Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) Counter Assault Team
Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Secret Service

Closing dates: 03/31/2025

Salary: $64,788 – $156,755 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 7 – 11

Location: FEW vacancies in the following location: Washington, DC

Duties

SPECIAL AGENTS During the course of their careers, Special Agents carry out assignments in both investigations and protection and may be assigned to multiple duty stations throughout the U.S. and abroad. Duties include:

Conducting criminal investigations pertaining to financial obligations of the United States.

Providing protection for various protectees.

Planning and implementing security designs for National Special Security Events.

For more information about the Special Agent position, click here.

COUNTER ASSAULT TEAM The Secret Service Special Operations Division’s Counter Assault Team (CAT) creates a unique tactical career opportunity for special agents within the Office of Protective Operations. Special Agents within this tactical operations assignment possess operational skills that are relevant to the mission of the Special Operations Division. Special Agents assigned to CAT provide tactical support to Secret Service protective details to include high level protectees such as the President and Vice President of the United States of America. CAT members conduct comprehensive mission planning and extensive coordination with support entities to accomplish their mission. CAT personnel receive advance training in weapons handling, tactics, and decision making.

IMPORTANT: If you are unable to successfully complete the specialty team selection school or the specialty basic school required for CAT, you will have an opportunity to remain in the Special Agent position in a non-tactical role.

For more information about the CAT position, click here.

Any Offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

Investigator | DC Office of Police Complaints

InvestigatorLocation: Washington, DC
Job ID: 27666
Salary: $54,183.00- $69,770.00
Closing Date: February 28, 2025

Job Summary

The Office of Police Complaints (OPC) is an independent District of Columbia agency that receives, investigates, and resolves police misconduct complaints filed by the public against the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and the D.C. Housing Authority Police Department (DCHAPD) officers. 

This is a developmental level position, responsible for performing the full range of investigative functions on assigned cases or portions of cases, routine in nature, from planning through fact finding to reporting the results of her/his investigations. Assignments typically involve subjects on which information is readily available, cases that involve straightforward issues or persons that are not controversial, and routine exchanges of factual information with other agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and conducts investigations of police misconduct complaints filed by the public, including complaints alleging harassment, the use of unnecessary or excessive force, the use of language or conduct that is insulting, demeaning, or humiliating, discriminatory treatment, failure to identify, failure to intervene, and retaliation. 
• Plans investigations, determining the methods and procedures necessary to obtain essential information. Obtains necessary background information by reviewing all pertinent documents on file, including complaint forms, MPD records, medical records, photographs, and other materials. Documents all investigative steps and maintains detailed records regarding investigations.
• Conducts complete and thorough interviews of complainants, witnesses, and officers to obtain factual statements and potential leads to other evidence. Makes incident site visits to locate and interview witnesses, examine the incident scene, take photographs, and/or prepare diagrams. 
• Prepares detailed written reports summarizing the results of the investigation and analyzing the allegations in a complaint based on the evidence gathered. Maintains complaint files and enters data and investigative materials into the agency’s electronic complaint management system. 
• Works with investigative supervisors or team leaders to revise and finalize reports, which are used by the agency’s Executive Director and Deputy Director, as well as members of the Police Complaints Board (PCB), which is OPC’s governing body, and complaint examiners.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education

This position requires one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Specialized experience is defined as experience which is directly related to the position which has equipped the individual with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, criminology, law enforcement or other closely related field, plus two (2) years of work-related experience is preferred; or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training and experience is preferred.

Licensures, Certifications, and Other Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

New College Graduates- Entry Level Background Investigator- Capital Region

Job Category: Service Contract Act
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%
Type of Travel: Continental US

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If you’re a recent graduate, there is no better place to start your career than CACI! We are hiring Entry Level Background Investigators, and we offer a full training program to teach you what you need to know about becoming a credentialed Background Investigator. Qualified candidates must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance.

At CACI, background investigation is more than research and reports; it’s your chance to contribute to the safety and security of our nation in the company of colleagues who value trust and integrity above all else. CACI fosters a culture based on integrity, strong ethics, quality, and professionalism. Our staff has been an industry-leading provider of federal background investigations since 2004 and employs full-time and part-time investigators in all 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other U.S. territories.

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Conduct comprehensive interviews with subjects, employers, associates, references, and other knowledgeable individuals and review appropriate records to obtain facts to resolve all material issues in a case or to establish the background, reputation, character, suitability, or qualifications of the subject under investigation. Document all information and submit a detailed report of investigation within a strict required timeline.
• Attend a four-week intensive virtual, online training with additional in-field shadowing and multi-week mentorship with a Senior Investigator
• TDY opportunity at locations across the U.S. for 2 or more weeks in duration
• Opportunities to work on multiple field investigation contracts

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years of general experience demonstrating progressive responsibility in problem solving, planning and organizing work, and communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• You are comfortable learning new technologies and working within several different programs and systems every day to perform your job
• Ability to obtain/maintain a favorable determination based on a T5 Background Investigation
• A sense of mission in support of national security initiatives
• An impeccable work ethic, integrity, and can-do attitude
• A current driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and willingness to extensively travel locally on a daily basis dependent on assignment location
• A home office equipped with high-speed Internet ($50 monthly internet stipend is provided)
• A personal computer compatible with Microsoft applications (e.g. Word and Excel)
• Ability to walk, type, sit, or stand for long periods of time
• Excellent time management skills
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, such as typing detailed, extensive, and lengthy reports and includes:
• Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
• Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.

These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have:

• Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance based on a T5

Body Worn Camera Administrator

Salary: $64,308.00 – $112,752.00 Annually

Location : Upper Marlboro, MD

Job Type: Probationary FT

Job Number: 9151

Department: Office of the Sheriff

Division: Records Division

Closing Date: 2/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

The Prince George’s County Government Office of the Sheriff is seeking qualified applicants to fill a Body Worn Camera Administrator (Public Safety Audio Video Records Technician-Z) position, grade Z21, within its Policy Compliance Division.

About the Position:  

This position assists the Office of the Sheriff with managing body worn camera equipment, the assignment of the devices, replacing worn/and or damaged equipment, assists with training the officers who wear them, and assists in the maintenance of body worn camera equipment. This consists of managing all aspects of digital multimedia collected by body worn cameras to include receiving, cataloging, redacting, and maintaining custody of evidentiary audio/video collected and storing in a digital format.

Examples of Work

• Responds to inquiries from department/agency personnel, courts, outside public safety agencies or the public regarding digital evidence.
• Reviews digital evidence, records and related documents for redaction and dissemination in compliance with agency policies, procedures, rules and regulations, federal, state, and local statutes, and public records laws.
• Duplicates digital and analog media for use in trial support and discovery using high-speed duplicators and computer systems including all forms of media such as DVDs, CDs, flash drives and other related devices or media.
• Creates event tag designations and retention schedules for storage of audio and video recordings.
• Maintains body worn camera equipment to include cameras, docking stations, cables, etc. and ensures adequate supplies are on hand.
• Assigns and maintains an inventory of body-worn equipment (cameras, docking stations, cables, etc.), and its components.
• Assists with the selection, research, and testing of new or updated computer applications, hardware, and body-worn camera equipment.
• Maintains, repairs, and replaces damaged or malfunctioning body-worn equipment (cameras, docking stations, cables, etc.), and its components.
• Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s class of work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Two (2) years of experience utilizing audio and video recording equipment to edit and extract data.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Public Administration, Communications, Homeland Security, Social Sciences, or a related field
• wo (2) years of related work experience.
• Previous law enforcement experience.

EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION

Additional Information

Job Location: 5303 Chrysler Way, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Victim Support Coordinator
Cherokee Federal
Washington, DC, United States

This position requires an active Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance to be considered. 

The Support Coordinator position shall support the United States Attorneys’ Offices by providing a wide variety of clerical and administrative assistance services. The work requires knowledge of processes, procedures, and practices associated with accessing and researching databases, data entry, administrative office skills, attention to detail, quality control techniques to ensure accuracy, and the ability to work independently.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Estimated Starting Salary Range for Support Coordinator: $65,000 – $70,000
• Pay commensurate with experience.
• Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided.  Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Support Coordinator Responsibilities Include: 

• Perform on-line data searches to retrieve documentation and analyze data from multiple sources.
• Research address information, update address and contact information in database, and mail letters to updated addresses.
• Answer calls from victims and provide public case information contained in a script provided by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
• Provide callers with resources and referrals, identify web pages and toll-free number for continued updates, verify contact information, obtain an email address for future case status updates, and input any new contact information into database.
• Return voicemails from the call center and voicemails forwarded by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices. 
• Conduct address research on returned restitution checks.
• Enter restitution amounts into database.
• Create and manipulate spreadsheets to track assignments or review and analyze management reports.
• Communicate in a professional and courteous manner with victims, the Office of Legal Programs management, U.S. Attorney’s Office personnel, other Government personnel, and office staff.
• Adhere to the professionalism and conduct policies of Legal Programs and EOUSA.
• Perform other related duties within scope of the Mega Victim Case Assistance Program (MCAP) support services as assigned by the Contracting Officer or his designee (i.e., Government Program Manager).
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Support Coordinator Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested: 

• Possess a high school diploma; a four-year undergraduate degree in a related field (i.e., business administration, criminal justice, etc.) is preferred.
• A minimum of one (1) year of professional work experience, including data entry responsibilities and customer service, victim services preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. 
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. 
• Work independently and efficiently, with guidance from supervisor and team members.
• Retrieve and analyze data and information from multiple sources.
• Attention to detail and quality control techniques to ensure accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook) and in accessing, learning and maintaining various databases and on-line resource search engines.
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including personal computers, photocopiers, telephone systems, and scanners.
• Perform editing, reformatting, and generating written and electronic documents using MS Word, Excel, Adobe, and other document generation software. Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• *Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. 
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Youth Services Specialist I
Salary: $51,011.04 – $86,718.78 Annually
Location : Leesburg, VA
Job Type: FT Hourly W BN
Job Number: 25-00697
Department: Juvenile Court Services Unit
Closing Date: Continuous

Introduction

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of at-risk and detained youth? We have a career opportunity for you. The Loudoun County Youth Services is seeking qualified candidates for Youth Services Specialist I positions serving the Youth Services Center located in Leesburg, VA. This new facility, which opened in Spring 2023, contains 2 different residential programs:

• Secure Juvenile Detention Center
• Less Secure Youth Shelter for court-involved youth.

Youth Services Specialists are responsible for the welfare, safety, and security of the youth at the facility. Positions may be available in either program. Loudoun County is recognized as one of the fastest growing counties in the United States and is known for its excellent quality of life and strong economy. Located approximately 40 miles west of Washington DC, Loudoun County offers a diverse blend of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities.

This position is eligible for a $3000 hiring bonus in accordance with the County’s Hiring and Retention Bonus Program. 

Job Summary

• Supervise youth in all daily activities, such as: recreational, educational, hygiene, meals, visitation, life skills and spiritual services.
• Manage youths’ behavior by the least restrictive means, utilizing coaching and conflict resolution skills to teach and promote pro-social behavior among the youth.
• Counsel, discipline and physically restrain youth as needed.
• Transport youth.
• Complete reports and daily logs.
• Operate control room. (Detention Center only)
• Conduct inspections, security checks and searches.
• May be requested to provide support to other programs within Department.
• Additional activities may be assigned as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age. Associate’s degree or equivalent and two (2) years of professional experience in a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred. 

Job Contingencies and Special Requirements
Special Requirements:

• Must be able to successfully complete First Aid, CPR for adults and Handle with Care (physical intervention) within 90 days of hire. Must update certifications as needed.
• Position is considered essential and requires reporting to work in inclement weather or other states of emergency and or as required by Director.
• Must be able to work all shifts as assigned, rotating schedules that includes days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. This position is required to work on either a 12-hour day or night shift.
• Must have the ability to use automated technology and be able to operate keyboard driven equipment.
• May be at risk of exposure to various forms of communicable disease.
• Requires occasional stooping, bending, and /or light lifting.

Special Liaison, Grant Service Specialist III (NCS) | Baltimore Police Department

Special Liaison, Grant Service Specialist III (NCS)
Location: Baltimore, MD
Job ID: R0010532
Salary: $64,427 – $110,756
Closing Date: March 11, 2025

The Special Liaison is an essential part of the BPD’s Community Policing Section. The Liaison works with a range of internal and external partners with the overall goal of improved police-community interactions. The position supports the mission and execution of the Community Policing Plan and is in alignment with the Department’s federally mandated Consent Decree. The Special Liaison reports to the Special Liaison Unit Manager. The Liaison will work to improve police-community relations by improving communications and partnerships with specific populations in Baltimore. The Liaison may work with more than one of several communities, including but not limited to:

• Seniors
• Neural Divergent
• LGBTQIA2S+
• Immigrant Populations
• Deaf/Hard of Hearing

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Each Liaison will work with specific underserved or marginalized communities and members of the Department in the following capacities: Strategic Planning and Program Implementation – 40%
• Develop strategic initiatives with a variety of BPD units as well as community partners
• Create campaigns across all 9 police districts focused on enacting change and growth for the communities we serve
• Collaborate with Patrol and Investigative Units to disseminate those campaigns
• Identify and build partnership opportunities
• Develop and update policy and protocols related to the populations covered Communication, Collaboration and Outreach – 40%
• Serve as principal liaisons between the Department and assigned advocacy/community groups
• Identify and work to resolve priority issues and needs for the communities assigned
• Meet the communities where they are, establish consistent lines of communication within those communities
• Provide community engagement and plan events
• Liaise with sworn members to assist with crime prevention efforts as well as to create and disseminate public safety resources
• Liaise with sworn members to respond to critical incidents requiring specialized responses based on communities involved Training – 20%
• Provide education and training to Departmental members and community partners
• Create materials and documents that support education and training
• Work with the Education & Training section to rollout courses, orientation programs and special series

Neighborhood Coordinator, Grant Service Specialist III (NCS) | Baltimore Police Department

Neighborhood Coordinator, Grant Service Specialist III (NCS)
Location: Baltimore, MD
Job ID: R0010531
Salary: $64,427 – $110,756
Closing Date: March 11, 2025

The Neighborhood Coordinator supports successful implementation of the Community Policing Plan and is responsible for coordination with city and community partners to deploy public safety resources. The SRC works with Patrol Support leadership in facilitating various community policing related projects, to include Neighborhood Policing Plans, the Group Violence Reduction Strategy and other shared public safety strategies that require coordinated action across multiple city and community partners.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate with city hall/agency liaisons on neighborhood engagement and outreach material about the Community Policing Plan.
• Work with NCO teams and City Hall partners to convene city and community stakeholders to implement the Neighborhood Policing Plans (NPPs).
• Project manage work plans related Neighborhood Policing Plans (NPPs) and other Problem-Oriented Policing (POP) activities.
• Coordinate with city and community partners to deploy a comprehensive public safety response in geographies that are a priority for both NPPs and the Group Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS).
• Work with Neighborhood Coordination Officers (NCOs) to identify, communicate and track ongoing city agency requests related to comprehensive public safety approaches.
• Mobilize residents and businesses to participate in safety activities through community organizing and other efforts to build more active communication lines between police, prosecutors and neighborhood stakeholders.
• Act as a point of contact for re-entry, faith-based and other community partners.
• Develop and deliver crime prevention and safety education training for NCOs and community members.
• Document and publicize neighborhood safety achievements to build confidence and buy-in among program partners.
• Research and secure additional grant funding consistent with community policing plan objectives.
• Provide status reports on community policing activities as required by consent decree monitoring team.

Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer (Summer) | Wildwood Police Department

Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer (Summer)
Location: Wildwood, NJ
Salary: $21 per hour
Closing Date: March 5, 2025


CITY OF WILDWOOD

The City of Wildwood is one of New Jersey’s premier shore resort communities which boast a World Famous Beach and Boardwalk. The pristine beaches of Wildwood have been enjoyed by thousands of visitors each and every year, and the Wildwood Boardwalk is revered to have more amusement rides then Disney World. Wildwood’s year round population is approximately 5,500 but this number significantly increases during the summer, and swells in excess of one hundred thousand visitors or more during the various Holiday weekends. Although the City of Wildwood is a small municipality, we maintain a larger proportionate number of the more serious criminal infractions than other surrounding communities. These indices are due to the increased volume of tourists to our small community, significantly more licensed liquor establishments, as well as playing host to hundreds of special events throughout the season. The Seasonal Law Enforcement Officers that work in the City of Wildwood can gain experience in all areas of law enforcement due to the high volume of calls for service, which enhanced their opportunity to obtain valuable police experience that cannot be matched. The City of Wildwood is a very diverse community and only applicants that possess strong intelligence, good moral character and are in excellent physical condition, will be successful in obtaining a position within our Agency. Officers must be level headed, professional and courteous at all times, and possess the ability to take charge of the situation and ensure proper action is taken.

GENERAL DUTIES

Class II Police Officers, upon successful completion of the Cape May County Police Academy, are certified to carry the departmental issued firearm while on duty. The general duties assigned to our Class II Special Law Enforcement Officers are more commonly foot patrol, bicycle patrol and some motor patrol assignments. Officers are tasked with responding to calls for police services, initiating proactive police/civilian contacts, the enforcement of New Jersey Criminal Violations (Title 2C), Motor Vehicle Law (Title 39) as well as Wildwood’s Municipal Local Ordinances. Additionally officers will be required to collect information related to civil and criminal investigations, complete reports related to those investigations, secure witnesses, crime scenes, evidence, processing of arrests, to include fingerprinting and photographing of offenders, testify in criminal proceedings and provide for municipal court security. The Class II Special Law Enforcement Officers are the backbone of the Wildwood Police Department and are a paramount component to our professional organization.

*This is a seasonal position.*

Pretrial Officer | Loudoun County

Pretrial Officer

Salary: $62,705.60 – $106,599.51 Annually

Location: Leesburg, VA

Job Type: FT Hourly W BN

Job Number: 25-00975

Department: Community Corrections

Closing Date: 1/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Summary

The Department of Community Corrections is currently seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Pretrial Officer position. The Officer will be responsible for supervising a caseload of defendants referred to the Pretrial Division of the Department of Community Corrections for pretrial supervision by the Courts or the Office of the Loudoun County Magistrate, according to DCJS standards. This position requires regularly attending court proceedings, maintaining accurate automated case log notes and records, performing drug/alcohol testing, completing risk assessments, making/presenting recommendations to the Court for bond release, interviewing recently arrested individuals in custody, conducting criminal background checks and pretrial investigations.

Hiring salary commensurate with experience. 

Minimum Qualifications

The position requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, or related field, and a minimum of two years of work-related experience within the criminal justice or counseling field.

The candidate must be able to work as part of a team within the Pretrial Division and with the entire Community Corrections Department. Spanish speaking preferred.

Job Contingencies and Special Requirements

Successful candidate must undergo and complete a criminal background check. Annual DMV record check will be required.

Must be willing to supervise criminal defendants and perform occasional residential visits, some of whom may have an arrest history of violent crime. Prefer that the candidate have experience working with criminal justice-involved individuals and/or strong background/knowledge/education in substance abuse, addiction, mental health, domestic violence, and appropriate services/ treatments. Collecting samples for urinalysis and administration of alcohol breath tests is also required. Must have strong writing skills and be able to compile facts and information into concise reports for submission to the Court. The candidate must have strong communication skills to interact professionally and build relationships with representatives from the legal community such as Commonwealth’s Attorneys, Police Officers, Defense Attorneys, Judges, and Court Personnel. The candidate must be able to work as part of a team within the Pretrial Division and with the entire Community Corrections Department. VCIN certification is required, selected candidate will obtain certification within 90 days of hire.