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Overview The Office of the Inspector General is one of the best places to work in the Department of Justice and is a premier federal inspector general office. The Investigations Division (INV) investigates alleged criminal violations and misconduct affecting DOJ employees, operations, grantees, and contractors. Annually, INV receives more than 13,000 complaints, opens approximately 250 investigations, and makes an average of over 90 arrests. Probation and Employment Conditions As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1‑year probationary period OR a 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 the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the federal service. Upon completion of your probation or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position at the GS‑13 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑12 grade level obtained in the public sector. Specialized experience is paid or unpaid experience that has equipped you with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties of this position. Examples of specialized experience include such duties as: Conducting multi‑jurisdictional and multi‑defendant investigations related to bribery, fraud, theft, abuse, violations of civil rights, conflicts of interest, and misconduct investigations; Undertaking undercover operations, surveillance assignments, search and seizure actions, issuing warrants, interrogations, and making arrests. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade level (or equivalent). Employment Requirements Firearms: Criminal investigators are required to carry a firearm while performing duties of this position. Maintaining firearm proficiency is mandatory. Motor Vehicle Operation: You must possess a valid automobile driver’s license at the time of appointment. Age: Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. The day immediately preceding an individual’s 37th birthday will be the last day to be referred for selection consideration. The age restriction may not apply if you are a preference‑eligible veteran or if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law‑enforcement position covered by 5 U.S.C. § 8336(c) or 5 U.S.C. § 8412(d). Medical Examination: Individuals must meet the established medical standards and/or physical requirement for the position, proving they are medically and physically capable of performing the essential job functions and duties of the position safely and efficiently. A medical examination will be conducted. Any disease or condition that may potentially interfere with the safe and efficient performance of the job’s duties or training may constitute grounds for medical disqualification. Medical qualification determinations will be made on a case‑by‑case basis. If additional medical information is required beyond that provided at the pre‑employment examination, it will be provided at the expense of the tentative selectee. Drug Testing: This job has been identified as "testing designated" under our Drug‑Free Workplace Program. Therefore, you must satisfactorily complete a drug test prior to being hired. The agency will schedule, provide, and pay for the drug test. Once on board, you will be subject to random drug testing. Benefits Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP): As a law enforcement officer you will be required to work on an unscheduled basis in excess of the 40‑hour work week. These positions require substantial overtime to include holidays, weekends, and nights. You must be readily accessible to perform this unscheduled work. To ensure your availability, you will receive extra compensation in the form of Law Enforcement Availability Pay, which is calculated at a flat rate of 25 percent of base salary. #J-18808-Ljbffr Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Justice

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