Criminal Investigator (Special Agent)

Full Job Description

Consistently ranked as the best place to work in the Department of the Interior (DOI), and the top 10% of all agency subcomponents, the Office of Inspector General is an independent office providing independent oversight to promote accountability, integrity, economy, efficiency, and effectiveness within the DOI.

We offer exceptional work-life benefits, including flexible work schedules, ample training opportunities, and a comprehensive employee recognition program.

Requirements Continued: Selectee will be required to qualify to carry and use firearms and other weapons as part of assigned duties and maintain such qualification.

Applicants are ineligible for this position if convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence, unless such conviction was expunged, set aside, or the applicant received a pardon.

Selectee must meet the initial agency suitability determination (i.e.

local police checks, review of past employment data, review of Query National information Center report, results of special agency check, etc.) before a final offer can be made.

Medical Requirements for 1811 occupational series may be found here. Qualifications: All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

We will only review your resume to determine whether minimum experience requirement(s) have been met.

Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.

Minimum Qualifications GS-13 : One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service performing all of the following: Applying for and executing search warrants, and other law enforcement operations; Planning and conducting complex financial fraud investigations that are primarily criminal in nature; Writing investigative reports and other products; and Testifying in court or providing briefings to internal and external parties such as high-level agency officials, law enforcement personnel, or federal/state prosecutors.

Major Duties:

This position is with Office of Inspector General, Energy Investigations Unit, in Lakewood, Colorado.

This office is responsible for conducting complex criminal, civil, and administrative investigations involving the Department's energy and mineral-related programs in support of the OIG's mission.

As a Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) you will be responsible for Major duties include: Plans, conduct, and/or lead highly visible and/or sensitive criminal investigations involving suspected or alleged violations of the Federal criminal code and other Federal laws, rules, and regulations.

These investigations involve criminal, civil, and regulatory violations associated with energy and mineral development activities administered and regulated by the Federal government.

Plans and complete search warrants and arrest warrants. Conduct surveillance and other law enforcement activities.

Evaluate and identify significant findings, trends, and patterns for areas at risk of criminal or fraudulent activity.

Analyzes requests, complaints, and or allegations in relation to appropriate laws, regulations, etc. to identify potential violations and related evidence.

Establish relationship of relevant facts supported with evidence and data. Perform extensive records searches. Conduct research and analysis of financial and accounting data.

Questions and interview witnesses and other subjects as part of fact-finding and investigative work. Provide management officials with briefings and presentations.

Writes clear and concise investigative reports documenting observations, issues and findings that are supported by evidence and data.