Description du poste
The incumbent serves as the Division's lead attorney for identifying potential criminal enforcement matters and has considerable expertise in identifying, investigating, and developing potential criminal violations of the statutes administered by CPSC; preparing and presenting criminal referrals to the Department of Justice (DOJ); coordinating with federal law enforcement and investigative partners; and supporting the prosecution of criminal matters arising under CPSC's authorities.
PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
The incumbent serves as the Division's lead for criminal enforcement and is responsible for establishing, developing, and sustaining a dedicated criminal enforcement function within the Office of Compliance and Field Operation. The incumbent works collaboratively with other attorneys, Compliance Officers, Field Investigators, the Office of Import Surveillance, technical experts, and other staff to identify matters with potential criminal implications, set criminal enforcement policies and procedures, and ensure that office operations in support of criminal matters are sound, consistent, and efficient. In this position, you will: Serve as the principal legal expert on criminal enforcement matters, providing authoritative legal advice and guidance to Commission leadership, attorneys, Compliance Officers, Field Investigators, and other agency personnel on complex criminal enforcement issues. Identify, evaluate, and investigate potential criminal violations arising from product recalls, civil penalty investigations, import surveillance activities, and other enforcement actions. Assess applicable criminal statutes, elements of offenses, evidentiary requirements, and potential corporate and individual liability. Develop and prepare criminal referrals to the Department of Justice (DOJ), including referral memoranda, evidentiary summaries, witness and exhibit lists, and proposed charging theories. Evaluate legal and factual considerations, including jurisdiction, venue, statutes of limitations, standards of proof, and prosecutorial requirements. Serve as the Commission's principal attorney and liaison with DOJ and federal prosecutors throughout criminal investigations and proceedings, including prosecutorial review, grand jury proceedings, charging decisions, pretrial litigation, trial, sentencing, and appeals, in coordination with the Director of Enforcement and Litigation. Coordinate parallel civil and criminal enforcement proceedings, advising agency personnel on investigative procedures, evidence preservation, information-sharing restrictions, grand jury secrecy requirements, and compliance with applicable federal laws and regulations. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, including DOJ, U.S. Attorneys' Offices, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Homeland Security Investigations, and other investigative and prosecutorial partners. Coordinate joint investigations, information-sharing arrangements, and interagency enforcement initiatives. Develop criminal enforcement policies, standard operating procedures, and training materials to strengthen investigative practices, ensure consistent enforcement operations, and maintain alignment with DOJ policies and applicable legal requirements. Advise Commission leadership and senior agency officials on criminal enforcement strategies, legal risks, investigative findings, and recommended enforcement actions. Prepare legal analyses, briefing materials, and recommendations concerning significant criminal enforcement matters. Review and provide legal guidance on proposed legislation, rules, regulations, and agency policies affecting criminal enforcement authorities, penalties, investigative procedures, and referral practices. Lead special projects and provide training and technical guidance to attorneys, Compliance Officers, Field Investigators, and other agency personnel on identifying a