Director, Criminal Section

Offices, Boards and Divisions · Department of Justice

📍 Washington, District of Columbia 💰 $151661 – $228000/yr

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Department: Department of Justice
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Salary: $151661 – $228000/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Excepted
Number of Openings: 1
Security Clearance: Top Secret
Date Posted: 2026-09-01
Application Deadline: 2026-09-16

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Job Summary

The Civil Rights Division (CRT or Division) is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as the Director, Criminal Section.

Key Responsibilities

As the Director of the Criminal Section, the successful candidate: Manages the Section, setting national federal civil rights prosecution priorities, and supervises an office of managers, trial attorneys, and professional administrative support staff.

Coordinates and builds coalitions with law enforcement partners (FBI, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Labor, Department of State, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and local agencies), United States Attorney Offices, and non-governmental groups. Manages national civil rights training program that provides civil rights skills trainings to thousands of law enforcement officers.

Conducts, supervises, and reviews the enforcement of federal criminal civil rights and related statutes. Investigates and prosecutes persons for violations of federal criminal statutes, including civil rights violations under color of law, hate crimes, conspiracies, and related crimes such as obstruction, false statements, and immigration and visa crimes.

Supervises preparation of each aspect of cases including the investigation, records analysis, drafting and filing of indictment and information, plea negotiations, trial, and sentencing of the case; timely directs strategy and planning.

Consults and advises, sometimes on an emergency basis, with the Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General, and the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, reporting on the immediate status of civil rights matters involving criminal violations; advises and consults with the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights and Deputy Assistant Attorney Generals; coordinates with other litigation section chiefs and United States Attorneys; and functions or confers closely with the public (and their delegations), law enforcement agencies and boards, et al.

Authorizes and supervises prosecution of cases by United States Attorneys, including filing of indictment and information, trial and appellate proceedings, post-trial collateral attacks on convictions, and the like. May be required to personally present evidence to the grand jury on cases of national and in some cases international importance. Personally may direct the preparation and trial of important cases.

Requirements & Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico bar. (Include in your resume the month and year in which you obtained your degree and the name of the College or University from which it was conferred/awarded.)

Contact

Diane.M.Turner@usdoj.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $151661 – $228000/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.