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As you investigate
a law enforcement career with Social Security, there are a few special
provisions about this exciting line of work that you should be aware of.
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Age
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You must be between the ages of 21-36
on or before your first day of work, unless you have previous Federal
law enforcement experience.
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Training
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Successful candidates must complete
the 11-week Criminal Investigator Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and the 3-week Inspector General Investigator Training Program which are held in Glynco, GA.
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Authority
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Our criminal investigators have full law enforcement authority. As
such, you will carry a firearm and have authority to make arrests. Per the Lautenberg Amendment (18 U.S.C. Section 922 (g) (9)), all candidates must certify that they have never been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
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Location
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Travel may be required for your position,
and you may be required to relocate if necessary.
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Clearances
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In order to be considered for a criminal
investigator position, you must pass a criminal records check, credit
check, a full field background investigation, urinalysis to screen
for illegal drug use and a pre-employment physical examination.
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Salary
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will be required to work at least 50 hours per week, which will increase
your basic pay (plus locality pay) by 25 percent. A special salary
schedule exists for employees in grades GL-5 through GL-9. |
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Return to the
Law Enforcement Careers Page
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www.socialsecurity.gov
