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Criminal Investigator

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Office of Inspector General

Summary

This position is located in the OIG - Office of Investigations and is responsible for conducting investigative activities in one or more of the OI offices. The incumbent plays a crucial role in leading and participating in interagency task force projects and working groups, conducting complex criminal investigations, and advising high-level management on investigative progress and findings.

Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill identical vacancies that arise later.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 07/20/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 20, 2026
Location
2 vacancies in the following locations:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$118,191 - $195,558 per year

Pay range does not include locality of 27.26% (Dallas), 51.75% (San Francisco), or Law Enforcement Availability Pay

Pay scale & grade
CG 14
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
26-OIG-OI-IMP-CG-12994986
Control number
876277800

Duties

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  • Leads and/or participates in interagency task force projects and working groups to address complex investigative matters.
  • Coordinates the investigative activities of lower-graded special agents assigned to assist in complex criminal and administrative investigations, providing technical information and guidance.
  • Provides advice to the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) and senior management on investigative progress, significant findings, legal matters, and recommended actions.
  • Leads investigations of alleged or suspected violations of criminal laws, especially those involving complex, sensitive, or highly technical issues.
  • Leads internal and external investigations and inquiries involving sensitive and classified information related to criminal and law enforcement activities.
  • Performs and oversees law enforcement operations, including undercover activities, surveillance, execution of search and arrest warrants, apprehension of suspects, and detention activities.
  • Prepares investigative and prosecutorial documentation, including Reports of Investigations, affidavits, subpoenas, and other legal documents, and provide testimony before grand juries, courts, and administrative proceedings.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required.
  • National Security Position - Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) required.
  • This position is subject to preemployment and random drug testing.
  • You must obtain and maintain the required security clearance; failure to do so may result in withdrawal of an offer or removal.

Qualifications

Qualifying experience is credited from private and public sectors, including paid and unpaid service (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps). Volunteer service builds competencies that translate to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience. See OPM's General Schedule Qualification Standards for details.

CG-14: Applicants must complete one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/CG-13 level or above in Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrating all of the following:

  1. Serving as the lead investigator on complex investigations; and
  2. Directing or coordinating the work of other investigators; and
  3. Providing advice and recommendations to senior officials regarding investigative matters; and
  4. Coordinating sensitive investigative and enforcement activities with law enforcement and prosecutorial partners.

Resume Content Required for Qualification Determinations
For each position on your resume, include:
  • Employer name;
  • Title;
  • Series and grade (federal jobs only);
  • Start and end dates (month/year);
  • Hours per week;
  • Relevant experience supporting your specialized experience responses.
Important: If your resume is missing these details, your application may be marked incomplete, and you might not be considered for this job.

Do not copy/paste duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume; that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for this position.

Additional information

Refer to these links for more information: Job Applicant Rights and Responsibilities; Selective Service System; Employment Conditions.

The pay range includes base pay plus locality. Locality rates vary by duty location from 27.26% to 51.75%. See FDIC Benefits & Compensation for locality details.

Salary may not exceed the pay cap of $197,200 for those law enforcement officers receiving law enforcement availability pay or $257,500 FDIC CG salary cap.


Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your application materials, questionnaire responses, and required assessments including a USAHire assessment and structured resume review. Cheating may result in removal from consideration.

Below are the competencies you will be assessed on:

  • Attention to Detail
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Customer Service
  • Decision Making
  • Flexibility
  • Influencing/Negotiating
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Learning
  • Reasoning
  • Self-Management
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Teamwork


You do not need to respond separately to these competencies.

Structured Resume Review: Applicants who meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements will undergo a resume review by subject matter experts to determine how their knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies align with the duties of this position. Those found qualified will proceed to the next stage of the hiring process.

You may preview the application questionnaire for this vacancy here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12994986

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) was created to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation's financial system by insuring deposits; examining and supervising financial institutions for safety and soundness and consumer protection; making large and complex financial institutions resolvable; and managing receiverships.

The FDIC OIG is an independent office that conducts audits, evaluations, investigations, and other reviews of FDIC programs and operations. The Office of Investigations is responsible for carrying out a comprehensive nationwide program for the prevention, deterrence, detection, and investigation of criminal, civil, and administrative misconduct impacting FDIC programs and operations.

Agency contact information

Erin Muru
Email
emuru@fdicoig.gov
Address
OIG - Office of Investigations
3501 Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22209
US

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