Supervisory Criminal Investigator

Summary

• Hiring Agency: Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs

This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, OJS, Internal Affairs Division in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Investigate all allegations of criminal and non-criminal misconduct against Indian County law enforcement, detention officers, and non-commissioned BIA Officers and tribal personnel employed by tribal governments

Key Responsibilities

As Supervisory Criminal Investigator, GS-1811, your typical work assignments may include, but not limited to: Serves as an Assistant to the Chief, Internal Affairs and is responsible for the review and investigation of all complaints against Law Enforcement officers. Provides advice and makes recommendations to the Chief of Internal Affairs on various matters regarding the operation and management of the BIA's Internal Affairs program.

Supervises criminal investigators by structuring and assigning work based on priorities and deadlines; keeping subordinates informed on issues and decisions affecting them; scheduling and granting leave; appraising performance and issuing corrective actions; issuing of awards; hearing and resolving complaints and identifying and providing training needs.

Provides training, instruction, and /or guidance to internal and external law enforcement personnel for the purpose of outlining policies and procedures on internal affairs related subjects. Develops and implements an effective integrity and ethics training program for all trainees of the Indian Police Academy, and other law enforcement programs.

Assists in the development of budget estimates, determines future budget requirements and prepares justifications for departmental purchases. Reviews, advises and monitors departmental and budgetary goals.

Develops and maintains effective communication with other Federal, local, state and Tribal law enforcement agencies, in coordinating cross-jurisdictional or cooperative agreements, and/or develop information related to misconduct by law enforcement and corrections personnel. Testifies in Federal, tribal, and state courts on criminal matters arising out of internal affairs investigations and at disciplinary/adverse personnel action hearings.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $110574 – $143748/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

Job Description

• Hiring Agency: Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs

This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, OJS, Internal Affairs Division in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Investigate all allegations of criminal and non-criminal misconduct against Indian County law enforcement, detention officers, and non-commissioned BIA Officers and tribal personnel employed by tribal governments

Key Responsibilities

As Supervisory Criminal Investigator, GS-1811, your typical work assignments may include, but not limited to: Serves as an Assistant to the Chief, Internal Affairs and is responsible for the review and investigation of all complaints against Law Enforcement officers. Provides advice and makes recommendations to the Chief of Internal Affairs on various matters regarding the operation and management of the BIA's Internal Affairs program.

Supervises criminal investigators by structuring and assigning work based on priorities and deadlines; keeping subordinates informed on issues and decisions affecting them; scheduling and granting leave; appraising performance and issuing corrective actions; issuing of awards; hearing and resolving complaints and identifying and providing training needs.

Provides training, instruction, and /or guidance to internal and external law enforcement personnel for the purpose of outlining policies and procedures on internal affairs related subjects. Develops and implements an effective integrity and ethics training program for all trainees of the Indian Police Academy, and other law enforcement programs.

Assists in the development of budget estimates, determines future budget requirements and prepares justifications for departmental purchases. Reviews, advises and monitors departmental and budgetary goals.

Develops and maintains effective communication with other Federal, local, state and Tribal law enforcement agencies, in coordinating cross-jurisdictional or cooperative agreements, and/or develop information related to misconduct by law enforcement and corrections personnel. Testifies in Federal, tribal, and state courts on criminal matters arising out of internal affairs investigations and at disciplinary/adverse personnel action hearings.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $110574 – $143748/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.