Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) - Headquarters Operations - 90418001 - Washington

Amtrak•Washington, DC

2d•$169,218 - $228,445•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) shares responsibility and accountability with the Special Agent in Charge for the day-to-day investigative program and operations of an assigned office. Headquarters Operations provides oversight, support functions, and policy development for the Office of Inspector General’s criminal, civil, and administrative casework. The ASAC sets and executes investigative priorities in consultation with the SAC, leads investigative teams, and ensures investigations and projects remain on track and meet quality standards. The role provides strategic direction, oversees quality assurance and reporting, develops policy, and helps align tactical plans with Amtrak and OIG objectives. The ASAC also supports programs to prevent criminal activity and serious irregularities, may conduct investigations, presents evidence to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and may testify in court. The position provides operational guidance for Headquarters programs, including Body Worn Cameras, Technical Services, Vehicles, Firearms, and Hotlines, and maintains liaison relationships with Amtrak corporate staff and other law enforcement agencies. The ASAC recruits, trains, mentors, and supervises a diverse, multidisciplinary workforce, adapting leadership approaches to staff needs. This onsite position is based in Washington, District of Columbia, with travel requirements up to 25%. It requires carrying a weapon and maintaining firearms qualifications, and may involve dangerous or potentially life-threatening situations, outdoor work in varying weather, and frequent long hours. The incumbent must be available on call for emergencies and maintain the physical standards required of IG criminal investigators. Pre-employment physicals, drug screening, and a background investigation are required.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of the Criminal Investigator Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia, or an equivalent Federal criminal investigative course.
Successful completion of firearms training and the ability to maintain qualifications to carry and use firearms.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
At least 10 years of criminal investigative experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven analytical, problem-solving, and project-management skills.
Strong leadership and change-agent skills.
Ability to multitask with attention to detail.
Ability to cooperate across organizational boundaries to reach mutual goals.
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations and protect confidential sensitive information.
Proficiency with computer-based tools, such as Microsoft Office Suite and similar products.
Experience with automated case-management systems.
Creativity, flexibility, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Demonstrated leadership, team-building, training, mentoring, and motivational skills.
Familiarity with Federal criminal and civil law, practice, and procedure.
Extensive knowledge and experience with criminal investigative techniques, including confidential informants, undercover assignments, and physical and electronic surveillance, sufficient to manage subordinate agents’ work.
Ability to carry a weapon and maintain required qualifications; maintain the physical health standards required of IG criminal investigators.
Availability for frequent long hours and emergency on-call work.
Must pass required pre-employment physicals, drug screening, and background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
Familiarity with the laws, practices, and procedures of Federal Inspector General Offices.
Familiarity with passenger rail operations and/or transportation operations.
Investigative experience emphasizing white-collar crime.
Successful completion of training focused on developing leadership skills and competencies.

Responsibilities

Set and execute investigative priorities in consultation with the Special Agent in Charge and in alignment with the OIG strategic plan.
Manage, oversee, and lead investigative teams to keep investigations and projects on track and ensure quality work.
Provide leadership in investigative matters and administrative programs.
Oversee or conduct quality assurance, internal and external reporting, policy development, and other programmatic requirements.
Align tactical plans with Amtrak and OIG strategic plans and objectives.
Help develop and execute independent programs to prevent criminal activity and serious irregularities that may lead to fraud and abuse.
Provide first-level supervisory oversight and, as needed, conduct investigations such as internal management inquiries.
Present evidence of criminal misconduct to the U.S. Attorney’s Office during investigations and prosecutions, and testify in court if necessary.
Provide operational guidance and oversight for Headquarters programs covering Body Worn Cameras, Technical Services, Vehicles, Firearms, and Hotlines, as needed.
Maintain cooperative relationships and conduct liaison activities with Amtrak corporate staff and other law enforcement agencies on investigative matters.
Recruit, train, lead, mentor, coach, motivate, and supervise a diverse, multidisciplinary workforce.
Recognize staff strengths and weaknesses, develop staff as needed, and accommodate differing approaches to assignments.