Investigative Assistant I

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Overview:

In support of the Department of State, Diplomatic Security Service, the employee serves as an investigative assistant, providing investigative support, management, and operational assistance to specials agents of the Diplomatic Security Service. Under the supervisor of the Branch Chief, the employee receives and reviews requests for investigative assistance from local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. Once received, the employee coordinates with Diplomatic Security special agents both domestic and abroad in an effort to obtain support for U.S. law enforcement initiatives and investigations. The position is face paced requiring a high degree of flexibility and effective coordination in support of operations

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with Program agents and staff to complete investigative requests made by outside law enforcement agencies

• Coordinate with local, state, federal and tribal law enforcement agencies in support of criminal investigations that require DS assistance

• Conduct a wide array of database checks and case management

• Research, gather investigative data, assemble/compile information for agents’ use in investigations

• Draft Reports of Investigation and Case Synopsis

• Compile reports or provide briefings on the performance statistics and progress of cases

• Perform a variety of administrative duties to support geographically-remote agents, including routing electronic messages, record checks, obtain international country clearances, travel arrangements, schedule training, or other duties

• Assist in the research, preparation, coordination, delivery and follow-up actions on all program operations

• Prepare charts, tables, graphs, and diagrams to assist in tracking and reporting program activities

• Oversee DSS’s Most Wanted Program, and manage DSS Most Wanted program’s website

• Coordinate all DSS Most Wanted fugitive submissions with relative DS Field Office for inclusion on the website

• Assist in accomplishing case research and trial preparation

• Study issues and recommend approaches to correct deficiencies or enhance program operations

• Provide research services and advise office personnel on national and international security developments

• Utilize personally developed contacts from other law enforcement agencies or other departments to obtain the required information

• Work independently, with oversight, to advise and assist office personnel on matters of policy, procedures, and regulations