Criminal Investigator - Contract Fraud Investigations Division (Current 1811s Only)

About the Position

The successful candidate must have experience in planning, conducting and/or leading complex federal criminal, civil and administrative investigations.

Plans, conducts and/or coordinates criminal, civil and administrative investigations relating to alleged or suspected violations of Federal laws committed by or against Postal Service personnel or Postal Service contractors.

Obtains and evaluates information to support all criminal and civil investigations.

Applies for and serves warrants for arrests, searches and seizures as appropriate and provided by law.

Prepares requests and/or reviews/approves requests for subpoenas, consensual monitoring, and other requests requiring higher authority.

Aids Government attorneys in the preparation of grand jury presentations and court cases; serves as a witness in grand juries, criminal and civil courts and administrative forums.

Maintains liaison with other offices, agencies, and appropriate organizations as needed.

Conducts investigations using various techniques such as surveillance, interviewing and interrogating, examining files and records, obtaining physical and documentary evidence and undercover assignments.

Collects, evaluates and preserves physical and documentary evidence. Utilizing cameras and other electronic surveillance equipment to gather evidence.

Position Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

• Must currently be an 1811 criminal investigator or military equivalent and have at least one or more years of experience as a criminal investigator at a GS-11 or above equivalent grade level in the 1811 occupation series.
• (NON-QUALIFYING experience includes security details, intelligence analysis, corrections or guard duty, physical security, and military/security police officer.)
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Completed Basic Criminal Investigative Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) or its equivalent
• Currently serve as a federal law enforcement officer classified as an 1811 series Criminal Investigator or Military equivalent
• Have at least one or more years of experience in position at the GS 11 or above equivalent grade level.
• Demonstrated experience planning, conducting and/or leading complex criminal investigations
• Must have received a satisfactory performance rating on your most recent performance appraisal (Fiscal year 2024 and 2025).

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