Junior Criminal Analyst

About the role

Dynamis is hiring a Junior Criminal Analyst to support one of HSI’s most visible enforcement efforts focused on safeguarding the U.S. workforce through Worksite Enforcement Unit operations. In this position, you will work closely with HSI special agents and help examine I-9 employment documents, business records, and government data sources to support national and international worksite enforcement investigations.

This is a fast-moving, detail-sensitive role where your analysis will contribute directly to enforcement actions such as Notices of Inspection, Notices of Intent to Fine, and related court-authorized outcomes. The role also provides a strong entry into federal law enforcement investigations, guided mentorship from senior investigators, and exposure to future growth in compliance and investigative work.

Key responsibilities

• Review employer I-9 forms, payroll records, corporate filings, and other employment documents to identify compliance issues and possible violations of federal immigration employment laws while working alongside investigators.
• Search and compare information across law enforcement and commercial databases to uncover inconsistencies, trends, and case-relevant discrepancies.
• Prepare concise, accurate, and supportable case summaries, analytical reports, and findings that can stand up to review and help advance enforcement actions.
• Assist with coordination and liaison work across national and international investigative efforts and partner organizations.
• Keep case files organized and current while following DHS/ICE privacy and data-handling requirements, including tracking potential violations of employment eligibility and workplace compliance rules.
• Create briefing documents and analytical support materials for site visits, enforcement operations, and senior leadership meetings.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, business administration, public administration, law, or a closely related area is required.
• Applicants need 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in compliance, investigations, legal support, immigration services, or a similar field.
• Strong analytical and research ability is essential, along with the capability to review and synthesize large amounts of documentation and data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary for producing reports and coordinating with federal law enforcement personnel.
• Ability to perform accurate high-volume data entry from paper records into electronic systems and run database searches across law enforcement and commercial platforms is required.
• Candidate must be eligible to obtain and keep an ICE suitability determination.
• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.
• Experience with federal law enforcement or regulatory agencies is preferred.
• Familiarity with employment eligibility verification, including Form I-9 compliance and E-Verify, is a strong advantage.
• Prior exposure to HSI, ICE, or other DHS operations, especially handling sensitive or law-enforcement-controlled data, is preferred.
• Experience using government databases or investigative case management tools is beneficial.

Additional information

This position is based in San Diego, CA and is full-time, onsite. No salary, stipend, number of openings, start date, or application deadline was provided.

Who can apply

U.S. citizens who hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and have 1 to 2 years of related professional experience in compliance, investigations, legal support, immigration services, or a similar area may apply. Candidates must also be able to obtain and maintain ICE suitability clearance.

Preferred background

Experience with federal law enforcement or regulatory environments, familiarity with Form I-9 and E-Verify processes, prior work involving HSI/ICE/DHS operations, and exposure to sensitive data handling or investigative systems will be considered an advantage.