Sr Criminal Investigator I - 90404559 - New York

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The incumbent serves as a Senior Criminal Investigator I for the Investigations unit involved in the planning, directing and conducting of investigations into criminal cases of importance to the Company. Leads teams of other investigators and manages the resources and staff participating with the SAC in the development of subordinate staff.

This is a standard position description that may be used for positions in Headquarters or the field.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Independently plans, coordinates, directs and conducts complex investigations into criminal and noncriminal cases of the highest importance to the Corporation. Develops leads based on referrals from the IG Tip Line and/or develops leads based on his/her contacts and knowledge of the industries, businesses, communities in which he/she works. Determines the depth and scope of the investigation and coordinates the use of other personnel during the course of the investigation including other investigators, auditors and technical personnel.

• Plans, coordinates, directs and conducts investigations into difficult criminal cases of importance to the Corporation. Cases may be sensitive because of the involvement of prominent business and government officials. Determines the depth and scope of the investigation and when needed, develops a written case plan outlining the steps to be taken in handling the investigation.

• Secures facts and develops evidence from all sources to establish the extent and nature of violations. Works with and develops informants, checks available records to verify information, develops liaisons and coordinates with other law enforcement organizations and uses such investigative techniques as surveillance, searches and recording devices. May develop new avenues of investigation or new cases entirely based upon information uncovered.

• Conducts investigative interviews and record searches; obtains sworn statements and documents where appropriate from witnesses, informants, suspects, fellow law enforcement officers from local state and Federal levels, custodians of records and public and private persons at all levels.

• Makes determinations regarding the documents required when requesting IG and/or Grand Jury subpoenas and makes tactical plans for serving such subpoenas.

• Drafts and prepares reports of investigations and summaries including recommendations for prosecutive and/or corrective action. Reports include analysis of evidence from a wide variety of sources, evaluation of interrelated activities uncovered during the investigation and recommendations for further or additional related investigations.

• Works closely with the US Attorney or state/local prosecutors throughout the investigation and its disposition, assisting in preparing testimony and presentations for the Grand Jury or other judicial/administrative forums.

• If leading a team, provides guidance and assistance to the junior members of the team and reviews their work products as appropriate. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice or other related field, or equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of criminal investigative experience, preferably at the Federal level.
• Must have satisfactorily completed the Basic and Advanced Criminal Investigator Course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia or an equivalent Criminal Investigative course.
• Must have successfully completed firearms training and maintain qualifications to carry and use firearms.
• Knowledge of Federal criminal and civil law, practice and procedure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of criminal investigative techniques (e.g. handling confidential informants, undercover assignments, physical and electronic surveillance, etc) sufficient to manage the work of subordinate agents and supervisors.
• Ability to cooperate across organizational boundaries to reach mutual goals.
• Creativity, flexibility and ability to work in a fast paced environment with constantly changing priorities.
• Analytical, problem solving and project management skills.  

PREFERRED:

• Broad knowledge of the laws, practices and procedures of Federal Inspector General Offices.
• Investigative experience with an emphasis on white collar crime.
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or other related field. 

Please Note:

• The position requires weapon carrying and qualifications; carrying a weapon carries risks and responsibilities and the incumbent may be placed in dangerous situations including but not limited to work outside in the elements i.e. rain, heat, cold.  Nature of work can be hazardous due to the transportation environment and potentially life threatening.
• Frequently works long hours and is required to be on-call and available on an emergency basis.
• Pre-employment physicals and a drug screen are required, as well as successfully passing a background investigation. Must maintain the physical standards of health required of IG criminal investigators.

COMPENSATION:

The hiring salary range the Sr. Criminal Investigator is $113,200 - $142,000. This is the starting salary range and does not reflect the full salary range of the position. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, internal equity, etc.  In addition to your salary, Amtrak OIG offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.