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Criminal Justice Careers- The Social Security Administration employs hundreds of criminal investigators to protect against social security fraud. This is another career option you can take once you've received your criminal justice training and earned a degree from an online criminal justice degree school or in person at an accredited college or university with a major in criminal justice.



Social Security criminal investigators Job Descriptions

Join hundreds of criminal investigators nationwide in the fight against fraud, waste and abuse. Social Security's law enforcement professionals work with the Office of the Inspector General to investigate abuses of Social Security's operations and programs.

A day in the life of a criminal investigator could include:

Planning and conducting surveillance of a suspect
Serving search warrants and subpoenas
Interviewing suspects, witnesses and informants
Testifying before grand juries or courts Researching to determine whether violations of law have occurred

As you investigate a law enforcement career with Social Security, there are a few special provisions about this exciting line of work that you should be aware of.

Age

You must be between the ages of 21-36 on or before your first day of work, unless you have previous Federal law enforcement experience.

Training

Successful candidates must complete a 10-week training course in Glynco, GA.

Authority

Our criminal investigators are appointed as U.S. Deputy Marshals, with full law enforcement authority. As such, you will carry a firearm.

Location

Travel may be required for your position, and you may be required to relocate if necessary.

Clearances

In order to be considered for a criminal investigator position, you must pass a criminal records check, credit check, a full field background investigation, urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and a pre-employment physical examination.

Salary

You will be required to work at least 50 hours per week, which will increase your basic pay (plus locality pay) by 25 percent. A special salary schedule exists for employees in grades GS-3 through GS-10.

To Be Considered For A Career As A Social Security Criminal Investigator

To be considered for a position at Social Security, you must apply for a specific vacancy announcement. (Unfortunately, we are unable to accept unsolicited applications.) Please use our Career Search tool to find the vacancy that most interests you. Follow the instructions in the vacancy announcement completely to ensure your best possible consideration.

For most vacancies you may submit a resume or the Optional Application for Federal Employment, OF-612. If you submit a resume please be sure to include all of the required information listed in the vacancy announcement such as Social Security Number, citizenship, etc. Visit the USAJOBS web site for more information about the Federal Application Process.

To learn more about this possible career path with your criminal justice degree go to this page:
www.ssa.gov/careers/lawenforcement.htm Return To The Career Guide For Criminal Justice

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