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Criminal Investigator

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
📍 San Diego, California 💰 $85307 – $110905/yr

Job Summary

This position is located at the VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego CA. The single focus of this position is the investigation of suspected major offenses against Veterans Affairs (VA) patients, visitors and staff and U.S. government property and assets and the potential prosecution of criminals. Veteran Centered Policing is a VA-specific model by which the VA Police force serves and protects Veterans, employees, and all others who access VA care and services.

Major Duties

The single focus of the Criminal Investigator is the investigation of suspected major offenses against Veterans Affairs (VA) patients, visitors and staff and U.S. government property and assets and the potential prosecution of criminals. The Senior Criminal Investigator reports to the Chief of Police. Major duties and responsibilities include: Performs criminal and non-criminal investigative duties with emphasis on white-collar crime Plans and conducts investigations of alleged violation of Title 18, United States Code, including fraud, bribery, larceny, embezzlement, collusion, conflict of interest, as well as the violations of Title 18 which involve VA/VHA employees Evaluates complaints and information to determine investigative merit Gathers, analyzes, and reports on complex financial, observational, and other information to establish its evidentiary value and sufficiency Obtains evidence, explains constitutional rights, performs search and seizures, and makes arrests Prepares and reviews reports, makes recommendations, and prepares cases for prosecution Collects enough evidence to support a court case against a criminal and explains to juries the significance of evidence as it relates to proof that a crime was committed Coordinates and conducts joint investigations relating to alleged or suspected violations of criminal laws with other federal and state agencies such as the FBI, US Marshalls, etc. Perform other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Rotating 12 hour shifts Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Criminal Investigator/PD99720S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contact

joshua.purpura@va.gov (385) 560-4320

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government

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