Criminal Investigator - Special Agent

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.

This position falls under the direction of the Investigations Division, New York City Office. If you are selected as a Criminal Investigator, your responsibilities would include, but would not be limited to: 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.