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.