Criminal Investigator jobs in California

Criminal Investigator conducts investigations of criminal cases. Analyzes collected data or evidence and prepares documentation for legal action. Being a Criminal Investigator conducts surveillance and interviews witnesses. Interfaces with various law enforcement agencies. Additionally, Criminal Investigator often requires prior experience working in or closely with law enforecement. May require a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Criminal Investigator's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Criminal Investigator
  • US Defense Logistics Agency
  • Tracy, CA FULL_TIME
  • Duties

    • Plans, organizes, and conducts difficult and complex investigations involving persons and property under the charge of DLA pursuant to Federal Statutes and applicable DoD and DLA Directives.
    • Acts independently with little or no supervision during investigations to include violations of Titles 5, 10, 15, 18, 31, and 41 of the United States Code, and the Departments of State and Commerce export laws and regulations.
    • Presents investigative findings, both verbally and in writing, to the U.S. Attorney's or General Counsel's Office for determination of prosecution merits (next bullet)
    • and is frequently required to testify before juries, courts, and administrative hearings as to the results of the investigation.
    • Initiates, oversees, plans, organizes, and conducts crime vulnerability assessments (CVA) independently or as the Lead Investigator of an Investigative Team with limited or no supervision.

    Requirements

    Conditions of Employment

    • Must be a U.S. citizen
    • Tour of Duty: Flexible (https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Join-Our-Team/Benefits/#Work)
    • Security Requirements: Special Sensitive/SCI.
    • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
    • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
    • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
    • Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
    • Bargaining Unit Status: No
    • Pre-Employment Physical: Required
    • Licenses/Certifications Required – Valid Driver's License, Certificate to Carry a Firearm

    Qualifications

    To qualify for a Criminal Investigator your resume and supporting documentation must support:
    A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:
    • Conducting a variety of difficult and complex criminal investigations.
    • Analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions.
    • Utilizes expertise in investigations and knowledge of criminal methods to identify weaknesses, and makes subsequent recommendations for the elimination of the weakness.

    Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). 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.

    Physical Demands
    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. The incumbent must submit to any medical requirements to enter OCONUS
    locations to performs the duties of this position.

    Work Environment
    The work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety
    precautions such as working around moving parts, carts or machines; exposure to adverse
    weather conditions; or exposure to biological hazards or irritant chemicals. Employees may be
    required to use protective clothing or gear, such as protective vests, masks, coats, safety shoes,
    goggles, hearing protection and/or gloves.

    Lautenberg Amendment: This position authorizes the incumbent to carry a firearm. Any person
    who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully
    possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18, U.S.C., section 922 (g). A felony or misdemeanor
    crime of domestic violence is generally defined under the statue, as any offense involving the use
    or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by the
    victims current or former domestic partner, parent, or guardian. The term convicted, as defined in
    the statue, excludes any person whose conviction has been expunged, set-aside, or pardoned, or
    any person whose civil rights have been restored, so long as such restoration does not restrict the
    shipping, transport, possession or receipt of firearms or ammunition. Candidates who have been
    convicted of a felony or misdemeanor crime of domestic violence within the meaning of the
    referenced statue are not eligible for this position.

    Education

    Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

    Additional information

    For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

    Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

    Drug-Free Workplace: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA 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 DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.


    • Benefits

      A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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      Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

    How You Will Be Evaluated

    You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

    The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies:

    • Legal, Government and Jurisprudence
    • Criminal Investigations
    • Influencing/Negotiating



    Once the application process is complete, we may review your résumé and supporting documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We may evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant personal, educational, and work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified in the Qualifications section above, required for this position. Based on the results of this evaluation, you will be placed in one of the following quality categories:
    • Best-Qualified: This highest category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors and appropriate quality ranking factor(s), as determined by the job analysis.
    • Highly-Qualified: This higher category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that exceed the minimum qualifications of the position, as determined by the job analysis.
    • Qualified: This lowest category will be used for those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications of the position and are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the position. Candidates may require extensive training and/or orientation in order to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.
    Names of the candidates in the Best-Qualified category will be sent first to the hiring manager for employment consideration. Applicants in other categories will be referred in accordance with category rating procedures.

    Veteran's Preference: If you are entitled to veteran's preference, you should indicate the type of veteran's preference you are claiming on your résumé. Your veteran's preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are entitled to veteran's preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. Qualified veterans' preference eligibles with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category depending on the position and grade level of the job. For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.

    All Veterans: You are required to submit a DD Form 214 stating your Character of Service (i.e. Honorable/General Discharge). If claiming 10-point preference, you are required to submit a completed SF-15 (http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf) and applicable supporting documents as outlined on the form.

    Information for Veterans is available at: http://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/veterans.aspx. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.

    • Benefits

      A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

      Review our benefits

      Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

    • Required Documents

      As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

      To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package. Each Application Package MUST include:

      • Your Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for the qualifications and referred for selection consideration if eligible. IMPORTANT NOTE: Ensure that your resume does not contain any specialized characters, fonts, typefaces or formatting (e.g., tables, macros, etc.). It is also recommended that you convert/save your resume as a PDF prior to attaching to your application.
      • Applicable documents to support the eligibility(s) for which you are applying. Please review the following link for a listing of the additional documents you will need to provide: Supporting Documents.
      Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are an eligible ICTAP applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at a score of 85 or higher for this position. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.

      Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP)" eligibility. If you are claiming MSP and are determined to be among the Best Qualified for the position, you may be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. To be eligible as a MSP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: Spouse's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders; Marriage Certificate or License; Signed Self-Certification Checklist (must be certified within 30 days); Veterans' Preference documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, Statement of Service, if applicable); Transcripts (if applicable). These documents must provide acceptable information to verify: Residency within the commuting area of your sponsor's permanent duty station (PDS); proof of marriage to the active duty sponsor; proof of military member's active duty status; and other documentation required by the vacancy announcement to which you are applying. NOTE: Previous federal employees must also submit the following additional documentation: SF-50s (e.g., LWOP, highest grade held, overseas appointments, etc.), SF-75 information, and documentation of performance rating of record (dated within the last 12 months).

      Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.

      If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

      Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

      Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

    • How to Apply

      To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

      The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.

      • To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
      • You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
      • You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
      • To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
      To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12283849.

      Agency contact information

      Jodi Evans-Harris

      Phone

      614-692-0286

      Email

      jodi.evans-harris@dla.mil

      Address

      DLA Office of the Inspector General
      8725 John J Kingman Road
      Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
      US

      Next steps

      Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review may be completed of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses. Applicants that are found among the most highly qualified may be referred to the hiring official for consideration, and you will receive a notification of referral. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and as part of the selection process, applicants may be required to complete additional supplemental documents. Once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. If interviews are conducted, DLA uses a technique called Behavior Based Interviewing (BBI). Be sure to check your USA Jobs account for your notification updates.

    • Fair and Transparent

      The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

      • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
      • Reasonable accommodation policy
      • Financial suitability
      • Selective Service
      • New employee probationary period
      • Signature and false statements
      • Privacy Act
      • Social security number request

    Required Documents

    To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package. Each Application Package MUST include:

    • Your Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for the qualifications and referred for selection consideration if eligible. IMPORTANT NOTE: Ensure that your resume does not contain any specialized characters, fonts, typefaces or formatting (e.g., tables, macros, etc.). It is also recommended that you convert/save your resume as a PDF prior to attaching to your application.
    • Applicable documents to support the eligibility(s) for which you are applying. Please review the following link for a listing of the additional documents you will need to provide: Supporting Documents.
    Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are an eligible ICTAP applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at a score of 85 or higher for this position. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.

    Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP)" eligibility. If you are claiming MSP and are determined to be among the Best Qualified for the position, you may be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. To be eligible as a MSP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: Spouse's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders; Marriage Certificate or License; Signed Self-Certification Checklist (must be certified within 30 days); Veterans' Preference documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, Statement of Service, if applicable); Transcripts (if applicable). These documents must provide acceptable information to verify: Residency within the commuting area of your sponsor's permanent duty station (PDS); proof of marriage to the active duty sponsor; proof of military member's active duty status; and other documentation required by the vacancy announcement to which you are applying. NOTE: Previous federal employees must also submit the following additional documentation: SF-50s (e.g., LWOP, highest grade held, overseas appointments, etc.), SF-75 information, and documentation of performance rating of record (dated within the last 12 months).

    Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.

    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.


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Criminal Investigator
  • US Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
  • Los Angeles, CA PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • Duties If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team in the Criminal Investigations Unit for the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Central California that is res...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Criminal Investigator
  • US Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
  • Los Angeles, CA PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • Duties If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team in the Criminal Investigations Unit for the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Central California that is res...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Criminal Investigator
  • U.S. Department of Justice
  • Los Angeles, CA FULL_TIME
  • Summary For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/ As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announce...
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Criminal Investigator
  • US Headquarters, NASA
  • Mountain View, CA FULL_TIME
  • Duties Typical duties for a Criminal Investigator at NASA OIG include but are not limited to the following: Planning and conducting complex investigations of suspected fraud, waste, and abuse, and mis...
  • 27 Days Ago

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Criminal Investigator
  • US Customs and Border Protection
  • Los Angeles, CA INTERN,FULL_TIME
  • Duties Limiting Number of Applicants: It is recommended that you apply as soon as possible in order to receive consideration as this announcement will close on March 27, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET or on th...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Criminal Investigator II
  • Hidalgo County, TX
  • Edinburg, TX
  • Salary: $58,528.00 Annually Location : Edinburg, TX Job Type: Regular Full-Time Job Number: 2024-02232 Department: DISTR...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Criminal Investigator
  • Small Business Administration
  • Denver, CO
  • Summary Are you interested in a rewarding and challenging career? SBA OIG provides auditing, investigative, and other hi...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Criminal Investigator-Officer
  • City Of Leander
  • Leander, TX
  • Under general supervision, investigates assigned cases to assist in the protection of the citys residents and property; ...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Criminal Investigator
  • Office of Inspector General
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • Summary This position is located at Department of Housing and Urban Development OIG -Office of Investigation. As a Crimi...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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IG Criminal Investigator
  • Central Intelligence Agency
  • Washington, DC
  • Summary Inspector General Criminal Investigators conduct investigations into allegations of fraud, waste, abuse and wron...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Supervisory Criminal Investigator
  • Office of Inspector General
  • Washington, DC
  • Summary Investigations will typically involve violations of the Department's programs and regulations with respect to il...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Criminal Investigator 2
  • State Of Georgia
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Georgia Capital Defender (Atlanta) - Mitigation Investigator IIThe Georgia Public Defender Council has an opening for a ...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Criminal Investigator-Officer
  • City of Leander, TX
  • Leander, TX
  • Salary: $72,113.60 - $82,784.00 Annually Location : Leander, TX Job Type: Full time Job Number: CI.04/2024 Department: P...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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