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Applicants must successfully complete both phases of the process for consideration. |\n| --- |\n| \u003Cbr>**IMPORTANT NOTE: All communications associated with the criminal investigator hiring process will be sent via email to the email address the applicant has listed in his or her USAJOBS profile.\u003Cbr>It is critical that applicants check their USAJOBS profile prior to applying to ensure their email address is correct and up-to-date.\u003Cbr>Email addresses cannot be changed during the assessment process. |\n|  |\n\nAssessment Process Overview  \nThe hiring process for entry-level criminal investigators requires applicants to complete and pass two phases of assessments. An overview is provided on this page; additional information is provided in the sections that follow.  \nEach USAJOBS posting specifies a general anticipated time frame during which interested applicants must complete any required assessments; a more precise time frame is stated in the invitation email applicants receive at the beginning of an assessment phase.  \nFailure to complete testing within this defined time frame will result in removal of the applicant from further consideration for the current criminal investigator job opportunity.  \nPhase I Assessments  \nThe two assessments in Phase I can be taken at any time during the time frame specified in the invitation email and may be completed from any computer with reliable internet access.  \nApplicants who earn passing results on both assessments will advance to Phase II.  \nPhase II Assessments  \nPhase II assessments are completed under the supervision of a proctor at an ICEdesignated testing center. This proctored testing is by appointment only; applicants who advance to Phase II will be emailed detailed information about the scheduling process and completion timeframe.  \nApplicants will receive their overall pass/fail status via email after all phases of assessment have concluded.  \nThe remainder of the sections in this guide provide additional detail about the assessments, retesting rules, and sample assessment questions.  \n\n| Phase I Assessments\u003Cbr>The first phase of the criminal investigator application process requires completion of two pre-hire assessments. The tests in Phase I are completed independently (not under supervision), so they are referred to as “non-proctored” assessments.\u003Cbr>As non-proctored tests, Phase I assessments can be completed on any computer with internet access. Applicants should take these assessments at a quiet location with reliable internet access that is free from distractions.\u003Cbr>Phase I assessments are described in greater detail below.\u003Cbr>Writing Skills Assessment (WSA)\u003Cbr>Written Communication is a major component of the criminal investigator role; effective writing is the cornerstone of the ability to document accurately, report comprehensively, and\u003Cbr>appropriately communicate important messages.\u003Cbr>The WSA asks applicants to compose a short essay (at least 150 words) in response to a broad (non-job-related) writing prompt; essays are evaluated on presentation/written flow, grammar, and completeness of response.\u003Cbr>Applicants have 25 minutes to complete the WSA.\u003Cbr>Situational Judgment Test (SJT)\u003Cbr>Criminal investigators regularly work with teams of other agents and often need to adjust their approach in response to different situations. 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