Criminal Investigator AD-1811 Job Announcement

Criminal Investigator AD-1811 Job Announcement

Arlington, VA & Kabul, Afghanistan

($137,849 - $147,038)

Job Summary:

The position is located in the Arlington, VA office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) with duty, on a long-term temporary duty (TDY) status, in Kabul, Afghanistan. Criminal Investigators are involved in conducting extremely sensitive investigations that are directed at the detection of fraud and abuse and are often nationwide or international in scope or significance and result in congressional and media interest. The incumbent may lead a team of investigators or manage a single highly complex investigation ensuring the accomplishment of objectives within all phases of the investigation cycle: planning, executing and reporting. The position requires a minimum one year tour of duty in Afghanistan.

Duties:

The incumbent may oversee a team of investigators, lead several investigations concurrently, or manage a single highly complex investigation ensuring proper application of investigative techniques for the accomplishment of all investigative and preventive activities pursuant to Federal Statutes and general office instructions

Conducts extremely sensitive and complex investigations of violations of Titles 10, 15 and 18, United States Code, including contract, program and property fraud, bribery, larceny, embezzlement, collusion, conflicts of interest, anti-trust violations, confidence games, organized crime, money laundering and its effects on larceny of Government property and influence in United States Government (USG) contracting, and other Federal statutes covering fraudulent activities often nationwide or international in scope. Many investigations are the subject of congressional and media interest.

Responsible for independent analysis of preliminary criminal or final investigative reports to ensure compliance with investigative directives, standards, and guidelines; presents oral briefs to Department of Justice attorneys and assists in the assembling and presenting of evidence for subsequent prosecution.

Initiates and maintains a continuing liaison role with U.S. and Afghanistan officials to assure investigative continuity on matters of mutual interest.

Plans, organizes, and conducts covert and overt surveillances; interviews of suspects, complainants and witnesses; administers the oath during affidavits; carries firearms; serves search and arrest warrants and makes arrests when required.

Presents investigative results in a clear and understandable manner to Department of Justice attorneys or the other agencies or offices responsible for the prosecution of crimes or other sanctions under the statutory jurisdiction of SIGAR.

Develops sources of information such as confidential sources, confidential informants and cooperating witnesses in the furtherance and support of criminal investigations. Maintains confidentiality of such sources in accordance with written rules and regulations pertaining to source development and use.

Must maintain firearm certification.

Knowledge Requirements:

Must have successfully completed a civilian Federal law enforcement investigator training program such as FLETC's Criminal Investigator Training Program or the FBI or DEA New Agent Training Academy.

Agent must have acquired a thorough knowledge of criminal investigative techniques and procedures through service as a law enforcement officer whose duties were primarily to conduct and direct the investigation, apprehension, or detention of persons suspected or convicted of offenses against the criminal laws of the United States.

Position requires a thorough knowledge of the Federal Rules of Evidence and the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Agent must be aware of precedent setting court decisions concerning admissibility of evidence, constitutional rights, search and seizure, and related issues.

Skill in recognizing, developing and establishes relationships, responsibilities, legal liabilities, conflicts of interest, and related matters, in a manner that meets requirements for presentation in court or other legal or administrative proceedings.

Knowledge of and/or skill in the following areas: use of firearms; use/development of informants; searching for physical or documentary evidence or leads; using evidence to substantiate findings or conclusions; examining records to detect links in a chain of evidence and/or information; using cameras, tape recorders, etc. to record evidence and documents; using modern detection devices and laboratory services; detecting discrepancies in information and distinguishing between relevant and non-relevant information; taking written statements and preparing reports of investigation.

Skill in collection and assembling facts; bringing the investigation to a logical conclusion; presenting facts to Federal prosecutors and assisting them in preparation for trial or hearing.

Skill in effectively communicating, in both oral and written form, facts and circumstances in a fashion understandable to others, in reports of investigation, in court or other legal proceedings.

Knowledge and understanding of current and emerging management/administrative concepts, principles, and procedures in accordance with the IG's views.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience conducting fraud and corruption investigations in a conflict zone environment, preferably Afghanistan.

Demonstrated track record as a case agent with multiple successful prosecutions of fraud, corruption and/or money laundering investigations in U.S. District Court.

Key Requirement:

Incumbent occupies a position that may be considered essential to support of the SIGAR mission. If your position is considered emergency essential, failure to remain in your position may result in separation for the efficiency of the Federal Service (Ch. 75, Title 5 USC; FPM Ch. 752).

Overseas travel is required. In support of this travel, the incumbent would be required to meet minimum standards of fitness for deployment to the CENTCOM region to include the ability to wear personal protective equipment, including protective mask, ballistic helmet, body armor, and chemical/biological protective garments.

Form SF 312. This position requires the incumbent to complete a Form SF 312, Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement.

The incumbent may be required to submit an Executive Branch Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.

This incumbent must be eligible for and be able to maintain a TOP SECRET clearance.

Reemployment of Annuitants:

Reemployed Annuitants may be eligible for appropriate pay rate for the position without a reduction in pay or of the annuity. As a result, the salary of the annuitant is not offset by the amount of the annuity received for the period of employment.

Applicants should send a resume by email to sigar.pentagon.m-s.mbx.jobs@mail.mil with Criminal Investigator on the subject line.

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