Criminal Investigator

USPS OIG; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG) in Chicago, IL seeks an experienced Criminal Investigator to join the Office of Investigations.

The role requires sound investigative judgment, and the ability to manage sensitive cases and coordinate with prosecutors and partner agencies. Responsibilities include leading complex investigations, obtaining warrants, preparing subpoenas, and assisting government attorneys in court proceedings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of Basic Criminal Investigative Training Program (FLETC) or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience as a federal law enforcement officer or higher grade.

Responsibilities

• Plans, conducts and coordinates criminal, civil and administrative investigations relating to alleged or suspected violations of Federal laws.
• Obtains and evaluates information to support criminal and civil investigations.
• Obtains warrants for arrests, searches and seizures as provided by law.
• Prepares requests and reviews subpoenas and other requests requiring higher authority.
• Assists attorneys in grand jury presentations and court cases; testifies as needed.
• Maintains liaison with other offices and agencies as needed.
• Conducts investigations using surveillance, interviews, interrogations, document review and evidence collection.
• Uses cameras and surveillance equipment to gather evidence.

Skills

Investigative judgment

Coordination with prosecutors

Federal investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The USPS OIG is seeking an experienced Criminal Investigator to join the Office of Investigations in the Central Area Field Office in Chicago, IL.

As a successful candidate, you will bring sound investigative judgment, the ability to manage sensitive cases, and experience coordinating efforts with prosecutors and partner agencies. If you have a strong background in conducting complex federal criminal, civil, or administrative investigations, bring your voice to our team!

Additional Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plans, conducts and/or coordinates criminal, civil and administrative investigations relating to alleged or suspected violations of Federal laws committed by or against Postal Service personnel or Postal Service contractors.
• Obtains and evaluates information to support all criminal and civil investigations.
• Applies for and serves warrants for arrests, searches and seizures as appropriate and provided by law.
• Prepares requests and/or reviews/approves requests for subpoenas, consensual monitoring, and other requests requiring higher authority.
• Assists Government attorneys in the preparation of grand jury presentations and court cases; serves as a witness in grand juries, criminal and civil courts and administrative forums.
• Maintains liaison with other offices, agencies, and appropriate organizations as needed.
• Conducts investigations using various techniques such as surveillance, interviewing and interrogating, examining files and records, obtaining physical and documentary evidence and undercover assignments.
• Collects, evaluates and preserves physical and documentary evidence. Utilizing cameras and other electronic surveillance equipment to gather evidence.

Compensation: The USPS OIG is an Excepted Service agency and uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale.

This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-11 to GS-13. The salary range for this position is $83,482.00 - $154,682.00. The salary figures include locality pay. For locality table specifics, visit: OPM's General Schedule (GS).

Eligibility & Experience Requirements

• Current serve as a federal law enforcement officer classified as an 1811 series Criminal Investigator or Military equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Completed Basic Criminal Investigative Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) or its equivalent.
• At least one (1) or more years of experience equivalent at the GS-11 level or higher grade.
• Demonstrated experience assisting, planning, conducting and/or leading complex criminal investigations.
• Received at least a "met expectation" rating on your two most recent performance appraisals (FY 2024 and FY 2025).

U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General