Inspector II

Illinois Secretary of State • Oak Brook, IL

1d • $5,909 - $11,209 • Onsite

About The Position

The Inspector II conducts complex and confidential investigative and auditing work to detect, deter, and prevent misconduct by employees of the Illinois Secretary of State. The role gathers and analyzes investigative data, prepares reports on findings, and forwards reports to appropriate prosecuting agencies and/or management staff. The position is based at 2001 Midwest Rd., Oak Brook, Illinois, in DuPage County, and offers a monthly salary of $5,909 to $11,209, commensurate with experience.

The Inspector II conducts sensitive statewide investigations, interviews involved parties, interprets driving and vehicle records, and maintains secure and confidential case files. The role also audits financial and management systems to detect fraud, recommends internal audit controls, and provides litigation support for white-collar crime prosecution. The Inspector may coordinate other agency personnel during investigations, respond to inquiries, and testify in court or before an administrative tribunal. The position requires statewide travel and the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Education and experience equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with coursework in political science, public administration, business administration/management, finance, economics, accounting, legal studies, or law enforcement/criminal justice.
• Two years of professional experience in law, law enforcement, business administration/management, accounting, finance, economics, or another investigative or related field.
• Extensive knowledge of office methods and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of current investigative techniques and concepts.
• Extensive knowledge of basic legal and fraud examination theory.
• Working knowledge of Illinois State statutes, rules, and regulations concerning conflicts of interest, fraud, corruption, mismanagement, gross or aggravated misconduct, or potentially criminal conduct.
• Working knowledge of the functions and interrelationships of the departments of the Office of the Secretary of State and State agencies.
• Ability to recognize and gather relevant statements, exhibits, and materials acceptable for prosecution or disciplinary actions.
• Advanced writing ability, including clear, organized, well-developed, and rhetorically correct communication.
• Ability to maintain security and confidentiality during and after investigative activities.
• Ability to exercise discretion and judgment in important work decisions and interpret and apply agency policies and procedures.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Illinois.
• Valid Illinois driver's license.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50 pounds.
• Must have no criminal history.
• Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in political science, public administration, business administration/management, finance, economics, accounting, legal studies, or law enforcement/criminal justice is preferred.
• Preference will be given to Illinois residents in hiring and selection.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex and/or sensitive statewide investigations of employees suspected or alleged to have violated the law or engaged in misconduct.
• Interview all parties involved in investigations.
• Gather, compile, and analyze investigative data, including interpreting driving and vehicle records.
• Prepare detailed investigative reports for possible disciplinary and/or prosecutorial action and forward reports, statements, and exhibits to appropriate prosecuting agencies and/or management personnel.
• Maintain confidential case records and files and ensure the security and confidentiality of investigative information.
• Audit financial and management systems to detect, investigate, and deter fraud and fraudulent schemes using legal and fraud examination theory.
• Recommend installation of proper internal audit controls.
• Provide litigation support to prosecute white-collar crime.
• Coordinate the activities of other agency personnel during investigations.
• Respond to routine and complex inquiries regarding investigations.
• Give testimony in court or before an administrative tribunal when required by applicable statutes, rules, or regulations.
• Investigate and report Secretary of State employee ethics violations.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

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