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CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR (CDI) (Reemployed Annuitant) (Temporary)
Social Security Administration
Office of Inspector General, Office of the Investigations
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Serves as a Special Agent in the SSA Office of the Inspector General, Office of Investigations, Cooperative Disability Investigations Division with responsibility for planning, conducting, and coordinating investigations related to fraud, waste, and abuse in SSAs disability programs and operations. Investigative oversight includes wrongdoing by applicants, grantees, contractors, or by SSA employees in the performance of their official duties, and investigations of violations of the U.S. Code.
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Summary
Serves as a Special Agent in the SSA Office of the Inspector General, Office of Investigations, Cooperative Disability Investigations Division with responsibility for planning, conducting, and coordinating investigations related to fraud, waste, and abuse in SSAs disability programs and operations. Investigative oversight includes wrongdoing by applicants, grantees, contractors, or by SSA employees in the performance of their official duties, and investigations of violations of the U.S. Code.
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Accepting applications
Location
Many vacancies in the following locations:
Anchorage, AK
Birmingham, AL
Oakland, CA
Denver, CO
Hartford, CT
Washington, DC
Wilmington, DE
Honolulu, HI
Baltimore, MD
Portland, ME
Omaha, NE
Manchester, NH
Iselin, NJ
Las Vegas, NV
Philadelphia, PA
Nashville, TN
Dallas, TX
Burlington, VT
Cheyenne, WY
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $89,508 - $116,362 per year
Salary range listed is under Rest of U.S. (RUS) locality pay table. Actual salary will vary depending on location being filled.
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Promotion potential None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Temporary - NTE 1 year, May be extended; Will not be made permanent.
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Confidential Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number SSA-13022209-MP26-OIG Control number 878579300
This job is open to
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Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
Special authorities
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.
Clarification from the agency
NOTE: This job is open to Retirees under FERS or CSRS eligible for re-employment as Federal Annuitants who previously served as Criminal Investigators (GS-1811-12 or above) for any Federal agency, and ICTAP, CTAP, and RPL eligibles. Retirees must have retired on or before the opening date of this announcement.
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Qualifications
Resumes exceeding two pages in length will not be considered, please visit the new resume guidance for more information.
HOW TO QUALIFY: Eligible applicants must meet the following qualification requirements
Specialized Experience: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-11 level, or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience must include at least one of the following:
(1) Preparing accurate and concise written reports and recommendations related to investigative findings.
(2) Interviewing suspects, witnesses, and/or informants.
(3) Performing work that involves planning, managing, or conducting investigations related to alleged criminal violations of Federal law.
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Additionally, the Law Enforcement (1811) series has the following qualification requirements:
Education
There is no Educational Requirement for this position.
Additional information
Retirees - Dual Compensation Off-Set Waiver for Criminal Investigators:
Salary range listed is under Rest of U.S. (RUS) locality pay table. Actual salary will vary depending on location being filled. To find out the salary range for your selected location, you can view the salary for each locality pay table here: General Schedule
Selectee will also receive 25% Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) in addition.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
OTHER NOTES:
Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
This position is not eligible for telework. Relocation expenses will not be paid.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please make sure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation. To preview the questions, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13022209
The evaluation you receive is based on your responses to the online assessments completed during the application process. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
The assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Please make sure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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Required Documents
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Resumes exceeding two pages will not be considered. To be considered, your resume must:
We recommend using a clear, easy-to-read format and focusing on information most relevant to the job announcement. For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
You must also submit ALL supporting documentation by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to claim certain types of preference.
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP), if applicable: ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority for competitive service vacancies. To receive selection priority, candidates must meet the requirements for the Well Qualified category as described in the vacancy announcement. Candidates must also provide:
For more information visit http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp
RETIREMENT SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), if applicable: Submit a copy of your retirement SF 50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing your tenure code, position occupied and highest grade and step.
How to Apply
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Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.The complete Application Package must be submitted before 11:59 p.m. (EST) on 08/13/2026. Failure to upload any required documents will disqualify your application from consideration.
You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. On the Home page, scroll down and locate your job application. Once the job has been located, click the "Track this application" link on the right under the application date. The page will refresh to display the Agencys Application Information page where you can scroll down and review any notifications the agency has sent you. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you use assistive software or an adaptive device, or you are experiencing some other type of technical difficulty and/or otherwise require assistance with the application process, please contact HR Staffing - Team Eight at HR.Staffing2.Team8.Mailbox@ssa.gov.
Individuals with hearing or speech disabilities may use the listed email or 7-1-1 for TTY-based Telecommunications Relay Services to call the listed phone number. Additional Telecommunications Relay Services options are available in each state: https://www.fcc.gov/general/trs-state-and-territories
Due to our security procedures, our office will not accept any applications submitted via email, standard mail, or facsimile sent directly to the Servicing Personnel Office. Applicants are required to file through the online application process. The email address is listed only for inquiries about the position or the How to Apply process.
Agency contact information
HR Staffing - Team Eight
Email HR.Staffing2.Team8.Mailbox@ssa.gov Address SSA OIG
6401 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21235
US
Next steps
After all of the applications have been evaluated, you will receive notification via email explaining the status of your application. If you applied incorrectly or submitted an incomplete application, we will be unable to send you an electronic receipt of your application. Please read the How to Apply instructions carefully to ensure that you submit a complete application.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log in to your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
Selection interviews may be conducted with one or more of the candidates, but there is no requirement that interviews be conducted. The hiring office will contact candidates directly for interviews. Interviews may be conducted via video conferencing software, if technically feasible. Applicants referred for consideration will receive a final disposition notice after selections have been made.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
Help
Resumes exceeding two pages will not be considered. To be considered, your resume must:
We recommend using a clear, easy-to-read format and focusing on information most relevant to the job announcement. For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
You must also submit ALL supporting documentation by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to claim certain types of preference.
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP), if applicable: ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority for competitive service vacancies. To receive selection priority, candidates must meet the requirements for the Well Qualified category as described in the vacancy announcement. Candidates must also provide:
For more information visit http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp
RETIREMENT SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), if applicable: Submit a copy of your retirement SF 50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing your tenure code, position occupied and highest grade and step.
How to Apply
Help
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.The complete Application Package must be submitted before 11:59 p.m. (EST) on 08/13/2026. Failure to upload any required documents will disqualify your application from consideration.
You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. On the Home page, scroll down and locate your job application. Once the job has been located, click the "Track this application" link on the right under the application date. The page will refresh to display the Agencys Application Information page where you can scroll down and review any notifications the agency has sent you. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you use assistive software or an adaptive device, or you are experiencing some other type of technical difficulty and/or otherwise require assistance with the application process, please contact HR Staffing - Team Eight at HR.Staffing2.Team8.Mailbox@ssa.gov.
Individuals with hearing or speech disabilities may use the listed email or 7-1-1 for TTY-based Telecommunications Relay Services to call the listed phone number. Additional Telecommunications Relay Services options are available in each state: https://www.fcc.gov/general/trs-state-and-territories
Due to our security procedures, our office will not accept any applications submitted via email, standard mail, or facsimile sent directly to the Servicing Personnel Office. Applicants are required to file through the online application process. The email address is listed only for inquiries about the position or the How to Apply process.
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Agency contact information
HR Staffing - Team Eight
Email HR.Staffing2.Team8.Mailbox@ssa.gov Address SSA OIG
6401 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21235
US
Next steps
After all of the applications have been evaluated, you will receive notification via email explaining the status of your application. If you applied incorrectly or submitted an incomplete application, we will be unable to send you an electronic receipt of your application. Please read the How to Apply instructions carefully to ensure that you submit a complete application.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log in to your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
Selection interviews may be conducted with one or more of the candidates, but there is no requirement that interviews be conducted. The hiring office will contact candidates directly for interviews. Interviews may be conducted via video conferencing software, if technically feasible. Applicants referred for consideration will receive a final disposition notice after selections have been made.
Expand Hide next steps
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Additional locations
Hartford, CT
Washington, DC
Wilmington, DE
Honolulu, HI
Baltimore, MD
Portland, ME
Omaha, NE
Manchester, NH
Iselin, NJ
Las Vegas, NV
Philadelphia, PA
Nashville, TN
Dallas, TX
Burlington, VT
Cheyenne, WY
Social Security Administration
Do you have a desire to:
Informational Note: Creating a my Social Security (mySSA) account is a convenient way to access your personal Social Security information online. While not required for this position or the application process, you may wish to learn more about the benefits of having a mySSA account by visiting www.ssa.gov/myaccount.
SSA OIG was established on March 31, 1995, pursuant to the Social Security Independence & Program Improvements Act of 1994. SSA OIG is responsible for promoting economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in SSA programs and operations, and preventing and detecting fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement. We direct, conduct, and supervise a comprehensive program of audits, evaluations, and investigations relating to SSAs programs and operations. We also report systemic weaknesses and recommend needed improvements and corrective actions. We strive for continual improvement in SSAs programs, operations, and management by proactively seeking new ways to prevent and deter fraud, waste, and abuse. We commit to integrity and excellence by supporting an environment that provides valuable public service while encouraging employee development.
Agency contact information
HR Staffing - Team Eight
Email HR.Staffing2.Team8.Mailbox@ssa.gov Address SSA OIG
6401 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21235
US
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Summary
Serves as a Special Agent in the SSA Office of the Inspector General, Office of Investigations, Cooperative Disability Investigations Division with responsibility for planning, conducting, and coordinating investigations related to fraud, waste, and abuse in SSAs disability programs and operations. Investigative oversight includes wrongdoing by applicants, grantees, contractors, or by SSA employees in the performance of their official duties, and investigations of violations of the U.S. Code.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Location
Many vacancies in the following locations:
Anchorage, AK
Birmingham, AL
Oakland, CA
Denver, CO
Hartford, CT
Washington, DC
Wilmington, DE
Honolulu, HI
Baltimore, MD
Portland, ME
Omaha, NE
Manchester, NH
Iselin, NJ
Las Vegas, NV
Philadelphia, PA
Nashville, TN
Dallas, TX
Burlington, VT
Cheyenne, WY
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $89,508 - $116,362 per year
Salary range listed is under Rest of U.S. (RUS) locality pay table. Actual salary will vary depending on location being filled.
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Promotion potential None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Temporary - NTE 1 year, May be extended; Will not be made permanent.
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Confidential Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number SSA-13022209-MP26-OIG Control number 878579300
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