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Criminal Investigator (Special Agent)

$40k

2020 People

Job Description

Job Description

Criminal Investigator — Financial Crime & Cyber Fraud

No Prior experience necessary, paid training provided, high school diploma or equivalent is required for this role.

Turn Your Curiosity into a Career That Makes a Difference.

Interested in how financial crimes happen, and how to stop them? Build a career investigating counterfeiting, cyber fraud, and financial threats that affect people, businesses, and your communities.

As a criminal Investigator (Special Agent), you'll receive paid training, develop investigative skills, and take on work with real-world impact.

What's in It for You?

  • Paid, specialized training to prepare you for investigative and protective assignments.
  • A recruitment incentive of up to $40,000 for qualified applicants, subject to eligibility and service requirements.
  • Challenging investigative work involving financial crime, cyber fraud, and counterfeiting.
  • Professional growth through varied assignments, practical training, and experience alongside fellow agents.
  • Meaningful public service, helping protect communities and the nation's financial systems.

Paid Training Provided

Earn while you train for a demanding career in federal law enforcement. Develop the skills, judgment, and confidence needed for criminal investigations and protective operations.

What You'll Do

Your work combines criminal investigations with protective assignments. Responsibilities may include:

  • Investigating counterfeiting, cyber fraud, and other complex financial crimes.
  • Following evidence to uncover criminal activity that threatens the nation's financial infrastructure.
  • Helping safeguard designated individuals.
  • Planning and supporting security operations for National Special Security Events.

This is an opportunity to connect your interest in technology, problem-solving, and public service with hands-on investigative work.

Who We're Looking For

People who ask questions, think critically, work well with others, and bring integrity to their decisions.

If you're motivated by solving problems, learning new skills, and doing work that matters, this career is worth exploring.

Qualifications & Requirements include:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen .
  • Hold a current, valid driver's license .
  • Be at least 21 years old when applying and meet the official announcement's upper-age requirements and applicable exceptions.
  • Complete required pre-employment screening and comply with ongoing drug-testing requirements.

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Vacancy posted 6 days ago
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