Criminal Investigator (Special Agent)

Investigate allegations of embezzlement and fraud involving USDA-funded programs. Establish and maintain liaison with USDA agency personnel. Analyze allegations, complaints, and investigations to identify issues involved and the types of evidence needed to properly address each matter. Maintain liaison with other federal (non-USDA agencies) and state and local government organizations. Advise and/or assist U.S. attorneys and/or state/local prosecutors and/or their staff members in the preparation of investigations for presentation to federal and/or state/local grand juries. Appear as a witness before grand juries and trial courts or participate and assist in other legal proceedings, and lead and coordinate collateral administrative functions in a unit such as custodial officer for all investigative equipment. Personally handle exceptionally complex, technical investigative problems or controversial, novel, or exploratory questions and issues and advises on potential investigation areas