Criminal Investigator - Special Agent

$114,970 - $149,465/Yr

Department Of Justice - Denver, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Denver, CO

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The Office of the Inspector General is one of the best places to work in the Department of Justice and is one of the premier inspector general offices in federal government. The Investigations Division (INV) investigates alleged criminal violations and misconduct that govern DOJ employees, operations, grantees, and contractors. Annually INV receives more than 13,000 complaints, opens approximately 250 investigations, and makes an average of over 90 arrests.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing initial allegations and recommending required investigative resources and collateral support.
• Investigating allegations of crime, crime scenes, and misconduct.
• Planning and conducting surveillance or undercover work.
• Apprehending and arresting persons violating U.S. laws and conducting search and seizure incident to the arrest or when appropriate by warrant.
• Preparing reports and presenting findings orally and in writing to managers, prosecutors, and other high-level officials.
• Testifying as a government witness before Grand Juries and in court regarding criminal cases.
• Testifying at administrative hearings in non-criminal cases.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
• Must successfully pass and are subject to random drug screenings.
• Must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• May be subject to a probationary period.
• Must maintain firearm proficiency and successfully pass periodic tests.
• Must pass and maintain medical qualifications.
• Must maintain a valid state issued driver's license.
• Age requirement: Before your 37th birthday for entry in a primary law enforcement position.
• Must provide a Certificate of completion for Criminal Investigator Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers or an equivalent Federal law enforcement basic training academy.

Nice-to-haves

• Formal training or education relating to Computers, Information Systems.
• Investigative Technical Equipment related experience or training.
• Formal training or education relating to Digital Forensics or programming.
• Technical proficiency with Computers and computer networks.
• Information Technology related experience or training.
• Training and experience conducting forensic examinations of mobile devices.
• At least one advanced certification, such as the EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE), DCITA Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE), Certified Computer Examiner (CCE), or Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position held.