Criminal Investigator
***This job will close when we have received 500 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.
***THIS POSITION IS NOT REMOTE. ONLY ONSITE***
***U.S. Citizenship required***
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***Few vacancies in the following locations:
- Birmingham, AL
- Phoenix, AZ
- Orange, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- Hartford, CT
- Jacksonville, FL
- Miami Lakes, FL
- Orlando, FL
- Pensacola, FL
- Tallahassee, FL
- Tampa, FL
- Chicago, IL
- Fairview Heights, IL
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Boston, MA
- Largo, MD
- Portland, ME
- Detroit, MI
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Saint Louis, MO
- Jackson, MS
- Greensboro, NC
- Albany, NY
- New York, NY
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Philadelphia, PA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- San Juan, PR
- Rapid City, SD
- Sioux Falls, SD
- Memphis, TN
- Nashville, TN
- Dallas, TX
- Roanoke, VA
- Milwaukee, WI
- Charleston, WV
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
As a Criminal Investigator, you will perform the following duties:
- Serving as team leader for cases that concern extremely sensitive matters related to critical issues complicated by obscure leads, few visible records, conflicting evidence, other language and cultural barriers.
- Investigating suspected violators include highly organized activities interwoven with legitimate business activities and seemingly respectable organizations, such as providers of health care services and equipment, hospitals and nursing homes, and home health agencies in various locations nationwide.
- Planning, coordinating, and initiating contacts with Federal, State, and local officials, and other organization and individuals related to matters under investigation.
- Providing advice and assistance to DOJ and U.S. Attorneys in the preparation of cases for presentation to Federal, State, or local grand juries.
- Reviewing complaints submitted to the OIG, prepares a written analysis of the thoroughness, accuracy, and timeliness of the investigations and compliance with investigative policies and procedures.
Training Requirements: Successful completion of the Criminal Investigator Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) or an approved equivalent is required. Must successfully qualify with OI-issued firearms on an approved course of fire and successfully complete OI Control Tactics training program. Appointments to this position will be terminated if all of the above are not satisfactorily completed.
Minimum Age Requirements: The minimum entry age for this position is 21 years of age and the maximum entry age for this position is 36 years of age (the date of appointment must be no later than the date immediately preceding the 37th birthday) unless you have sufficient prior Federal service in a covered law enforcement position.
Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, applicants MUST meet the additional requirements below:
Minimum Qualification Requirements For the GS-12:
- Applicant must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience demonstrates the following: 1) managing investigations as a team member; and (2) analyzing data and providing analytical support in response to investigations, data requests, and other special requests of priority or urgency; and (3) investigating and resolving health care fraud and program violations.