Criminal Investigator

DutiesHelpGS-13 Major DutiesReviews allegations to determine criminal jurisdiction, Department of Transportation (DOT) nexus, and programmatic or financial impact; advises management on investigative merit and appropriate criminal enforcement action.Plans, develops, and conducts complex and sensitive criminal investigations involving fraud, waste, abuse, and other violations; gathers, evaluates, and analyzes evidence to establish probable cause and support criminal prosecution.Determines and articulates DOT nexus and criminal jurisdiction throughout the investigative process.Develops, implements, and revises comprehensive investigative case plans, identifying the nature of criminal allegations; subjects and targets; coordination requirements with prosecutors and law enforcement partners; projected evidence needs; sources of information; and investigative steps, strategies, and timelines.Exercises significant independence in determining investigative scope, depth, and priorities while coordinating with supervisory personnel regarding resource utilization and case direction.Conducts or oversees advanced investigative techniques, including electronic and physical surveillance, undercover operations, execution of search and arrest warrants, and service of subpoenas.Leads and coordinates criminal investigative activities with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, U.S. Attorney's Offices, and other prosecutorial authorities.Independently conducts interviews and interrogations of witnesses, confidential sources, cooperating defendants, and subjects of investigations.Analyzes complex financial, tax, accounting, and banking records to identify, document, and prove fraudulent schemes and related criminal activity.Evaluates information to distinguish admissible evidence from hearsay or unreliable data and applies advanced analytical methods to identify criminal patterns and violations.Documents investigative actions, findings, and evidence in accordance with criminal investigative standards and maintains accurate, timely records within the official case management system.Prepares and reviews legally sufficient investigative reports, affidavits, and case packages for presentation to prosecutors and senior management.Provides expert testimony before grand juries, courts, and administrative forums as required.Performs frequent travel in support of criminal investigative operations.