assignments. The Criminal Investigator has accomplished this mission through a tradition of honor, integrity and a commitment to excellence.