Senior Special Investigator -EXEMPT (EXT) (Repost 8/4/26)

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Senior Special Investigator EXEMPT (EXT) in the VI Inspector General’s Office is a high level, confidential role that blends investigative skill with cross agency collaboration. You will lead or join investigations into Virgin Islands government programs, analyze complaints, interview witnesses, secure documents, and draft clear reports for testimony when required. The ideal candidate has a Master’s in criminology or a related field, or a Bachelor’s with two years white collar investigative fieldwork, or a professional certification, with six years of equivalent work possible as an alternative. To apply effectively, highlight concrete investigations you led, demonstrate knowledge of privacy and federal rules of evidence, showcase strong written and oral communication, leadership, and readiness to travel and work onsite in Saint Croix.

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Posting number: 201905218

Department: |Inspector General Office-STX|

Job classification: Senior Special Investigator - (VIIG)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Investigative

Summary

Under the general supervision of the Chief of Investigations or designee, the Senior Special Investigator, acting individually or as part of a team, conducts routine to complex investigations or fact-finding studies involving suspected or alleged violations that may span organizational lines and involve United States Federal Agencies as well as private entities.

The incumbent serves as a criminal investigator and is responsible for assisting the Chief of Investigations and the Assistant Chief of Audits and Investigations in territory-wide investigations. These investigations may involve allegations or suspected violations of criminal statutes pertaining to the Virgin Islands or the United States government as they relate to departmental programs and operations, especially in fraud, waste, abuse, or other highly sensitive issues.

This is a highly confidential position within the Office of the Virgin Islands Inspector General in the United States Virgin Islands reporting to the Virgin Islands Inspector General (VIIG) and the Deputy Virgin Islands Inspector General (DVIIG) through the Chief of Investigations and/or the Assistant Chief of Audits and Investigations. Under the general direction and guidance of the VIIG, the DVIIG is responsible for directing and administering the investigative, audit, and inspection activities of the VI Inspector General’s Office as mandated by Title 3, Chapter 40, Sections 1200-1206 of the Virgin Islands Code.

Examples of duties

Conducts or participates in investigations related to Virgin Islands Government programs.

Analyzes the request, complaint, or allegation in relation to appropriate laws, and regulations of the government.

Identifies the issues involved and any written or interview evidence needed.

Establishes the interrelationship of facts and/or evidence in the case through questioning principals and witnesses, taking sworn statements, securing related documents and other materials, and performing extensive record searches and analyses.

Writes clear, concise, comprehensive reports of investigations utilizing all pertinent field notes and other data.

Testifies on behalf of the Government in criminal, civil, and administrative hearings.

Reports findings in cases to the VIIG, DVIIG, the Chief of Investigations, or the Assistant Chief of Audits and Investigations, making recommendations as required so that action may be taken before the submission of a formal report to safeguard the government, its property or reputation.  

Functions with local or Federal counterparts in other agencies and with members of Virgin Island law enforcement organizations in transferring certain cases or investigations that extend beyond the VI Inspector General’s Office’s legal mandate.

Performs other related duties as required

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Criminology, Law Enforcement, Police Science, or a closely related field,
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Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology, Law Enforcement, Police Science, or a closely related field and at least two (2) years of experience in white-collar type investigative fieldwork.  
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A professional certification in CPA, CFE, or similar directly related to the type of work performed.
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Any combination of education, experience and/or training equivalent to six (6) years in white-collar investigative fieldwork, not below an Associate’s degree.

Supplemental information

FACTOR 1- KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
Knowledge of basic investigative principles and techniques such as interviewing, criminal law, federal rules of evidence, search and seizure, methods, and patterns of criminal operations, and modern detection devices equipment and laboratory services.
Knowledge of administrative and technical reporting procedures to present findings in a clear, logical, impartial, comprehensive, and concise manner. Such reports may be oral and/or written.
Knowledge of functions and jurisdictions of other Federal, State, and territorial investigative and law enforcement agencies.
Knowledge of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other guides concerning the invasion of Privacy.
Knowledge of administrative and financial management functions, including internal fiscal control, to review and analyze financial records and transactions.
Skill in conducting investigations.
Skill in computer operating system.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality throughout all phases of investigations, ensuring the protection of sensitive information, adherence to privacy regulations, and preservations of the integrity of the investigative process.
Ability to handle confidential data with discretion and safeguard it from unauthorized access or disclosure.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

FACTOR 2- SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
Work is supervised by the Chief of Investigations or the Assistant Chief of Audits and Investigations who assigns case investigation tasks, or entire case investigations to the investigative staff. Investigations are then performed with little direct advice or assistance, sometimes within a specified period for completion. Investigative reports are reviewed for quality, comprehensiveness of coverage, adherence to office policy and guidelines, and accomplishment of overall objectives. The incumbent functions periodically as a team leader over lower-grade investigators or auditors assigned to assist in the investigation.

FACTOR 3- GUIDELINES
Guidelines include laws and regulations, policies and procedures, and program objectives that provide specific legal and administrative mandates for each government department and agency. In conducting moderately complex investigations, the incumbent must use considerable judgment in selectively applying various investigative techniques.

FACTOR 4- COMPLEXITY
Work involves investigating conflicts in facts or evidence, ranging from simple to moderate complexity. Incumbent must be resourceful in gathering information until there's enough evidence for a legal or administrative decision. This requires judgment to determine which phase needs further investigation and what's relevant to the case. Consults with the Chief of Investigations, Assistant Chief of Audits and Investigations, or other managers from the VI Inspector General’s Office for information related to any investigation. Investigations and fact-finding projects cover the Virgin Islands government departments, agencies, and private businesses providing services to the government or taxpayers. Assigned investigations may include: • Confidential and sensitive non-recurring matters. • Allegations spanning organizational lines. • Involvement of government agencies at federal, state, or local levels. • Financial matters impacting economic development, taxation, or public health and safety within the territory.

FACTOR 5- SCOPE AND EFFECT
The purpose of the work is to investigate findings that may have management implications and influence actions by management officials in making decisions and determining and reviewing policies and procedures. The reports are the basis, and in many instances the only basis, upon which departmental decisions rest. Many investigations result in disciplinary measures against governmental employees and officials, including suspension or removal, and may result in legal proceedings against these persons. They also often constitute deterrents to crimes or violations, influence changes in laws, regulations, policies, operations, or practices, and/or establish precedents for future actions.

FACTOR 6- PERSONAL CONTACTS
Contacts are with any individual inside or outside the territory of the Virgin Islands or the United States during the investigative assignment. They include every level of employee within governmental departments; the United States Federal government; all ranks of private sector commercial employees; the public; Federal and local law enforcement officials and investigative agencies; members of the Virgin Islands Senate and/or their staffs; members of the U. S. Congress or their staffs; the judiciary; and the Department of Justice and U. S. Attorney. Some contacts involve dealing with individuals who are skeptical, uncooperative, unreceptive, hostile, and of a criminal, or emotionally disturbed background.

FACTOR 7- PURPOSE OF CONTACTS
Contacts are made to interview individuals to obtain information, interrogate witnesses, and review and analyze financial records or transactions.

FACTOR 8- PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is sedentary but physical exertion is required to identify, locate, and interview victims, witnesses, and suspects: physical and electronic surveillance may be required from time to time, Senior Special Investigator P a g e | 4 along with the physical ability to apprehend and arrest persons charged with a crime. Some interisland travel by aircraft is required.

FACTOR 9- WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an office setting and outside the usual office setting. Such outside work may include other offices or places of business or homes; it may include physical exertion in identifying, locating, and interviewing individuals. Interviewing and/or arrest activities may need to be accomplished at either indoor or outdoor locations.