Criminal Investigator (Desk Officer)

Office of Inspector General • Phoenix, AZ

20d

About The Position

The Criminal Investigator (Desk Officer) provides investigative services, technical advice, and overall coordination of investigative operations. Investigations typically concern violations of Department of Transportation programs and regulations, including illegal transportation of hazardous materials, aviation safety, contract and grant fraud, and motor carrier safety. Investigative results may support withholding funds from a state, criminal or civil prosecution by the Department of Justice, administrative personnel actions by DOT, or changes to DOT practices and procedures. The position primarily involves preparing reports, statistical data, briefings, and speeches based on OIG investigative and operational activities, as well as overseeing field investigative work to ensure compliance with OIG policies and procedures.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service to qualify at GS-14.
• Specialized experience conducting investigations of criminal, civil, regulatory, or administrative violations, such as embezzlement, bribery, fraud against the Government, false claims, kickbacks, bid rigging, conflicts of interest, or non-compliance with administrative or legislative requirements.
• Must reside within 65 miles of the duty location by the start date.
• Must meet applicable age requirements: applicants generally must not turn 37 before 30 days after the announcement closing date, or, if age 37 through 56, must be eligible to retire at age 57 with 20 years of covered law-enforcement service. Qualified veterans preference eligibles may apply regardless of the stated maximum age requirements.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination and drug test, receive a favorable employment suitability determination, and satisfactorily complete the criminal investigator training course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia.
• Must qualify to carry and use government-owned firearms and maintain that qualification; a misdemeanor domestic-violence conviction generally disqualifies an applicant unless expunged, set aside, or pardoned.
• In most jurisdictions, must be at least 21 years old to carry a firearm.
• Applicants must meet qualifications and time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date, and the resume must document the specialized experience.
• If selected, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify registration for the military selective service by their entry-on-duty date.
• Demonstrate case management, written and verbal communication, teamwork, judgment and decision-making, adaptability, external awareness, attention to detail, and knowledge of law-enforcement operations and applicable laws, regulations, and investigative authorities.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of the basic Criminal Investigator Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center or its equivalent will receive higher consideration.

Responsibilities

• Provide investigative services, technical advice, and overall coordination of investigative operations.
• Prepare reports, statistical data, briefings, and speeches based on OIG investigative and operational activities.
• Oversee field investigative work to ensure it conforms to OIG policies and procedures.
• Conduct investigations involving violations of DOT programs and regulations, including hazardous-material transportation, aviation safety, contract and grant fraud, and motor carrier safety.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Law Enforcement Availability Pay eligibility for a 25% salary increase for unscheduled duty in excess of the 40-hour workweek.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed