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Criminal Investigator

Office of the Inspector General · Posted 1 days ago

HybridWashington, DC$144K – $187KApply by May 26, 2026Criminal InvestigationISTPOperations
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About the Role

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent office whose mission is to promote excellence, integrity, and accountability throughout the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In our dynamic environment, the OIG conducts investigations, audits, evaluations, and inspections to enhance program effectiveness and efficiency and to detect and prevent waste, fraud, and mismanagement in DHS programs and operations.

What You'll Do

  • The position will serve as a Senior Special Agent (SSA) providing technical expertise, support and guidance to other criminal investigators regardless of grade and conducting a wide range of investigations that, could be violations of U.S. criminal and civil laws, regulations and rules.
  • As such, the incumbent is authorized to carry firearms, serve arrest and search warrants, and testify in criminal/civil court trials and grand jury and administrative hearing proceedings.
  • Typical assignments include: Performs analyses and conducts investigations regarding a wide variety of allegations received by the Office of Inspector General.
  • Coordinates plans and personally conducts the most complex, difficult, or sensitive criminal investigations of major importance and high-level interest; and misconduct allegations involving high-ranking DHS officials.
  • Performs special assignments where investigative matters cover a wide range of U.S.
  • Codes and administrative laws, ranging in complexity from violations by individuals to conspiracies to commit acts.
  • Drafts and prepares concise, logical briefings, reports of investigation and summaries, including recommendations for prosecution and/or corrective action, for the Special Agent in Charge, the Deputy Inspector General for Integrity, the Inspector General and other senior departmental officials.
  • Assists the Special Agent in Charge and the Deputy Inspector General for Integrity in coordinating and referring completed investigative matters to the U.S.
  • Department of Justice for evaluation and possible prosecution as appropriate.
  • Prepares, reviews, and revises new policies, programs, standards, and techniques.
  • Provides guidance and consultation concerning case development, and conveys the views, goals and policies of the Special Agent in Charge and Deputy Inspector General for Integrity.

Personality Fit

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Job ID: d64c89c4-8ec7-4daa-a611-b80a3604f436

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