Detective/Investigator, Except Public conducts private investigations to locate missing persons, obtains confidential information, and solves crimes. May require an associate's degree or its equivalent and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Detective/Investigator, Except Public is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Detective/Investigator, Except Public performs a variety of complicated tasks. Typically reports to an executive or head of a unit/department. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Qualification
An assistant federal public defender must be a graduate of an accredited law school. Requirements also include admission and in good standing before the federal bar, in combination with admission and good standing to the state bar.
Employment is subject to a satisfactory background investigation.
General Experience
The successful applicant will have an established capacity or clearly demonstrated aptitude for excellence in criminal defense practice, a commitment to the representation of indigent accused persons, and a reputation for personal integrity.
Benefits
The salary of an assistant federal public defender is commensurate with that of an assistant U.S. attorney with similar qualifications and experience.
The position is in the excepted service and does not carry the tenure rights of the competitive Civil Service. The position includes regular Government employment benefits including health and life insurance, retirement, and the Thrift Savings Plan.
Salary is payable only by Electronic Funds Transfer (direct deposit). An offer of employment is subject to the availability of funds.