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Investigator/Special Agent

 

Work Schedule: Full Time
Salary: $82,961 - $149,000
Location: Washington, DC metropolitan area

 

The Office of Inspector General, Investigations Staff has openings for qualified individuals to conduct sensitive and high profile inquiries into possible violations of laws, rules, and regulations; mismanagement; gross waste of funds; abuse of authority; or substantial and specific danger to the public health and safety within the CIA. Special Agents work independently and as leaders or members of investigative teams. Foreign travel opportunities are available.  Position duties are similar to the Special Agent 1811 job series but do not accord the full range of federal law enforcement authorities, or the same pay and retirement benefits as found in the 1811 job series.


Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree with strong academic record and five (5) years of investigative or equivalent experience focused on complex matters with excellent performance record. The candidate must possess considerable professional knowledge of criminal and administrative investigative techniques and procedures. The ability to assemble and assimilate large quantities of data; discern key issues; and draw appropriate conclusions is essential. The candidate must be able to work independently or as part of an investigation team; work under pressure and with short deadlines; interact effectively with people who have different values, cultures, or backgrounds; use sound judgment and elicit information in difficult and sensitive situations; prioritize multiple projects and tasks; and communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively with technical and non-technical personnel. This position also requires considerable negotiation skills, employing tact, discretion, and diplomacy.

All applicants must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview and an extensive background investigation. US citizenship is required. To be considered suitable for Agency employment, applicants must generally not have used illegal drugs within the last twelve months. The issue of illegal drug use prior to twelve months ago is carefully evaluated during the medical and security processing.

Important Notice: Friends, family, individuals, or organizations may be interested to learn that you are an applicant for or an employee of the CIA. Their interest, however, may not be benign or in your best interest. You cannot control whom they would tell. We therefore ask you to exercise discretion and good judgment in disclosing your interest in a position with the Agency. You will receive further guidance on this topic as you proceed through your CIA employment processing.

To Apply:

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Multiple submissions are unnecessary and will slow the processing of your resume. Of course, if you made an error in your submission or need to update your resume, you may submit another resume. The second resume will overwrite the first.

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Posted: Sep 17, 2007 10:29 AM
Last Updated: May 08, 2008 10:49 AM
Last Reviewed: May 08, 2008 10:49 AM