Criminal Investigator

Criminal Investigator

This Criminal Investigator position is located at a TSA Field Office determined by the Agency need, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Candidates may be considered for five (5) locations of their choosing as listed below. If hired, however, employees must report to a TSA facility. The actual location will be negotiated after selection.

• Phoenix, Arizona
• Los Angeles, California
• San Diego, California
• San Francisco, California
• Denver, Colorado
• Washington, District of Columbia
• Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Miami, Florida
• Orlando, Florida
• Tampa, Florida
• Atlanta, Georgia
• Honolulu, Hawaii
• Chicago, Illinois
• Baltimore, Maryland
• Boston, Massachusetts
• Detroit, Michigan
• Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Las Vegas, Nevada
• Newark, New Jersey
• New York, New York
• Charlotte, North Carolina
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Memphis, Tennessee
• Dallas, Texas
• Detroit, Texas
• Houston, Texas
• Seattle, Washington
• Queens, NY
• Salt Lake City, UT

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Conducts, monitors, and coordinates criminal and administrative investigations and inspections under established procedures and supervisory guidance.
• Investigates cases involving theft of government property, theft of personal property, fraud in worker's compensation claims, and mismanagement of government property.
• Handles cases that may include conflicting reports, discussions, or testimonies, and documents findings for review and further action.
• Performs investigative functions on assigned cases or portions of cases, following established protocols from planning and fact-finding through to reporting investigative results.
• Responds to investigative matters by participating in searches, seizures, and arrests; engages in undercover activities involving contact with criminal elements or suspects to support the apprehension of individuals suspected of posing a threat to passenger security or violating Federal criminal statutes.
• Conducts interviews and interrogations of witnesses and suspects, and provides Miranda warnings as required.

The major duties described reflect the entry performance level of this position. Typically, the higher pay bands perform similar duties but will require less guidance and training; and/or projects/work assignments may be more complex. Once onboarded, you may be assigned for up to one year to support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force. The law enforcement component of the D.C. Task Force is a partnership of over 20 federal and local agencies working together to make D.C. the safest city in America. Once the assignment ends, you'll transition back to support TSA Law Enforcement - Investigations. Visit the D.C. Task Force page for more information.