Criminal Investigator

About the Role

The United States Attorney's Office, District of Eastern New York is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Criminal Investigator to handle federal law enforcement matters. This role involves joining a well-respected team responsible for planning, conducting, and managing complex criminal investigations related to suspected violations of federal law.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning and coordination of complex investigations in one or more of the following areas: national security-related offenses (including counterterrorism, counterintelligence, export control), fraud, bribery and public corruption, money laundering, violent crime, or cybercrime.
• Develop and authorize operational plans and procedures for arrests and searches.
• Conduct interviews of victims, witnesses, and subjects.
• Review and analyze data such as telephone records, cell-site data, bank records, credit card records, and email.
• Provide advice and assistance to assigned Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) during investigations and prosecutions.
• Testify in the grand jury or at trial and other court proceedings regarding facts and evidence collection.
• Perform and lead investigative activities, including surveillance, undercover operations, identification and development of informants, and obtaining warrants.
• Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as training and experience progress.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication, including 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 and eligibility requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.
• You must satisfactorily complete the Criminal Investigation Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, Georgia, if not already completed (equivalent training is acceptable).
• You must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license while employed in the position.
• You will be required to complete and file an initial and annual OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
• You must qualify with and carry a firearm.
• You must successfully pass a medical examination (or obtain a waiver) and be found “fit for duty.”
• You must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (Sensitive Compartmented Information) security clearance.

Qualifications

GS-13: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is defined as:

• Working as a Criminal Investigator using a wide range of investigative methods to uncover criminal violations.
• Recognizing, seizing, and preserving evidence.
• Soliciting cooperating witnesses/defendants and other sources to identify members of criminal organizations.
• Testifying in local and federal courts and before local and federal grand juries.
• Conducting or leading complex investigations in one or more of the following areas: fraud, bribery and public corruption, national security-related offenses, cybercrimes, money laundering, violent crimes, and sexual assault.
• Consulting with attorneys and trial teams to provide investigative advice, ensure compliance with applicable laws, develop investigative strategy, and recommend investigative methods and techniques.
• Liaison and collaboration with law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and federal levels.

Benefits

The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Telework opportunities.
• Life insurance and health benefits.
• Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) candidates may receive selection priority if found well-qualified. Proof of eligibility must be provided.