Sr Criminal Investigator I - 90412435 - Philadelphia

Amtrak•Philadelphia, PA

5d•$113,200 - $145,187•Onsite

About The Position

Amtrak OIG is not a Federal agency. Our employment opportunities are not federal jobs. Join with the Inspector General to help make America’s railroad operate more efficiently and effectively. Our team provides independent oversight of Amtrak’s programs and operations and works diligently to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse by Amtrak employees, contractors, or vendors. This work not only helps to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Amtrak, but it also informs decision-making by Amtrak’s Board of Directors, Amtrak management, and Congress. We employ a team of auditors, special agents, analysts, forensic examiners, lawyers, and support staff to complete our exciting mission. Join us as we continue toward our goal of building a model OIG centered on independence, teamwork, work-life balance, and oversight that makes a difference! The incumbent serves as a Senior Criminal Investigator I for the Investigations unit involved in the planning, directing and conducting of investigations into criminal cases of importance to the Corporation. Leads teams of other investigators and manages the resources and staff participating with the SAC in the development of subordinate staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice or other related field, or equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.
Must have a minimum of 5 years of criminal investigative experience, preferably at the Federal level.
Must have satisfactorily completed the Basic and Advanced Criminal Investigator Course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia or an equivalent Criminal Investigative course.
Must have successfully completed firearms training and maintain qualifications to carry and use firearms.
Knowledge of Federal criminal and civil law, practice and procedure.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Extensive experience and knowledge of criminal investigative techniques (e.g. handling confidential informants, undercover assignments, physical and electronic surveillance, etc) sufficient to manage the work of subordinate agents and supervisors.
Ability to cooperate across organizational boundaries to reach mutual goals.
Creativity, flexibility and ability to work in a fast paced environment with constantly changing priorities.
Analytical, problem solving and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

Broad knowledge of the laws, practices and procedures of Federal Inspector General Offices.
Investigative experience with an emphasis on white collar crime.
Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or other related field.

Responsibilities

Independently plans, coordinates, directs and conducts complex investigations into criminal and noncriminal cases of the highest importance to the Corporation. Develops leads based on referrals from the IG Tip Line and/or develops leads based on his/her contacts and knowledge of the industries, businesses, communities in which he/she works. Determines the depth and scope of the investigation and coordinates the use of other personnel during the course of the investigation including other investigators, auditors and technical personnel.
Plans, coordinates, directs and conducts investigations into difficult criminal cases of importance to the Corporation. Cases may be sensitive because of the involvement of prominent business and government officials. Determines the depth and scope of the investigation and when needed, develops a written case plan outlining the steps to be taken in handling the investigation.
Secures facts and develops evidence from all sources to establish the extent and nature of violations. Works with and develops informants, checks available records to verify information, develops liaisons and coordinates with other law enforcement organizations and uses such investigative techniques as surveillance, searches and recording devices. May develop new avenues of investigation or new cases entirely based upon information uncovered.
Conducts investigative interviews and record searches; obtains sworn statements and documents where appropriate from witnesses, informants, suspects, fellow law enforcement officers from local state and Federal levels, custodians of records and public and private persons at all levels.
Makes determinations regarding the documents required when requesting IG and/or Grand Jury subpoenas and makes tactical plans for serving such subpoenas.
Drafts and prepares reports of investigations and summaries including recommendations for prosecutive and/or corrective action. Reports include analysis of evidence from a wide variety of sources, evaluation of interrelated activities uncovered during the investigation and recommendations for further or additional related investigations.
Works closely with the US Attorney or state/local prosecutors throughout the investigation and its disposition, assisting in preparing testimony and presentations for the Grand Jury or other judicial/administrative forums.
If leading a team, provides guidance and assistance to the junior members of the team and reviews their work products as appropriate.