Criminal Investigator - WPAFO

$104,498 - $135,851/Yr

US Government Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Albuquerque, NM

Full-time - Mid Level

Albuquerque, NM

National Security and International Affairs

About the position

The USPS OIG is seeking a highly qualified applicant to fill a Criminal Investigator position within the Office of Investigation, Western Pacific Area Field Office, in Albuquerque, NM. The successful candidate must have experience in planning, conducting and/or leading complex federal criminal, civil and administrative investigations. Bring your skills and voice to our team!

Responsibilities

• 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 sensitive investigative requests that require higher authority.
• Assists 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.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must currently be a Federal Law Enforcement Officer classified as an 1811 series Criminal Investigator or Military equivalent.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and physical examination.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret security clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued credit card.
• May be required to successfully complete a 12-month probationary period.
• Selectee subject to random drug testing.
• 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.
• 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 2022 and 2023).

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Care Insurances.
• Flexible Spending options.
• Retirement and Thrift Savings.
• Flexible Work Schedules.
• Leave and Holidays including 11 paid holidays each year, 13 days of paid sick leave and 13 to 26 paid vacation days each year depending on years of service.