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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Criminal Investigator (Digital Forensics Examiner)

Location Negotiable After Selection, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $137K/yr

4+ years exp

The U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) is seeking talented individuals to serve as Special Agents, protecting the U.S. Air Force and Space Force as its dedicated federal law enforcement and counterintelligence agency. The role involves conducting complex criminal investigations, combating fraud, and providing personal protection while collaborating with various agencies.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Independently plans, organizes, and conducts extremely difficult and complex criminal investigations

Develops criminal investigative reports upon completion of each assignment for use in facilitating determination of appropriate actions and final decisions

Coordinates criminal investigative activity with other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), US Army Criminal Investigation Command (USACIDC), Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS), US Attorney, or foreign governments on matters related to criminal investigations

Provides expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to senior DOD and AF management, investigative personnel, attorneys, and other interested parties on criminal investigative matters

Qualification

Digital Forensics ExperienceCriminal Investigative ExpertiseFLETC Criminal Investigators TrainingGraduate Degree in Digital ForensicsVendor Agnostic CertificationAnalytical SkillsOralInterpersonal SkillsWritten Communication

Required

Successful graduation from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) Criminal Investigators Training Program (CITP) or federal equivalent is required

Three years of digital forensics experience within the last five years (e.g. extracting and forensic analysis of mobile and/or computers)

A graduate degree in the digital forensics field of studies which was confirmed within the last five years

Hold a current vendor agnostic certification in digital forensics (e.g. GCFE, GASF, CFCE [not all inclusive])

Fifty-two (52) weeks of full time specialized and equivalent specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level (or equivalent in other pay systems) in the Federal service

Planning and conducting highly complex criminal investigations, independently as a lead investigator or as a team member

Apprehending or detaining suspected violators of criminal laws of the U.S

Conducting interviews with suspects, witnesses, and informants in case development

Recruiting and utilizing witnesses

Planning, organizing, and conducting surveillance

Preparing interim and comprehensive final investigative reports for prosecutors and management officials

Participating in joint task forces

Briefing management and DoD officials on the progress of current investigations

Testifying before Grand Juries, proceedings in criminal trials, and/or administrative hearings

Coordinating criminal investigative activity with other Federal, state, and local agencies and foreign governments and resolving jurisdictional issues

Two years' experience actively working with/for a law enforcement organization

Criminal investigative expertise and/or other felony-level criminal investigative expertise, gained from experience in federal law enforcement criminal investigations

Digital Forensics and Technology Investigations Operations expertise, gained within the Department of War, and/or the US Intelligence Community, and/or state, local, tribal, territorial, or federal law enforcement

Tactical operational expertise in law enforcement relevant to criminal investigations associated with unauthorized network access or advanced persistent threat operations, gained from experience in Department of War and/or federal law enforcement

Counterintelligence expertise, gained from experience in a US government counterintelligence role, to include analysis, functional services, collections, investigations and operations

Must successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination (including vision, hearing, cardiovascular and mobility of extremities) and be determined physically able to perform duties without being a hazard to themselves or others

This position requires a Top-Secret security clearance

This position requires the favorable completion of an Agent Suitability Investigation, including a successful criminal background check, prior to an offer of employment

This position requires the incumbent to legally possess and carry a firearm

This position requires the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle. Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license

U.S. Citizenship required