Investigative Analyst

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Professional Responsibility, Investigative Operations Directorate, Threat Mitigation and Analysis Division. Additional selections may be made to include other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 50 applications have been received, whichever happens first. It is recommended that you apply as soon as possible to receive consideration. CBP employees demonstrate the highest level of commitment to protect and serve the United States of America and to exemplify the CBP Core Values of Vigilance, Service to Country and Integrity. Learn more about CBP's mission, core values and careers at https://www.cbp.gov/about The incumbent conducts independent complex research and analysis on a wide range of information for the purpose of identifying and investigating criminal and serious non-criminal/administrative misconduct by agency employees, their associates, and criminal groups seeking to compromise CBP systems, processes, and procedures. This position starts at a salary of $125,776.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $163,514.00 (GS-14, Step 10) Salary: Salary listed reflects the rest of U.S. scale and, if applicable, will be adjusted to meet the locality pay or cost of living expenses of the duty location upon selection. The major duties for this position are listed below but not limited to: Gathering investigative information and data from public, commercial, and private-sector databases and governmental/law enforcement systems and conducting research and analysis on collected information regarding integrity investigations, integrity initiatives, and CBP Fact Finder Inquiries. Preparing complex written analytical and research reports and investigative narratives regarding ongoing investigations and initiatives. Utilizing sophisticated analytical software, graphics, and other automated applications to report potential breaches of integrity and criminal activity. Reviewing work performed by lower-graded Analysts to ensure compliance with Federal an CBP standards regarding techniques and investigative methods. Providing guidance to Analysts to facilitate professional development and case resolution. Seeking out and establishing collaborative working relationships with local and national law enforcement partners. GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table. Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position. Please visit this link to view special pay rate charts.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below) All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English You may be required to pass a background investigation CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures. As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties. Please review further details via the following link. DHS uses E-Verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities. Financial Disclosure is required. Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.