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SUPERVISORY CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR (SPECIAL AGENT-IN-CHARGE)

Department of the Army

United States Army Criminal Investigation Division

United States Army Criminal Investigation Division

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Summary

About the Position: Serves as the Criminal Investigation Division Field Office Supervisory Criminal Investigator Special Agent-In-Charge. The employee is delegated authority for all investigations and operations conducted by CID offices within their area of responsibility.

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation

To preserve your tenure/status, current competitive service employee are encouraged to apply directly to the Merit Promotion announcement #DAHT-26-13043102-MP.

Learn more about this agency

Summary

About the Position: Serves as the Criminal Investigation Division Field Office Supervisory Criminal Investigator Special Agent-In-Charge. The employee is delegated authority for all investigations and operations conducted by CID offices within their area of responsibility.

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation

To preserve your tenure/status, current competitive service employee are encouraged to apply directly to the Merit Promotion announcement #DAHT-26-13043102-MP.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

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Accepting applications

Location

3 vacancies in the following locations:

Fort Carson, CO

Fort Bragg, NC

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Salary $147,945 - $192,331 per year

Salary reflects Rest of US pay scale. Actual salary will be adjusted to include applicable locality upon selection. Salary is subject to pay cap.

Pay scale & grade

GS 15

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position up to 20% of the time.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 1811 Criminal Investigation

Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Top Secret Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required Yes

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number DAHT-26-13043101-DHA Control number 881658700

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

Duties

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• Direct felony-level criminal investigations to neutralize security threats within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Oversee criminal intelligence operations to identify emerging transnational or organized crime patterns.
• Develop long-range strategic objectives to guide regional law enforcement operations.
• Analyze statistical management data to track unit caseload postures or operational readiness.
• Represent the investigative unit on regional crime councils to coordinate mutual aid or inter-agency operations.
• Negotiate strategic agreements with federal or state law enforcement partners to establish joint task forces.
• Evaluate subordinate supervisors by issuing formal performance appraisals.
• Adjudicate major disciplinary actions or serious employee grievances to maintain organizational discipline.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.
• Pre-employment and random drug testing is required IAW AR 600-85.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• Must qualify with and carry a firearm.
• This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment.
• This position may require travel up to 20% of the time.
• Must agree in writing to comply with management-directed permanent change of station (PCS) movement to meet mission requirements. Must sign a mobility agreement if selected.
• Position requires annual completion of a Financial Disclosure Form, OGE-450.
• Position requires access to classified material will be required to complete a SF-312, Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement (NDA).
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operators license at the time of appointment, must maintain license while employed in the position, and will be required to operate a motor vehicle.
• One year probationary period for Supervisory may be required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: This position is open to all U.S. Citizens.

If you are claiming priority consideration under the Priority Placement Program (PPP), you must select one of the following eligibility categories during the application process and upload the required supporting documents to prove your eligibility:

• DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service (or equivalent rigorous public safety/law enforcement experience) which includes experience: Managing complex, multi-jurisdictional felony criminal investigations, or criminal intelligence operations; Developing strategic, long-range operational plans for investigative programs; Representing the organization, to include coordinating joint law enforcement operations or liaison activities with high-level external stakeholders, military commanders, or senior law enforcement executives; and Directing a professional law enforcement workforce, including resolving complex personnel issues or evaluating performance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Performance of above duties requires 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 the incumbent may perform the duties satisfactorily. Incumbent must possess sufficiently good vision, with or without glasses, in each eye, in order that they may perform the duties satisfactorily. Near vision, glasses permitted, must be acute for reading of printed materials the size of typewritten characters. The ability of incumbent to hear conversational voices and whispered speech is required. Any hearing impairment may be compensated for by use of a hearing aid. Since the duties of the position are exacting, responsible, and involve work performed under arduous and dangerous conditions, you must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition, which would cause the applicant to be a hazard to himself/herself or to others, will disqualify him/her.

Law Enforcement Retirement Coverage: This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date. For more information follow this link.

https://www.opm.gov/retirement-center/publications-forms/csrsfers-handbook/c046.pdf

Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Special Retirement Coverage (SRC): This position has been approved by the Department of Defense for LEO special retirement coverage as a secondary supervisory position under 5 U.S.C. § 8336(c) and 5 U.S.C. § 8412(d).

To be covered under the special LEO retirement provisions, a selectee must meet specific statutory requirements (such as transferring directly from a primary LEO position to this secondary position with no break in service exceeding 3 days). If selected, applicants who do not meet these requirements will be covered under the regular Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) or Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) rules, as applicable.

For more information regarding special retirement coverage and secondary positions, please visit:

Secondary Law Enforcement Officer: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-5/section-831.904

Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP): LEAP in the amount of 25% has been approved for this position. Applicants must agree to work an average of two hours extra per day to meet the requirements for LEAP as described in 5 U.S.C.5545a(d)(1).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Criminal Investigation
• Human Capital Management
• Influencing/Negotiating
• Planning and Evaluating

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a Career Field (CF) 19 - Physical Security and Law Enforcement position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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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.

As part of the assessment process, your resume will be evaluated using a competency-based method. This structured evaluation measures your qualifications, experience, and skills against the core competencies required for the position. Final scores will determine whether you are referred to the Hiring Manager for further consideration

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

Benefits

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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.

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Required Documents

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The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employers name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about whats in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another persons personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

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

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/28/2026 to receive consideration

• To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13043101).
• Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the Required Documents section.
• You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
• You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete.
• It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
• Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your 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://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Website https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq Address HT-W3LD02 10TH MILITARY POLICE BATTALION CID

DO NOT MAIL

Fort Bragg, NC 28310

US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

Fair and transparent

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

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

Help

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employers name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about whats in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another persons personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

Help

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

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/28/2026 to receive consideration

• To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13043101).
• Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the Required Documents section.
• You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
• You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete.
• It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
• Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your 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://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

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Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Website https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq Address HT-W3LD02 10TH MILITARY POLICE BATTALION CID

DO NOT MAIL

Fort Bragg, NC 28310

US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

Expand Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

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

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

United States Army Criminal Investigation Division

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

The Army values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures and skills, which connects employees to organizations that are committed to building an inclusive work environment where they can contribute to their fullest potential.

As the U.S. Armys primary criminal investigative organization and the Department of Defenses premier investigative organization, the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division, commonly known as CID, is responsible for conducting felony-level criminal investigations in which the Army is, or may be, a party of interest. Learn more about CIDs mission here

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Website https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq Address HT-W3LD02 10TH MILITARY POLICE BATTALION CID

DO NOT MAIL

Fort Bragg, NC 28310

US

Summary

About the Position: Serves as the Criminal Investigation Division Field Office Supervisory Criminal Investigator Special Agent-In-Charge. The employee is delegated authority for all investigations and operations conducted by CID offices within their area of responsibility.

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation

To preserve your tenure/status, current competitive service employee are encouraged to apply directly to the Merit Promotion announcement #DAHT-26-13043102-MP.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Location

3 vacancies in the following locations:

Fort Carson, CO

Fort Bragg, NC

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Salary $147,945 - $192,331 per year

Salary reflects Rest of US pay scale. Actual salary will be adjusted to include applicable locality upon selection. Salary is subject to pay cap.

Pay scale & grade

GS 15

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position up to 20% of the time.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 1811 Criminal Investigation

Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Top Secret Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required Yes

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number DAHT-26-13043101-DHA Control number 881658700

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