Special Agent-in-Charge (SAC)

Office of Inspector General • Washington, DC

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Supervisory Criminal Investigator position is within the Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Investigations (OI). OI investigates alleged criminal, civil, and administrative violations of federal laws relating to DOL programs, operations, and personnel to prevent and detect fraud and abuse. The role provides nationwide investigative guidance and oversight, supports regional planning, and helps direct OI’s investigative program and resources. It is physically located in Washington, DC. Incumbents may telework subject to supervisor approval but must report to the office a prescribed number of days each pay period.

The position supervises subordinate supervisors and employees, develops and monitors OI’s annual and regional operational plans, and provides policy, procedural, and technical guidance to OI offices. It coordinates investigations and information sharing with DOL components, other federal law enforcement agencies, other OIGs, and potentially congressional staff. The position also represents senior OIG leadership at meetings and oversees investigative initiatives, training, case management, reporting, and nationwide database integrity.

The position requires the ability to perform criminal investigator duties, including firearms use, arrests, search and seizure, surveillance, undercover assignments, and handling investigative records and evidence. Incumbents must maintain Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance. Newly hired investigators must have completed basic criminal investigator training at FLETC unless OIG waives this requirement based on comparable training. The position is subject to medical and physical requirements, drug testing, financial disclosure, and applicable probationary periods. Relocation incentives and Permanent Change of Station funds are not offered.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must meet the maximum age requirement for entry into a covered federal law enforcement position: appointment before the 37th birthday, subject to stated exceptions and possible veteran waiver.
• Must obtain the required security/investigation level and maintain Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance.
• Must complete a probationary period if applicable and a supervisory probationary period if applicable.
• Must pass a medical examination and maintain physical requirements.
• Must submit to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Must meet financial disclosure requirements.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-14 in the Federal Service.
• Specialized experience must include participating in establishing agency-wide or regional investigative priorities and/or annual plans.
• Specialized experience must include providing policy or procedural guidance and training to offices and staff on investigative matters, legal issues, and/or programmatic issues.
• Specialized experience must include monitoring, analyzing, and adjusting operational plans and investigative programs.
• Specialized experience must include building and maintaining relationships with internal and external agencies to coordinate investigative efforts and information sharing.
• Must be able to qualify to use DOL-owned firearms and accept assignments where firearms are necessary.
• Must be able to make arrests, execute search warrants, conduct surveillance, and assume undercover roles as required.
• Must be able to review, manage, handle, and transport large volumes of investigative records and evidence.
• Newly hired OIG criminal investigators must have successfully completed the basic criminal investigator training course at FLETC, unless OIG waives the requirement based on comparable special agent or law enforcement officer training.
• Education cannot substitute for the required specialized experience at the GS-15 level.

Responsibilities

• Participate in discussions with OI Special Agents-in-Charge to determine investigative resource distribution and develop or adjust regional operational plans.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of reporting activities, including human resources and financial planning, significant event reports, consensual monitoring, law enforcement authority, statistical accomplishments, confidential funds, and case summaries for Inspector General semiannual reporting.
• Provide guidance and direction on nationwide investigative matters that may require coordination across regions or organizations.
• Review investigative initiatives and develop or participate in program training, interregional activity, case management, and maintaining the integrity of nationwide database information.
• Coordinate with DOL agency officials to discuss and resolve matters concerning DOL programs as they relate to OIG and its mission.
• Represent the Assistant Inspector General and/or Deputy Assistant Inspector General at meetings with senior Department officials, law enforcement agencies, other OIGs, and potentially congressional staff.
• Maintain liaison with federal law enforcement and investigative agencies on program fraud issues related to OI’s mission.
• Plan subordinate work, assign duties based on capability and expertise, evaluate subordinate supervisors and direct-report employees, and provide advice or instruction on work and administrative matters.
• Develop an overall OI annual plan addressing investigative matters and nationwide projects.
• Analyze regional operational plans, ensure a balanced investigative program, monitor execution throughout the year, and make adjustments as conditions change.
• Provide policies, procedures, technical guidance, and direction to OI offices and personnel on investigative and administrative matters.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and control short- and long-range investigative plans to achieve results in OI’s investigative mission.
• Perform criminal investigator duties as required, including firearms use, arrests, search and seizure, surveillance, undercover assignments, and review and handling of records and evidence.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Specific eligibility depends on position type; applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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