Investigative Careers
Become an EPA OIG Special Agent
EPA OIG special agents are entrusted to perform criminal and civil/administrative investigations involving companies, persons and property affiliated with the EPA pursuant to federal statutes. As a special agent in the Office of Investigations, you will:
- Plan, organize, and conduct complex and sensitive investigations relating to violations of criminal and civil law, and administrative regulations.
- Perform special investigative projects.
- Interview witnesses and subjects, administer oaths, provide constitutional rights warnings when necessary, obtain statements, and carry firearms in the performance of official duties.
- Make arrests and execute search and seizure warrants.
- Work closely with other personnel within the OIG, EPA, law enforcement organizations, and professional business community in investigating and resolving allegations of criminal, civil, and administrative misconduct.
General Qualification requirements
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be between the ages of 21 and 37 (maximum entry age requirement may be waived for applicants eligible for veteran's preference)
- Pass the complete applicant screening process, which includes an interview battery, drug screening, medical examination, and a physical readiness test
- Pass an extensive background investigation
- Successfully complete and pass the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center's Criminal Investigator Training Program or an equivalent and recognized federal law enforcement training program (such as the FBI Academy; Drug Enforcement Agency Basic Agent Training; BIT from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, which is certified through FLETA).
Benefits
Join EPA in protecting human health and the environment and enjoy many work life quality options! Working for the EPA offers you a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. To learn more about us, visit Careers at EPA.