Investigative Assistant / Sr Pre-Seizure Specialist Supporting the USPIS

Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crime and impacting the infrastructure of criminal enterprises.

FSA Federal (FSA) is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security. We currently have a vacancy for a Sr Pre-Seizure Specialist. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS). If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join FSA!

Responsibilities

• Provides pre-seizure investigative assistance to Special Agents in support of on-going major criminal investigations.
• Performs complex case-related research by reviewing and analyzing questions at issue and reviewing the facts of the case; prepares summaries and digests of pertinent data, compiles indexes, prepares trial material, and summarizes depositions or other transcripts.
• Conducts liaison functions between the investigation and the attorney designated to prosecute the case.
• Reviews the status of cases to determine whether current or proposed actions are sound.
• May take the lead to achieve the goal of the investigation, assuring the work meets contract and Government requirements and is delivered on time.
• Creates administrative and technical procedures to accomplish the assigned tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Preference will be given to qualified applicants who are familiar with the specific policies, processes, procedures, and practices of this customer office, and who are cleared to commence work immediately.

• Undergraduate degree; or Paralegal Certificate; or High School Diploma/GED and eight-years' paralegal or other law enforcement experience
• Supervisory or project management experience preferred
• Experience in conducting research using a variety of automated tools and software
• Excellent communication skills; oral and written
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and other common software applications and databases, advance skills preferred
• Proven commitment and expertise to provide excellent customer service; positive and flexible; ability to multi-task
• Ability to work in a team environment, deliver the highest quality of work, and maintain a professional disposition under extreme pressure

This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation.

Agency Overview

As the primary law enforcement arm of the United States Postal Service, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) is a highly specialized, professional organization performing investigative and security functions essential to a stable and sound postal system. Its jurisdiction is defined as "crimes that may adversely affect or fraudulently use the U.S. Mail, the postal system or postal employees." The USPIS makes seizures under their authority to discourage profit-motivated crimes such as mail fraud, money laundering and drug trafficking using the mail.

Benefits Overview

At FSA Federal, we recognize the diverse needs of our employees and strive to provide an excellent package to help meet those needs. Comprehensive benefits are offered with greater choice and flexibility to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth. A package providing employee only coverage can be built around our basic plans at $0 employee cost for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program. For more information, click here.