Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) - Pathways Recent Graduate | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF)

Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) - Pathways Recent Graduate
Location: Various
Announcement Number: 24-FO-12336518-SA-RS
Salary: $48,809 - $79,954
Closing Date: April 1, 2024

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is looking for energetic, innovative, solution-oriented professionals to help the ATF team succeed in our responsibilities to reduce violent crime and protect the public.

Duties

This is a Recent Graduate appointment in the Pathways Program. Selected individuals are placed in a dynamic two-year development program in the excepted service designed to lead to a competitive civil service career in the Federal government. At the successful conclusion of this program, the agency may non-competitively convert individuals to a term (position lasting 1-4 years with an extension up to 120 days) or permanent position within the competitive service. Conversion to a Federal competitive service position will be at the discretion of the agency and is neither guaranteed nor implied.

Limiting Number of Applicants: It is recommended that you apply as soon as possible in order to receive consideration as this announcement will close on 4/1/2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET or on the day we receive 1,000 applicants (whichever comes first.)

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Field Operations.

Location is negotiable upon final selection. You will be asked for your location preferences once all pre-employment process have been completed. ATF will have the final determination based on the needs of the agency.

This position starts at a salary of $$48,809.00 (GL-5, Step 1) to $79,954.00 (GL-9, Step 10) with promotion potential to $134,435 (GL-13 Step 10).

The 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.

In this position, you will serve as a criminal investigator (special agent) trainee performing the below duties:

• Investigating criminal violations of Federal laws within the enforcement jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Justice.
• Conducting investigations of violations relating to explosives, firearms, arson, and alcohol and tobacco diversion.
• Preparing concise criminal investigative case reports.
• Testifying for the Federal Government in court or before grand juries.
• Gathering and analyzing evidence through investigative leads, seizures, arrests, execution of search warrants, and a variety of other means.

Industry Operations Investigator (Recent Graduate) | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF)

Industry Operations Investigator (Recent Graduate)
Location: Various
Announcement Number: 24-FO-12349942-IOI-VB
Salary: $39,576 - $63,733
Closing Date: April 1, 2024

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is looking for energetic, innovative, solution-oriented professionals to help the ATF team succeed in our responsibilities to reduce violent crime and protect the public.

Duties

This is a Recent Graduate appointment in the Pathways Program. Selected individuals are placed in a dynamic two-year development program in the excepted service designed to lead to a competitive civil service career in the Federal government. At the successful conclusion of this program, the agency may non-competitively convert individuals to a term (position lasting 1-4 years with an extension up to 120 days) or permanent position within the competitive service. Conversion to a Federal competitive service position will be at the discretion of the agency and is neither guaranteed nor implied.

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Field Operations.

Limiting Number of Applicants: It is recommended that you apply as soon as possible in order to receive consideration as this announcement will close on4/1/2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET or on the day we receive 1,000 applicants (whichever comes first.)

This position starts at a salary of $ $39,576.00 (GS-5, Step 1) to $63,733.00 (GS- 7, Step 10) with promotion potential to $134,435 (GS-13 Step 10).

The 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.

In this position, you will serve as an Industry Operations Investigator (IOI) trainee performing the below duties:

• Conducting investigations of firearms licensees and explosives licensees/permittees; investigations/inspections involving analyzing records, and referring leads identified involving firearms & explosives thefts to ATF Special Agents for further investigation.
• Documenting and reporting discrepancies revealed from examining records and inventories; including evidence of falsification of records and inventories, suspicious purchases or potential trafficking uncovered in firearm transaction records reviewed.
• Preparing reports detailing the facts found to document firearms licensee or explosives licensee/permittee is operating in accordance with the laws/regulations and making recommendations for further necessary action.
• Verifying inventories utilizing intelligence databases to analyze records and examine business operations.

Paralegal / Legal Assistant III Supporting the ATF | Advance Employee Intelligence (AEI)

Paralegal / Legal Assistant III Supporting the ATF
Location: Washington, DC
Requisition Number: 23-433
Salary: $35.35 per hour

Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crime and impacting the infrastructure of criminal enterprises.

Advance Employee Intelligence (AEI) strives to help government agencies develop a solid foundation and business strategy so they can be successful. Providing our Nation's Leading Organizations with Mission Critical Superior Service. AEI a HUBZone employer has a vacancy for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant III. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). This position is for the ATF Office of Chief Counsel Litigation Division. The Paralegal provides support to all related activities including researching, drafting documents and tracking legal matters in the office case management system. Reviewing and processing Federal Tort Claims (FTC) is a major duty for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assists attorney in reviewing case material to include gathering and analyzing case material and preparing a digest of selected decisions/opinions, including legal references. May provide Legal Clerk/Paralegal II review.
• Receives, examines, and evaluates new and complex cases with reference to the facts of the case and established standards.
• Assists in determining probable cause by reviewing investigative reports, establishing the need for further evidence and information, and planning a comprehensive approach to obtaining that information and evidence. Advises attorneys of the strengths and weaknesses of probable cause and potential defenses.
• Investigates facts and laws of cases and searches public records and other resources to prepare cases and determine causes of action by using a variety of legal research tools, public information databases, and other automated resources. Interviews federal agents and other law enforcement officers regarding the probable cause for forfeiture and the availability of evidence and witnesses.
• Assists attorney in pretrial preparations by preparing, reviewing, and organizing discovery; notifying, interviewing, and preparing summaries; and managing witnesses.
• Assists attorney in convincing the affected individuals of the correctness of the legal position and appropriateness of the settlement. Also prepares documents for settlement or disposition.
• Prepares legal pleadings, motions, papers, and proposed orders.
• Organizes and manages files, documents, and indexing exhibits.
• Summarizes documents and proceedings, including depositions, interrogatories, and testimony to assist attorneys.
• Uses various databases and programs to extrapolate data for reports, charts, graphs, and trial exhibits.
• Provides training to other personnel as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Candidates currently living in a HUBZone strongly preferred. Click here to check whether your address qualifies.

Requirements

• Paralegal Certificate with at least one-year paralegal experience; or High School Diploma/GED with at least three-years' paralegal experience
• One-year of automated litigation support experience with knowledge of the capabilities and use of automated resources and technology for the development, presentation, and prosecution of federal cases
• Knowledge of forfeiture law, policies, and procedures and trial experience preferred
• Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods of legal research and analysis sufficient to perform case development and documentation assignments which are typically covered by established precedents
• Excellent communication skills; oral and written, to include legal writing skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other common software applications, to include databases
• Proven commitment and expertise to provide excellent customer service; positive and flexible; ability to multi-task
• Ability to work in a team environment, deliver the highest quality of work, and maintain a professional disposition under extreme pressure