Criminal Investigator III (Inspector General) (Class Code 0709)

City of New Orleans • New Orleans, LA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Professional and advanced investigatory work planning, directing and executing citywide investigations to prevent and detect fraud, waste and abuse of governmental programs and activities involving the expenditure of city funds and to assist in improving city operations. The position serves as the technical liaison with multi-jurisdictional legal authorities for special investigations of an extremely complex and sensitive nature and that may involve executive officials of agencies or entities which receive public funds through the city. Investigative assignments involve significant jurisdictional problems and a web of relationships that requires an extensive knowledge of laws, rules, policies and practices of each jurisdiction. Work includes interviewing subjects and witnesses of investigations, conducting field investigations and overt/covert surveillance and the reporting of investigatory findings. Work also includes composing, processing and formal presentation of related findings. Work also includes drafting subpoena and summons requests and testifying before administrative hearings and legal proceedings; and related work as required.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license.
• An excellent driving record.
• Applicants must be United States citizens.
• Good moral character.
• Must obtain a Certificate as a Certified Inspector General (CIGI), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Fraud Specialist (CFS) during the probationary period.
• Original documents of qualifying credentials must be provided to the hiring agency prior to the start date.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, criminal justice, social science or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of criminal justice or law enforcement experience.
• Five (5) years of experience in investigations in an Office of Inspector General or similar government investigatory agency on a municipal, state or federal level.
• Seven (7) years of experience in investigations in an Office of Inspector General or similar government investigatory agency on a municipal, state or federal level.

Responsibilities

• Planning, directing and executing citywide investigations to prevent and detect fraud, waste and abuse of governmental programs and activities involving the expenditure of city funds.
• Assisting in improving city operations.
• Serving as the technical liaison with multi-jurisdictional legal authorities for special investigations of an extremely complex and sensitive nature.
• Interviewing subjects and witnesses of investigations.
• Conducting field investigations and overt/covert surveillance.
• Reporting of investigatory findings.
• Composing, processing and formal presentation of related findings.
• Drafting subpoena and summons requests.
• Testifying before administrative hearings and legal proceedings.

Benefits

• The City of New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry.
• Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to Shana Parker at [phone] or TTY/Voice at [phone] or [phone].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior