The Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Division Director) position provides supervision, technical direction, and coordination to Special Agents in Charge of the execution of investigations of individuals and corporations suspected of violations of Title 18, United States Code (USC), and other USC titles as appropriate.
This Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Division Director) position is located in (Investigations) Regional Investigative Operations, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Leads investigations and other activities designed to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse in TSA programs and operations.
Plans, coordinates, and conducts largescale, multi-level criminal and administrative investigations ranging from complex fraud investigations to egregious employee misconduct matters. Manages reporting of investigative cases, technical activities, and operations to maximize the effective use of reported information in the development of new processes. Oversees and coordinates the review of criminal, civil, and administrative investigations conducted by the investigators.
Participates in the review of current and proposed legislation and regulations relating to TSA programs and operations, and makes recommendations to the Deputy Director and Director on the impact of such legislation and regulations. Provides leadership, guidance, expertise, and insight into the development, planning, and implementation of investigative policies, procedures, and programs.
Initiates, prepares, and collaborates with the Special Agents in Charge, develops short- and long range planning, forecasting, and execution of mission focused goals that address TSA vulnerabilities. Ensures effective management of INV's criminal, civil, and administrative investigative activities throughout subordinate offices.
Coordinates efforts of inspectors, auditors, program specialists, and other Federal agencies and host country personnel, as well as State, County, and local law enforcement personnel. Plans investigative strategies, techniques, and approaches prior to directing investigations, and assists prosecuting attorneys in preparing and presenting materials necessary for indictments, arraignments, trials, sentencing, and appeal proceedings before U.S. courts.
Coordinates with field office Special Agents in Charge regarding the initiation, planning, conducting, and reporting of a host of criminal investigations, including those of an extremely sensitive and complex nature. Analyzes results of investigations and coordinates preparation of reports concerning fraud or administrative violations by TSA personnel, contractors, suppliers, recipients, and grantees in violation of U.S. criminal and civil law, or agency regulations.
Directs and coordinates in-depth reviews and evaluations of criminal investigation program operations. Identifies areas requiring additional or decreased investigative and/or oversight attention, and reviews final investigative reports and memoranda to ensure compliance with established quality assurance standards. Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, controls, and evaluates the activities of subordinate staff through two or more subordinate supervisors.
Sets priorities for, and ensures the timely completion of assigned tasks.
Advises the Director of ongoing investigations and the performance of team members; provides advice and counsels employees; resolves simple employee complaints; prepares performance appraisals and/or provides input/recommendations to the first line supervisor on employee performance appraisals and training needs; approves leave; supports EEO and affirmative action programs; and identifies developmental and training needs of employees.
Exercises a full range of supervisory and personnel management authorities and responsibilities in directing work of subordinate staff. Coordinates and evaluates subordinates' work to assure balanced workload and timely responses to assigned actions. Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Develops job descriptions and assigns work to subordinates based on priorities.
Determines selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Hears and resolves complaints from assigned personnel and refers unresolved matters to higher authority. Takes disciplinary action when necessary. Interviews and selects applicants for vacancies. Establishes performance standards, evaluates performance, recommends training and development, and recognizes high quality performance.
Schedules and approves leave. Participates in manpower surveys and reorganization study groups, as required. Makes functional assignments establishing controls necessary for effective management, or to provide data for management purposes. Promotes compliance and ensures that all personnel actions are taken in accordance with the TSA Affirmative Action Plan and the TSA's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program policies.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; situational telework may be permitted in accordance with departmental policy telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Employees who transfer to TSA from an agency that allows employees to maintain an annual leave balance higher than the maximum accumulation for the appointed position will have their leave ceiling set to the maximum accumulation for the appointed position (e.g., United States duty location - 240 hours, foreign duty location - 360 hours, or TSES position - 720 hours). TSA will not make a monetary payment for any leave forfeited under these circumstances.
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This position is with Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $173968 – $205353/yr.
This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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