Criminal Research Specialist
Location: Washington, DC
Job ID: 30078
Salary: $74,893 - $96,547
Closing Date: July 28, 2025
This position is located in the Homeland Security Bureau, Real Time Crime Center, Investigative Support Section.
This Criminal Research Specialist position is covered under the National Association of Government Employees (NAGE) bargaining unit and you may be required to pay an agency fee through direct payroll deductions.
This incumbent will be responsible for the following:
- Research and obtain data and information from automated and manual resources and networked databases in direct support of investigations
- Receives, prioritizes and validates requests for investigative assistance and determines the appropriate procedure and protocols in order to initiate the collection and dissemination of the investigative information in a timely manner and designated format
- Summarizes, disseminates and/or exchanges investigative information to authorized personnel, law enforcement agencies and criminal information networks
- Maintains the proper security and confidentiality of all information created or encountered for the purpose of complying with federal and local laws and regulations concerning access to and dissemination of criminal information
- Communicates with field investigators and criminal intelligence officers via radio or telephone in an office setting to assist in identifying and locating suspects and potential witnesses, obtaining and providing information useful to investigators, such as surveillance data, criminal histories and places of residence and employment, etc., using various restricted access resources
- Assist in the initial investigation and tracking of GPS units that may assist in the identification and location of potential suspects and/or witnesses
- Review and dissemination of information from surveillance video tapes and audio records
- Monitor tip lines, obtain relevant information from outside agencies (OUC, DMV, etc.), conduct appropriate link analysis, reviews social media internet sites for potential investigative material, and review all information and intelligence to determine additional action
- Operates technologically advanced video systems and computer applications, including, but not limited to: CCTV (crime cameras), automated license plate readers (LPR), Shotspotter, JUSTIS, WALES II, NCIC, Columbo, Morpho Face, TLO, Cobalt, etc
- Prepares reports and other documents for detectives and investigators.
- May be required to testify in court.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
