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Criminal Investigator (Forensics)

Office of Inspector General · Posted 17 days ago

Hybrid Full-time Washington, DC $102K – $158K Apply by Sep 29, 2026 Criminal Investigation ISTP
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About the Role

The Office of Inspector General (OIG), works within the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to promote efficiency and effectiveness, and prevent or stop waste, fraud and abuse in departmental programs. OIG also consults with the Congress about programs in progress and proposed new laws and regulations. The Inspector General Act of 1978 gives the Office of Inspector General autonomy to do its work without interference.

What You'll Do

  • →Provides expert forensic support through the scientific analysis of electronic evidence.
  • →Conducts computer forensic examinations that are consistent with those standards established by DOT-OIG and the Department of Justice, as well as reflective of current trends and techniques within the law enforcement and professional communities.
  • →This may include the testing and validation of forensic software and other appropriate automated analytical tools to meet diverse investigative requirements.
  • →Serves as a technical expert regarding crime scene searches of electronic evidence.
  • →Participates with DOT-OIG field agents and management to develop investigative plans and present investigative options and parameters as they relate to computer resources and techniques.
  • →Prepares preliminary and final investigative or forensic reports for prosecutors and management officials in accordance with DOT-OIG investigative policies and procedures.
  • →Responsible for the coordination and integration of investigative findings which may involve input from investigators within the Department or other agencies.
  • →Conducts investigations into difficult, complex, technical, and sensitive matters involving computer and computerized evidence which may be national in scope.
  • →These investigations may include complex networking and communications problems and legal issues, which may require law enforcement and civilian cooperation nationwide.
  • →Plans, organizes, conducts or coordinates complex investigations into intrusions of DOT systems or situations where a computer or other electronic device is used as a tool in the commission of a crime.
  • →Designs and implements intrusion detection and analysis tools.
  • →Uses automated methods to recover evidentiary data from network-based systems penetrated by unauthorized parties.
  • →Plans and conducts interviews with suspects, witnesses, and informants during case development.
  • →Often analyzes evidence provided by investigators stationed in multiple regions throughout the nation.

Requirements

  • ✓CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Selectee must relocate and fully reside within 65 miles from the regional office by the official start date.
  • ✓SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males Born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • ✓BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals.
  • ✓Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication.
  • ✓Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
  • ✓PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL AND DRUG TESTING: Tentatively selected candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination and undergo urinalysis in accordance with DOT 3910.1D entitled "Drug and Alcohol-Free Departmental Workplace", which includes testing for marijuana.
  • ✓Marijuana is legal in some states, however it's still illegal at the federal level.
  • ✓Therefore, if selected for the position you will be required to submit to a pre-employment/pre-appointment drug test, you will also be subject to Random Drug Testing.
  • ✓TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
  • ✓(continued under 'Other Information') U.S.
  • ✓Citizen Pre-employment drug testing and physical examination are required You must meet the specialized experience to qualify Successful completion of a background security investigation Must possess and maintain a valid state DL to operate a motor vehicle Required documents must be submitted by the closing date Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date

Personality Fit

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Job ID: 693a0387-31c0-41cb-afda-aa780f97d4da

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