Criminal Investigator IV (Inspector General) (Class Code 0710)

City of New Orleans • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Investigator develops investigative cases, including but not limited to evaluating complaints, developing investigative plans and handling cases according to Investigative Manual (IM) procedures. The Investigator interviews subjects of investigations, conducts field investigations, interviews witnesses, performs covert surveillance and reports results. The Investigator develops compiles, reviews, handles, and transports documents and evidence relative to investigations. The Investigator charts and reports case progress, issues status reports and closing reports, drafts subpoena and summons requests and closing memos when so assigned. The Investigator must give testimony before administrative hearings and in the courtroom when required; and related duties as required.

Requirements

• Permanent status with the City of New Orleans as a Criminal Investigator III and one (1) year of experience in that classification
• 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 OR A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university AND Five (5) years of criminal justice or law enforcement experience
• A valid driver’s license
• An excellent driving record
• 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 AND 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
• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university AND Nine (9) years of experience in investigations in an Office of Inspector General or similar government investigatory agency on a municipal, state or federal level
• Must be United States citizens

Nice To Haves

• Obtain a Certificate as a Certified Inspector General (CIGI), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Fraud Specialist (CFS) during the probationary period

Responsibilities

• Evaluating complaints
• Developing investigative plans
• Handling cases according to Investigative Manual (IM) procedures
• Interviewing subjects of investigations
• Conducting field investigations
• Interviewing witnesses
• Performing covert surveillance
• Reporting results of investigations
• Developing, compiling, reviewing, handling, and transporting documents and evidence relative to investigations
• Charting and reporting case progress
• Issuing status reports and closing reports
• Drafting subpoena and summons requests
• Drafting closing memos
• Giving testimony before administrative hearings and in the courtroom

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: Mid Level