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Investigative Specialist
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys · Posted 6 days ago
On-siteWashington, DC$71K – $92KApply by May 26, 2026General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance SeriesESTJ
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The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is unique in the size and the scope of its work. It serves as both the local and the federal prosecutor for the nation's capital. On the local side, AUSAs assigned to the Superior Court Division prosecute cases ranging from misdemeanors to homicides. On the federal side, AUSAs assigned to the Criminal Division prosecute federal crimes. The Civil Division further defends the United States in civil suits brought in the District of Columbia.
What You'll Do
- →This position is an unarmed law enforcement support position and does not make arrests or directly confront, apprehend, or take custody of criminal suspects.
- →This position involves significant time spent in the field in all weather conditions at all hours of day and night.
- →Typical work assignments include: Provides investigative assistance to criminal investigators and prosecutors in locating and identifying key individuals in criminal cases.
- →Prepares reports and maintains records.
- →Examines and analyzes fact patterns and evidence, summarizing investigative activities and findings.
- →Provides law enforcement support, including testifying in a variety of hearings; prepares documents, assists with locating and obtaining evidence and information; and providing logistical support for hearings and trials.
- →Assists in canvassing for evidence and identifying sources of potential information and evidence.
- →Under supervisor direction, assists in conducting of surveillance operations, utilizes sound investigative strategies, applies problem solving methods and techniques, and participates as a member of a team fulfilling operational goals.
- →Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
- →For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/.
- →As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen or National.
- ✓Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication.
- ✓This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing.
- ✓Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
- ✓You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
- ✓If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
- ✓You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
- ✓Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted motor vehicle operator's license while employed in the position and will be required to operate a motor vehicle in accordance with applicable OPM regulations and related requirements of the Department of Justice.
- ✓This position is unarmed and is not permitted to carry or use firearms as part of official duties.
- ✓Physical Requirements: Performance of above duties requires moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather.
- ✓Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required.
- ✓Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that incumbent may perform the duties satisfactorily.
- ✓Incumbent must possess sufficiently good vision, with or without glasses in each eye: in order that he/she may perform the duties satisfactorily.
Personality Fit
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