Criminal Investigator

Veterans Health Administration•Phoenix, AZ

10h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the Phoenix VA Healthcare System in Phoenix, Arizona. The Senior Criminal Investigator focuses on investigating suspected major offenses against VA patients, visitors, staff, and U.S. government property and assets, and on supporting the potential prosecution of offenders. The role operates in an environment involving serious crimes and complex schemes, including white-collar crime, supply-chain fraud, drug diversion, prostitution rings, and multi-state schemes targeting VA property or people. The investigator conducts criminal and non-criminal investigations, particularly those involving alleged violations of Title 18 of the United States Code. The position reports to the Chief of Police and involves evaluating complaints, gathering and analyzing evidence, preparing cases for prosecution, and coordinating investigations with federal and state agencies. The role requires a valid unrestricted state driver's license and the ability to carry and maintain qualification with agency-approved firearms while on duty on VA property. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; tours may vary to meet service needs and may include rotating days, nights, weekends, or holidays. Telework and virtual work are not available. Applicants selected for employment are subject to drug testing, background and security investigation, and a probationary or trial period.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must complete the application, questionnaire, and required online assessment.
Must meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement if currently or formerly a qualifying federal employee: 52 weeks at GS-09 for a GS-11 position.
Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 investigating serious crimes and complex misdemeanors, using investigative methods beyond standard patrol assignments, coordinating with other law enforcement personnel, collecting and using forensic evidence, assessing law-enforcement operations, and participating in complex criminal, civil, or administrative investigations; OR meet the stated qualifying graduate education or education-and-experience combination.
Applicants using education to qualify must submit transcripts; qualifying education must be from an accredited institution.
Must possess a valid, unrestricted state driver's license, have a safe driving record, and be medically qualified to operate the appropriate motor vehicle safely.
Must pass the agency Government Vehicle Drivers physical examination.
Must be able to possess firearms under the terms of the Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended, and achieve and maintain qualification or certification with agency-approved firearms.
Must undergo pre-appointment urinalysis; refusal or a verified positive result prevents appointment.
Must meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
Must complete a background and security investigation and the online onboarding process.
Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
Must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Conduct criminal and non-criminal investigations, with emphasis on white-collar crime.
Plan and conduct investigations of alleged violations of Title 18 of the United States Code, including fraud, bribery, larceny, embezzlement, collusion, conflicts of interest, and violations involving VA/VHA employees.
Evaluate complaints and information to determine whether an investigation is warranted.
Gather, analyze, and report on complex financial, observational, and other information to establish its evidentiary value and sufficiency.
Obtain evidence, explain constitutional rights, conduct searches and seizures, and make arrests.
Prepare and review reports, make recommendations, and prepare cases for prosecution.
Collect sufficient evidence to support court cases and explain the significance of evidence to juries.
Coordinate and conduct joint investigations into suspected criminal-law violations with other federal and state agencies, including the FBI and U.S. Marshals.
Perform other related duties as assigned.