Investigative Supervisor

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has been established as an independent and nonpartisan agency to detect and deter fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, and corruption in or affecting state government. This position will oversee, lead, and conduct the investigation of fraud, waste, misuse, mismanagement, and corruption in or affecting Delaware State Government. The incumbent will work collaboratively with other OIG personnel, law enforcement, and other oversight partners.

Requirements

Two years’ experience in planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing investigations.
Three years’ experience in conducting investigations which may include conducting interviews to obtain confidential information, gathering evidence, and documenting findings.
Three years’ experience in collecting, evaluating and analyzing relevant information to make recommendations on alleged or probable violations of state or federal laws, rules and regulations.
Two years' experience in civil, criminal or administrative proceedings such as providing testimony before boards/commissions/authorities, preparing evidence/sworn statements, or managing and prioritizing cases.
Coursework, training and/or work experience in staff supervision which may include performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of developing and implementing investigative policies.
One year of experience editing and approving investigative reports.

Responsibilities

Conducts investigations of alleged or probable violations or compliance issues by identifying, obtaining, verifying, and analyzing relevant information or evidence.
Collects, controls, and evaluates evidence such as physical, financial, background, and other records, documents and items.
Formulates questions and conducts interviews to obtain information and ascertain facts from witnesses, complainants, victims or other parties.
Interprets, explains and ensures compliance with applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
Makes judgments after evaluating all available facts and recommends appropriate action to authorities, commissions, or technical supervisors, and may take enforcement action as necessary.
Uses commercial and proprietary automated information systems, computer software, and the internet to research, document, verify and report on investigative/intelligence data and related information.
Documents details of all calls, emails, inquiries, interviews, and other interactions during the investigation and may be assigned to respond to hotlines.
Prepares and submits investigative reports that clearly and accurately document findings, supporting facts, and action taken.
Testifies and presents evidence before boards, commissions, administrative bodies, or courts.
Delivers excellent customer service to internal and external customers and the public in person, electronically, or by written communication.
Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.
May conduct surveillance, undercover investigations, and on-site inspections on assigned cases; and may make arrests or obtain search warrants pertaining to an investigation.
May make recommendations to subpoena information.