Investigate alleged or suspected criminal violations of Federal, state, or local laws to determine if evidence is sufficient to recommend prosecution.
<ul><li>Prepare reports that detail investigation findings.</li><li>Obtain and verify evidence by interviewing and observing suspects and witnesses or by analyzing records.</li><li>Investigate organized crime, public corruption, financial crime, copyright infringement, civil rights violations, bank robbery, extortion, kidnapping, and other violations of federal or state statutes.</li><li>Identify case issues and evidence needed, based on analysis of charges, complaints, or allegations of law violations.</li><li>Record evidence and documents, using equipment such as cameras and photocopy machines.</li><li>Testify before grand juries concerning criminal activity investigations.</li><li>Obtain and use search and arrest warrants.</li><li>Search for and collect evidence, such as fingerprints, using investigative equipment.</li><li>Determine scope, timing, and direction of investigations.</li><li>Collect and record physical information about arrested suspects, including fingerprints, height and weight measurements, and photographs.</li><li>Collaborate with other offices and agencies to exchange information and coordinate activities.</li><li>Analyze evidence in laboratories or in the field.</li><li>Develop relationships with informants to obtain information related to cases.</li><li>Perform undercover assignments and maintain surveillance, including monitoring authorized wiretaps.</li><li>Examine records to locate links in chains of evidence or information.</li><li>Collaborate with other authorities on activities, such as surveillance, transcription, and research.</li><li>Serve subpoenas or other official papers.</li></ul>