Criminal Investigator

Quick Facts

• Role: Criminal Investigator (GS-12/GS-13)
• Focus: Criminal, civil, and administrative investigations involving fraud, waste, abuse, and legal/regulatory violations impacting DOT programs
• Key work: Evidence development, interviews, authorized surveillance, and preparing case packages for prosecutors

Description

Independently plan and conduct criminal investigations to determine jurisdiction, DOT nexus, program impact, and probable cause. Collect, analyze, and evaluate evidence from multiple sources; conduct interviews and authorized surveillance; and prepare legally sufficient written products for prosecutors and management. Provide testimony in judicial or administrative proceedings as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute investigations, including developing evidence and leads
• Establish and document DOT nexus and jurisdiction and assess programmatic/financial impact
• Develop and continuously update investigative case plans (targets, evidence requirements, sources, coordination, strategies, timelines)
• Coordinate investigative activities with supervisors and law enforcement/regulatory partners
• Collect, analyze, and evaluate financial and business records to prove or refute fraudulent schemes
• Conduct interviews/interrogations and develop leads via document analysis and intelligence gathering
• Conduct authorized electronic/physical surveillance; execute subpoenas; support searches, seizures, and arrests under applicable legal authorities
• Maintain accurate case records in official case management systems
• Prepare investigation reports, summaries, affidavits, subpoenas, memoranda, and surveillance/interview summaries
• Prepare cases for prosecutors and provide testimony when required
• Travel frequently in support of investigative operations

Requirements

• U.S. citizen
• Background security investigation completed successfully (favorable adjudication)
• Pre-employment drug testing; subject to random testing if selected (marijuana test included)
• Specialized experience required for GS-12 or GS-13 eligibility
• Valid state driver’s license
• Reside within 65 miles of the regional office
• Complete required training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center if selected
• Firearms qualification and ongoing maintenance
• Meet medical/physical/emotional/mental stability requirements and stated vision/hearing standards
• Meet stated age eligibility rules and related retirement eligibility constraints
• Submit required documents by the closing date

Benefits

• Comprehensive U.S. federal employee benefits package (eligibility depends on position type)
• Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP)
• Primary position eligible for early law enforcement retirement provisions under applicable federal retirement systems