Job Abstract

****PLEASE NOTE: **** 
Amtrak OIG is not a Federal agency. Our employment opportunities are not federal jobs.

Join with the Inspector General to help make America’s railroad operate more efficiently and effectively. Our team provides independent oversight of Amtrak’s programs and operations and works diligently to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse by Amtrak employees, contractors, or vendors. This work not only helps to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Amtrak, but it also informs decision-making by Amtrak’s Board of Directors, Amtrak management, and Congress. We employ a diverse team of auditors, special agents, analysts, forensic examiners, lawyers, and support staff to complete our exciting mission. Join us as we continue toward our goal of building a model OIG centered on independence, teamwork, diversity, work-life balance, and oversight that makes a difference.

Summary of Duties
The Senior Criminal Investigator is a member of the Investigations unit involved in the planning, directing and conducting investigations into criminal cases of importance to Amtrak. Leads teams of other investigators and manages the resources and staff. Participates with the SAC in the development of subordinate staff.

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 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 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.

Requirements

EDUCATION:
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice or other related field, or equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  

•    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.
•    Must pass a pre-employment physical examination and maintain the physical standards of health required of IG criminal investigators. 
•    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 WORK EXPERIENCE: 
•    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 salary/hourly range is $113,200 - $136,893. 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 flexible hybrid work schedule and 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.

TRAVEL: 
Yes – 25%

RELOCATION: 
No
 

Requisition ID:161469
Posting Location(s):California
Job Family/Function:Government Affairs 
Relocation Offered:No 
Travel Requirements:Up to 25% 
 

You power our progress through your performance.
 

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. 

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen. 

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.  

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses. 

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.