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Job Description As a valued contributor to our team, you will be responsible for conducting complex investigations into alleged employee misconduct and unethical business practices violating laws, regulations, or Fannie Mae’s Code of Conduct and corporate policies involving anti-corruption, fraud, EEO, retaliation, and other types of corporate misconduct.
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Summary This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Chief Security Officer, Investigations and Operations Division. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Criminal Investigator overseeing and conducting criminal investigations in an effort to protect the Department\'s personnel, property, facilities and information. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position. Responsibilities As a Criminal Investigator GS 1811 13, your typical work assignments may include: Carrying out assignments, which may include, undercover operations, surveillance; search and seizure operations; making apprehensions/arrests; interviewing witnesses; interrogating suspects; and providing protection services on high-ranking officials. Providing authoritative advice, guidance, and counsel to agency management officials on criminal investigations, federal law enforcement procedures, policies, information sharing, joint initiatives, and systems interrogation. Preparing and delivering effective oral briefings to senior personnel of the Office of the Chief Security Officer, Investigations and Operations Division and other Federal, state, and local agencies at all levels. As a \"rigorous\" position, this position is covered by the Law Enforcement Retirement System. In accordance with Department of Homeland Security, DHS Directives System; Directive # 251-03 Revision # 01, candidates for law enforcement positions can not have reached their 37th birthday prior to the date of referral on a Certificate of eligible for a federal civilian law enforcement position. An individual who has passed the maximum entry age limit, but previously served in a covered position, may be eligible for consideration and reinstatement of coverage if they will be able to complete a total of 20 years of covered law enforcement service by the time he reaches the mandatory retirement day of 57. See OPM Retirement Handbook for further details. The Maximum Entry Age requirement may be waived for applicants eligible for veterans\' preference. (See Maximum Entry-Age Requirements for Veterans\' Preference Eligibles.) The incumbent must carry firearms and maintain proficiency in their care and use. Therefore, the position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment, 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g)(9) and selectee will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment (Title 18, USC., Section 1001). This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination which certifies that you are medically qualified to perform the full duties of the position. Please see the GS-1811 Medical Requirements. Results of a recent (up to one-year old) medical examination must be provided prior to appointment. Determination as to contingency of the medical record will be made at time of appointment. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting complex and highly sensitive criminal investigations into matters involving felony violations, handling a significant volume of complex and sensitive internal affairs investigations possibly on high-ranking officials. Provide authoritative advice, guidance, and counsel to agency management officials on criminal investigations, federal law enforcement procedures, policies, information sharing, joint initiatives, and conducting investigations into matters referred by the Office of Chief Security Officer, DHS Headquarters. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: Demonstrating, and skill in investigative techniques associated with operational law enforcement intelligence collection; obtaining and evaluating information from many diverse sources including alleged criminals and reluctant witnesses; surveillance planning, to included surveillance activities involving multiple parties; uses detection practices to identify crimes trafficking, terrorism, cybercrimes, subversive organizations, threats to national security, and insider threats; using advanced investigative techniques to provide functional and technical oversight to special agents; and overseeing subordinate agents; and comprehensive knowledge of and ability to apply laws, policies, regulations, directives, procedures, executive orders, advanced principles, and concepts. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-in-grade Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade (GS-12), or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement. Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment (\"position occupied\" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a \"1\"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Essential Personnel Position - This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR, Part 752, as applicable). Education Not Applicable Additional Information The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result. This position will be filled at the GS-13 level. This position is at the full performance level. Selectee may be required to serve a one-year probationary period. Selectee will be required to complete an OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Form. Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will NOT be paid. This position may be designated as essential personnel. These personnel must be able to serve without regard to declarations of liberal leave, government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism, or lack of funding. Selectee must complete in-service requirements and weapons qualification for the enforcement of arrest authority as conferred under 40 U.S.C 1315 authority. Selectee may be required to work overtime and shift work. This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. This position may be designated MISSION ESSENTIAL based on local conditions. . Incumbent must meet the established experience, basic training and in-service training requirements established for the enforcement of police powers; basic Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration of Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Top Secret clearance as a condition of placement in this Special-Sensitive position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Multiple selections may be made from this announcement.
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Summary The Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Inspector General is currently looking for a Criminal Investigator (ICTAP) in the Office of Investigation. Join our professional team of auditors, criminal investigators, and inspectors who help support DOE\'s mission through performance and financial audits, inspections of management issues and administrative allegations, and investigations into alleged violations of law. This announcement is for ICTAP clearance requirements only. Responsibilities As a Criminal Investigator for the Office of Investigations, you will be responsible for the following: Plans and coordinates all investigative matters in accordance with Federal laws and regulations as well as agency policies. Plans, leads, and participates in significant and potentially dangerous undercover functions to include undercover surveillance and \'sting\' operations. Prepare and deliver clear, concise, and comprehensive oral presentations or testimony regarding investigations to agency and government officials, prosecuting attorneys, and before grand juries, courts, or administrative proceedings. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date (08/02/2024) of this announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 for each federal position listed as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of qualifying experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either \"full-time\" (or \"40 hours a week\") or \"part-time\" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate\'s online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as all of the following: Collecting and securing evidence for criminal or administrative investigations. Utilizing investigative techniques to establish facts or evidence for an investigation. Gathering evidence through interviews and surveillance to improve investigation strategies. Education There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement. Additional Information The minimum age for initial appointment to a law enforcement position is 21, and the maximum age is 37. (The date immediately preceding an applicant\'s 37th birthday is the final date for selection). This requirement does not apply to preference eligible veterans, or if you served in another Federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by special civil service retirement provisions. Subject to drug testing, must test negative prior to being appointed, and will be subject to random testing thereafter. Failure to pass subsequent tests could result in disciplinary action, up to and including removal from the Federal service. Must successfully complete the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center\'s Basic Criminal Investigator Training Program. Applicants who have previously completed the training program are exempt. This position is covered under the provisions of the Lautenberg Amendment \"Suitability to Possess Firearms and Ammunition.\" The selectee must successfully and safely qualify with a firearm; failure to do so may result in removal from the position. Criminal Investigators are subject to frequent travel and may be reassigned to a different duty location throughout the U.S. dependent upon program needs; a signed mobility agreement is required. Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP): LEAP is approved to compensate employees for unscheduled duty in excess of the 40-hour workweek. Criminal Investigators must be prepared to work overtime based on the needs of the agency. The selectee may be required to complete Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE. More than one selection may be made from this announcement. For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: www.telework.gov For Reasonable Accommodation information or assistance: Email: reasonableaccommodationoig@hq.doe.gov Phone: (202)586-4393 711 for TTY-Based Telecommunications Relay Service | Federal Communications Commission (fcc.gov)
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Summary The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), created to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse; to promote economy and efficiency; and to keep the head of the Smithsonian and Congress fully and currently informed of problems at the Smithsonian. More than one selection may be made from this announcement. Responsibilities The Criminal Investigator is responsible for supporting and assisting in the planning, coordinating, directing, and conducting of investigations relating to Smithsonian Institution programs and operations. In this position, you will: Investigate violations or noncompliance with legislative or administrative requirements relating to Smithsonian programs. Investigate alleged violations of other provisions of federal, state, and local statutes affecting labor laws, Smithsonian Institution (S.I.) grants, contracts, and contractors and their employees, criminal statutes relating to falsification of contractor’s payroll, collusive bidding practices, and deviations from or failure to comply with contract specifications. Review and respond to inquiries into alleged violations of S.I. Standards of Conduct by Smithsonian employees. Requirements Conditions of Employment Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation May need to complete a Probationary Period Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service. Conditions of Employment Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator\'s license/permit from their state of residence. Must have successfully completed basic law enforcement training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy (FLETC) or equivalent training at a state or local law enforcement training academy. You must provide proof of successful completion with your application. May be required to successfully complete the Inspector General Transitional Training Program at FLETC. Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. See the \'Required Documents\' section for additional information. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website. Qualifications Experience: GS-11: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as 1) conducting criminal investigations into fraud or integrity-related offenses; 2) conducting interviews and interrogations; 3) writing investigative reports; and 4) collecting evidence admissible in court. OR 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR Combination of Education and Experience: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications. For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the \"Required Documents\" section of this announcement. GS-12: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as 1) conducting criminal investigations into fraud or other financial or integrity-related offenses; 2) conducting interviews and interrogations; 3) writing investigative reports; 4) collecting evidence admissible in court; 5) drafting and serving arrest and search warrants; and 6) testifying in court or administrative hearings. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. You must also meet the following special requirements: You must pass a medical examination prior to being appointed. This position requires moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with free motion of fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders, hips, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must function sufficiently in order for applicants to perform the duties satisfactorily. Vision: Sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without correction. Hearing: Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Other Medical Requirements: You must possess emotional and mental stability. Any condition that would hinder full, efficient performance of the duties of this position or that would cause an individual to be a hazard to himself/herself or to others is disqualifying. All of the medical requirements MUST be met at the time of initial examination/test. Applicants failing to meet the medical requirements at the time of their initial examination/test will be considered ineligible for the position. Additional Requirements: Applicant must have successfully completed basic law enforcement training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy (FLETC) or equivalent training at a state or local law enforcement training academy. You must provide proof of successful completion of such basic law enforcement training with your application. Applicant must be able to qualify semi-annually with a 9mm semi-automatic pistol and meet the requirements to be sworn in as a Special Deputy U.S. Marshal. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator\'s license on appointment. Please note: The Smithsonian Institution does not offer Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) or 6(c) retirement. Education There are no basic education requirements for this position. Additional Information This position is not included in the bargaining unit. Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Office of Human Resources. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and, Beginning and ending dates of appointment. Recruitment Incentive: Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period. Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP): LEAP is NOT authorized/offered for this position. 6(c) Retirement: 6(c) retirement is NOT authorized/offered for this position. Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.
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Summary This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Chief Security Officer, ISID. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Criminal Investigator overseeing and conducting criminal investigations in an effort to protect the Department\'s personnel, property, facilities and information. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position. Responsibilities As a Criminal Investigator, GS-1811-13, your typical work assignments may include: Plans and conducts criminal investigations, to include: unauthorized disclosures, theft of government property, sabotage, threats against employees, and threats to national welfare and security. Provide authoritative advice, guidance, and counsel to agency management officials on criminal investigations, federal law enforcement procedures, policies, information sharing, joint initiatives, and systems integration. Represent the agency at high level inter-departmental meetings, conferences, inter-agency task forces, and seminars. This announcement will be open for45 days. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12, next lower grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: Planning, conducting, and reporting on a full range of criminal investigations to protect an organization\'s, personnel, property, facilities, or information. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement. Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment (\"position occupied\" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a \"1\"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Essential Personnel Position - This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR, Part 752, as applicable). Education Not Applicable Additional Information The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result. This position will be filled at the GS-13 level. Promotion Potential: This position is at the full performance level. Selectee may be required to serve a one-year probationary period. Selectee will be required to complete an OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Form. Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will not be paid. This position may be designated as essential personnel. These personnel must be able to serve without regard to declarations of liberal leave, government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism, or lack of funding. Selectee must meet the established experience, basic training, and in-service training requirements established for the enforcement of police powers. Selectee must complete in-service requirements and weapons qualification for the enforcement of arrest authority as conferred under 40 U.S.C 1315 authority. Selectee may be required to work overtime and shift work. This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968, which makes it a felony for anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence to ship, transport, possess, or receive firearms or ammunition. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration of Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Top Secret clearance as a condition of placement in this Special-Sensitive position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
