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Criminal Investigator - Special Agent
Quick Facts
- Hiring Agency: Office of the Inspector General
- Department: Department of Justice
- Location: Multiple Locations
- Salary: $106437 – $163062/yr
- Hiring Path: Fed Transition
- Number of Openings: 14
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Security Clearance: Top Secret
- Date Posted: 2026-09-17
- Application Deadline: 2026-10-01
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Job Summary
The Office of the Inspector General is one of the best places to work in the Department of Justice and is one of the premier inspector general offices in federal government. The Investigations Division (INV) investigates alleged criminal violations and misconduct that govern DOJ employees, operations, grantees, and contractors. Annually INV receives more than 13,000 complaints, opens approximately 250 investigations, and makes an average of over 90 arrests.
Key Responsibilities
This position falls under the direction of the Investigations Division. If you are selected as a Criminal Investigator, your responsibilities would include, but would not be limited to: Analyzing initial allegations and recommending required investigative resources and collateral support. Investigating allegations of crime, crime scenes, and misconduct. Planning and conducting surveillance or undercover work. Apprehending and arresting persons violating U.S.
laws and conducting search and seizure incident to the arrest or when appropriate by warrant. Preparing reports and presenting findings orally and in writing to managers, prosecutors, and other high-level officials. Testifying as a government witness before Grand Juries and in court regarding criminal cases. Testifying at administrative hearings in non-criminal cases. Note: This position requires an in-office presence.
Telework may be approved under limited circumstances as authorized by the agency.
Requirements & Education
There are no education requirements for this position.
Contact
ohr.oig@usdoj.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
Which agency is hiring for this position?
This position is with Office of the Inspector General, Department of Justice.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $106437 – $163062/yr.
Is this position remote or telework eligible?
This position is eligible for telework.
What security clearance is required?
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-10-01.
How many openings are available?
There are 14 openings for this position.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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