Civilian Financial and Cybercrime Detective

Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government!

ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE RESUME IS CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR INDICATE 'SEE RESUME' WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.

The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) is seeking a professional, dedicated individual to serve as a full-time Financial and Cybercrime Detective in the Criminal Investigations Division, Financial and Cybercrime Unit at the LCSO Headquarters in Leesburg, Virginia.

Major job duties include but are not limited to:
* Investigates financial and cybercrimes assigned by a supervisor, ensuring all actions comply with federal, state, and County laws and professional investigative standards.
* Prepares investigation reports to include the background, investigative activities, analyses, and conclusions thoroughly and concisely.
* Coordinates with financial institutions, digital platforms, and third-party entities to obtain transaction data, user logs, and supporting documentation.
* Analyzes records and data obtained from financial institutions, remote computing services, and internet service providers to identify investigative leads, establish suspect activity, and support case development.
* Drafts affidavits and supporting documentation for subpoenas, search warrants, and court orders related to digital, financial, or testimonial evidence, ensuring accuracy, legal sufficiency, and alignment with investigative findings.
* Investigates financial and cybercrime cases through evidence collection, victim, witness, and suspect interviews, and analysis of financial records and digital activity.
* Prepares detailed investigative documentation including affidavits, reports, and court-ready materials; testifies in court and supports legal proceedings.
* Knowledge of cryptocurrencies, including blockchain platforms such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.
* Knowledge of blockchain processes, including the ability to analyze transaction flows, understand block creation, and investigate on-chain activity.
* Knowledge of cryptosecurity and awareness of common crypto-fraud techniques.
* Knowledge of the criminal investigation process and court proceedings.
* Ability to organize complex information and document investigations in a clear, concise manner.
* Ability to trace blockchain wallet activity and associate ownership through forensic tools.
* Ability to explain technical findings to non-technical audiences.

Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.

Bachelor's degree in related field; four (4) years' experience conducting financial or cybercrime investigations; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Selection process includes review of the Applicant Screening Questionnaire and County employment application, in-person interview(s), and an intensive background investigation to include fingerprinting, credit check, driving record, and polygraph examination.