Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Arnold AFB, Tennessee
Salary Range: $55328 - $71932 Per Year
Job Summary: Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a detective to conduct investigations of crimes and complaints allegedly committed by military and civilian personnel on the installation and within the local jurisdiction of the Security Forces Squadron.
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Qualifications: Conditions Of Employments continued: Subject to annual duty/job position evaluation on a pass/fail standard. Will be required to carry AF Form 688, Security Forces Investigator Credentials, in the performance of official duties. May be required to wear protective clothing such as coats, boots, and vests and/or chemical protective equipment, (e.g. respirator mask). May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty, to include nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, rotating shifts, and recall. Incumbent will be exposed to the day-to-day dangers associated with law enforcement. Ideal Candidate Statement: Seeking a detail-oriented investigator with a strong understanding of legal and investigative procedures. The ideal candidate will possess experience conducting thorough investigations, collecting and preserving evidence, and preparing detailed reports. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for interviewing witnesses, coordinating with other agencies, and providing clear testimony. Experience managing evidential property and ensuring compliance with regulations is highly desired. The ability to adapt investigative techniques, prioritize tasks, and maintain confidentiality is crucial for success in this role. For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) ?Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, here SPECIALED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the nest lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in the Federal Service. You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-07), level, or pay band (NH-02) or equivalent (pay schedule, pay band, etc.). Specialized experience is described as experience and knowledge of an extensive body of standardized, optional, and innovative investigative procedures, methods, and techniques to detect, investigate, and resolve crimes, complaints, and allegations of violations of compliance with federal security laws, Air Force regulations, and other mandatory guidelines. 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: Knowledge of investigative concepts, principles, policies, procedures, methods, and techniques to detect, investigate, and resolve crimes, complaints, and allegations of violations of compliance with federal security laws, regulations, or other mandatory guidelines; wrongdoing; inappropriate actions; etc. Knowledge of security forces concepts, policies, directives, requirements, procedures, technology, methods, and techniques. Knowledge of custodial practices, procedures, and requirements for identifying, storing, and accounting for evidence. Knowledge of laws and precedents concerning admissibility of evidence; search and seizure; rights of military and civilian suspects; access to information (e.g., the Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts); etc., especially as these relate to security forces functions. Skill in planning and conducting fact-finding interviews and full investigations. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. 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. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/19/2025 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12853269 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (Includes current Air Force employees): You are required to submit legible copy/copies of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1"). Additionally, if you are applying for a higher grade (GS) and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old). OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS: Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume. Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s). PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
Application Deadline: 2025-12-19