Supervisory Criminal Investigator

Position is located in the Office of Security & Law Enforcement (OSLE), Executive Protection Division (EPD), Office of Operations, Security and Preparedness, Veterans Affairs Central Office, Department of Veterans Affairs. This office coordinates the Department's emergency management, preparedness, security, and law enforcement activities to ensure the Department can continue to perform VA's mission essential functions under all circumstances across the spectrum of threats.

Incumbent serves as a supervisor in the Executive Protection Division. On a regular and recurring basis, provides leadership to criminal investigators in the variety of activities. Leadership of the investigators includes the performance of the following duties and responsibilities; Duties include but not limited to: Communicates information regarding the assignment, program issues, time frames for completion, and problems or special issues to be addressed. Coordinates and oversees criminal and administrative investigations. Ensures all reports are accurate and submitted to appropriate and intended recipients on time. Makes decisions on policy and regulatory interpretations. Provides technical advice, direction and guidance to VA police and VA leadership regarding VA Police operational procedures, rules, and regulations. Plan and conduct protective service missions. Interview and interrogate persons suspected of violations of law. Develop policy or operational plans and determine investigative priorities of cases. Write reports and conduct briefings of findings relating to law enforcement activities and/or court cases. Perform activities to assure the personal safety of the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Conduct investigations of all possible threats against the Secretary or Deputy Secretary, both verbal and written. Meet and/or correspond with court officials and law enforcement personnel to discuss case-related materials as necessary. Conduct advanced physical security surveys to ensure that the Secretary or Deputy Secretary operates and functions in a secure an environment. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Maybe Available Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: PD20349A Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one year probationary period or two 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 organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your one year probationary period or two year trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office.