Criminal Investigator

Office of Inspector General, Department of Transportation

Washington, DC · full time · Mid

$102,415 – $158,322

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 3, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

A federal investigator for the Department of Transportation's Office of Inspector General who uncovers and builds cases around fraud, waste, and safety violations in DOT programs. Suited for someone with federal investigative experience who can work independently to gather evidence, conduct interviews, and prepare reports that may lead to criminal prosecution or civil action.

Our summary, not Office of Inspector General, Department of Transportation’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

U.S. Citizen
One year of specialized federal investigative experience at GS-11 (for GS-12 position) or GS-12 (for GS-13 position)
Demonstrated experience securing facts and developing evidence in fraud and safety cases
Demonstrated experience conducting interviews and gathering evidence for criminal charging
Experience preparing written summaries in fraud or safety cases where defendants were charged or civil penalties levied
Valid state driver's license
Pre-employment drug test and physical examination
Successful background security investigation

Nice to have

Experience conducting independent investigations without supervisor or prosecutor direction
Track record of multiple fraud investigations as lead investigator