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The Office of the Inspector General

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is a statutorily created independent entity whose mission is to detect and deter waste, fraud, abuse, and misconduct in DOJ programs and personnel, and to promote economy and efficiency in those programs. The Inspector General, who is appointed by the President subject to Senate confirmation, reports to the Attorney General and Congress. The OIG investigates alleged violations of criminal and civil laws by DOJ employees and also audits and inspects DOJ programs.

The OIG's nationwide workforce of 425 employees includes auditors, program analysts, criminal investigators, attorneys, and administrative and support personnel. In addition to headquarters' units in Washington, DC, and Audit and Investigations Division field offices in Rosslyn, Virginia, the OIG has offices in the following cities: Chicago, Dallas, Houston, El Paso, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Detroit, Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Tucson, Denver, and Seattle.

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The OIG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Benefits of Working for the OIG

In addition to a competitive starting salary, OIG employees may qualify for the following benefits:

  • life and health insurance
  • Federal Employees' Retirement System
  • Thrift Savings Plan (up to 14% of pay, with a 5% government matching contribution)
  • incentive and performance awards
  • transit subsidy up to $100 per month for commuting to work using public transportation
  • training and professional development
  • Worklife Program, including alternate work schedules, personal counseling, referral services
  • health and wellness programs