Homeland Security Investigations Work Values

Daily Duties at Homeland Security Investigations:

Responsible for carrying out large, complex investigations to solve criminal cases involving violations of federal, state or local laws. Conduct interviews of suspects, witnesses and victims of violations to determine facts and identify issues involved and types of evidence needed to prove or disprove charges or allegations of criminal violations, investigate suspected and/or known criminals or criminal organizations and/or facts of a particular case to detect criminal activity. Frequent know haunts of criminals to become familiar with their habits, associates, characteristics, aliases and modus operandi. Maintain surveillance of individuals and establishments to obtain identifying information on suspects and criminal organizations. Work with cooperating informants that associate with criminals and/or penetrate criminal organizations and direct said informants to obtain evidence necessary to arrest and prosecute suspected members of such criminal organizations. Use cameras and surveillance equipment to detect, monitor and record actions of targets of criminal organization and preserve evidence. Serve subpoenas or other official papers and compose, swear to and execute search and arrest warrants. Verify information obtained to establish accuracy and authenticity of facts and evidence, and present findings in clear, logical, impartial and properly documented reports. Evaluate alleged or suspected criminal violations of federal, state or local laws to determine if evidence is sufficient to recommend prosecution. Prepare cases for court and testify before Grand Juries and in trials and court proceedings. Record daily activities and report progress of investigations to supervisory agent(s).

What they like about Homeland Security Investigations:

Working in an organization that is technologically advanced, creative, and innovative is critical in your assessment of hiring companies. Less important to you are stability of the organization, the length of time an organization has been in business, and the business' plans for the future. You prefer a fast-moving company that will take risks to achieve its goals and objectives. The length of time the company has been in business is irrelevant. Maintaining status quo is unnecessary. You thrive on change, uncertainty and the upside of potential business risks, especially those associated with innovation. Stability for the long haul is not nearly as important as is working in an atmosphere that is charged with a sense of urgency and constant change.

Tags

EnCase, AccessData, EnCE, FTK, CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, digital forensics, computer forensics, incident response, mobile forensics, CFCE, GCFE, network intrustion, Christian, Cellebrite, digital investigations

Skills

Digital Forensics, Mobile Forensics

These are some of the questions we asked our climbers about their experiences with Homeland Security Investigations: