Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: About the Position: Serves as a criminal investigation polygraph examiner for the US Army Crime Records Center (USACRC), responsible for the conduct of polygraph examinations, technical evaluation, and training of Army intern law enforcement polygraph examiners Responsibilities Conducts criminal investigation polygraph examinations, selecting appropriate testing techniques on the basis of a thorough review and analysis of all available documentation of the investigation. Conducts pretest interviews of individuals to be examined to determine their willingness to submit to the examination; evaluates suitability for testing and makes final determination on whether to conduct the examination. Conducts interviews and interrogations of witnesses and suspects outside of polygraph examination settings and provides hostage negotiation support to supported Army elements. Reviews criminal investigation case files and provides guidance on the appropriate application of the polygraph technique to support specific criminal investigations. Evaluates crime scenes and evidence, crime scene photographs and sketches, and collects and preserves physical evidence, as appropriate, in order to properly conduct criminal investigation polygraph examinations. Performs preventive maintenance, calibration, and makes repairs to assigned polygraph instruments. Plans and conducts investigations relating to alleged or suspected violations of US Code Titles 10 and 18 and/or the Uniformed Code of Military Justice. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens, Military Spouses 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. To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as: planning and conducting criminal polygraph examinations, criminal investigations, and providing training and technical evaluation of polygraph examiners. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service, GS-13. 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, 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. Secondary Law Enforcement Officer: https://acpol2.army.mil/chra_dodea/LE_2nd_SRC.pdf 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: Interview and Interrogation Investigatory Analysis Partnering Writing 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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or 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 19 Physical Security and Law Enforcement position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. 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.