Job Description:

• 1) Investigates alleged or suspected criminal violations of federal, state, or local laws to determine if evidence is sufficient to recommend prosecution: Analyzes charge, complaint, or allegation of law violation to identify issues involved and types of evidence needed.

• 2) Assists in determining scope, timing, and direction of investigation.

• 3) Develops and uses informants to get leads to information.

• 4) Obtains evidence or establishes facts by interviewing, observing, and interrogating suspects and witnesses and analyzing records.

• 5) Examines records to detect links in chain of evidence or information.

• 6) Uses cameras and photostatic machines to record evidence and documents.

• 7) Verifies information obtained to establish accuracy and authenticity of facts and evidence.

• 8) Maintains surveillances and performs undercover assignments.

• 9) Presents findings in clear, logical, impartial, and properly documented reports.

• 10) Reports critical information to and coordinates activities with other offices or agencies when applicable.

• 11) Testifies before grand juries.

• 12) Serves subpoenas or other official papers.

• 13) May lead or coordinate work of other SPECIAL AGENTS.

• 14) May obtain and use search and arrest warrants.

• 15) May serve on full-time, detail, or rotational protection assignments.

• 16) May carry firearms and make arrests.

• 17) May be designated according to agency worked for as Special Agent, FBI; Special Agent, IRS; Special Agent, Secret Service.