Criminal Investigator

This position is located in the Counterintelligence and Counterterrorism Vetting Division , Office of Investigations, Directorate of Domestic Operations, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS/DO/INV/CCV), U. S. Department of State. The Office of Investigations enhances DS's global law enforcement efforts by developing authoritative investigative policy and guidance; providing liaison and investigative support. For more information about the Bureau, visit: DS

Serve as a liaison when developing feasible working relationships with various investigative counterparts to gather and/or exchange pertinent information relevant to investigative work that has mutual interests.

Identify and coordinate with other law enforcement agencies, both domestically and internationally, to provide intelligence analysis, guidance, and technical advice to other criminal investigators.

Produce and utilize the polygraph to support debriefing activities and evaluate walk-in and vetting information of Foreign National Employees for domestic and international criminal investigations requirements.

Prepare written reports identifying the results of all polygraph examinations and conduct pertinent interviews and interrogations associated with the conduct of polygraph examinations.

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement. The incumbent will be required to meet all requirements for certification as a federal polygraph examiner, to include successfully completing the Psychophysiological Detection of Deception Course at the National Center for Credibility Assessment. This course requires the selectee to possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.