Supervisory Criminal Investigator

Supervisory Criminal Investigator

Department: Department of Energy

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $142488 - $185234 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is part of the Office of Environment, Health, Safety, and Security, Department of Energy. As a Supervisory Criminal Investigator, you will be planning, supervising, and leading all assigned programs, systems, and work processes to perform critical mission and support activities required of the group which ensure the timely delivery and support in criminal investigations and executive protection functions within the Office of Executive Protection.

Major Duties:

• The Department of Energy's mission is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. The Office of Environment, Health, Safety, and Security office is responsible for policy development and technical assistance; safety analysis; and corporate safety and security programs. We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy As a Supervisory Criminal Investigator, you will Plan, supervise, and direct criminal investigators and manages day-to-day operations and oversight of investigative activities within the Office of Executive Protection. Direct, plan, and coordinate protective operations for senior DOE Officials, including assessing and recommending protection strategies based on threat intelligence. Ensure agents and support personnel are trained and certified, conducting workforce planning, and managing employee performance and administrative matters. Assign and oversee complex criminal and security investigations, including analyzing classified information, managing casework, and determining necessary interagency involvement. Conduct comprehensive criminal investigations, including interviewing witnesses and suspects, collecting evidence, conducting surveillance, and executing legal processes. Support Federal Enduring Constitutional Government (ECG) and Continuity of Operations (COOP) programs by ensuring Departmental leadership safety during emergencies and maintaining liaison with law enforcement organizations for domestic threat analysis.

Qualifications: Medical Requirements The duties of positions in this series require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. Sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Since the duties of these positions are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to himself/herself, or others is disqualifying. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Leading and managing complex criminal investigations, including developing investigative strategies, overseeing evidence collection and analysis, and ensuring legal and procedural compliance; AND Supervising and directing a team of criminal investigators, including managing performance, providing guidance, and ensuring accountability for mission objectives. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. For the GS-14, you must have completed one year at the GS-13 level. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must (1) meet all of the requirements as described in this section; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Waiver of Mandatory Entry Age: Criminal Investigator (GS-1811) positions generally carry a mandatory maximum entry age of 40 in accordance with applicable regulations and DOE policy. DOE may waive the maximum entry age requirement for this recruitment. This waiver: Applies to all qualified and eligible candidates; and Is not limited to candidates with prior military service or any specific applicant group. Candidates selected under this announcement may be granted a one-time, individual age waiver as part of the appointment process. All applicants must meet all other qualification, suitability and appointment requirements for the position.

How to Apply: Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: Read all instructions before you begin. Click "Apply Online." Complete the application and attach all required documents. Submit by 11:59 PM ET on the 12/22/2025. Resume Tips: Max 2 pages and 5MB file size. PDF is recommended to preserve formatting; we also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, ODT, or Word (DOC/DOCX). No PDF portfolios. Use clear fonts like Lato, Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open Sans, Source Sans Pro, Roboto, or Noto Sans. Set 0.5-inch margins. Use 14-point font for titles, 10-point for main text. Managing Your Application: Update: Edit your application in USAJOBS before the closing date. Status: Log into USAJOBS to view your application status. Learn more here: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Support: USAJOBS Help: Visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/ for login.gov or USAJOBS assistance. Application Issues: If you have difficulty applying online, contact the Agency Contact listed in this announcement during business hours. Take screenshots of any system errors. To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-22