INVESTIGATOR I

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

3d•$70,002 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of the Executive Inspector General (OEIG) is an independent executive branch State agency that investigates allegations of misconduct and reports findings to affected public agencies and officials. The Investigator I serves in the Regional Transit Board Division under the direct supervision of the Supervising Investigator. The role manages an assigned caseload and conducts investigations in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and policies, including gathering, preserving, and analyzing evidence, obtaining information through interviews and other methods, and preparing investigative reports. Assignments may be extremely sensitive and confidential and may involve investigations and legal proceedings. This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position, exempt from the provisions of the State of Illinois Personnel Code. The position is based at the OEIG Chicago office, with a hybrid work schedule mentioned among the agency's workplace features. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The listed starting salary range is $70,002–$90,000 per year. Applicants are directed to apply through the OEIG employment webpage, not online through the job listing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; or associate degree and two years of professional investigative experience; or four years of progressively challenging professional investigative experience.
Professional or academic experience utilizing and implementing investigative techniques, practices, and concepts.
Ability to exercise independent judgment, consider facts objectively, and make sound decisions.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with coworkers, interviewees, and representatives of other agencies.
Aptitude for identifying issues that need to be explored and investigated.
Flexibility and interest in working independently and collaboratively in a team environment, including considering and incorporating others' opinions and feedback.
High personal ethical standards and ability to work appropriately with sensitive and confidential materials.
Willingness to travel, including overnight.
Familiarity with computers, photocopiers, telecommunication equipment, and videoconferencing applications.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, accounting, auditing, public administration, or business administration.
Two or more years of professional investigative experience working for an inspector general office, investigative entity, law enforcement, or a related field.
Experience leading complex interviews or depositions.
Experience providing job-related testimony in administrative hearings or criminal trials.
Experience conducting extensive document review and analysis.
Proficiency writing and editing detailed reports that are accurate, concise, and free from spelling and grammatical errors.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and other applications.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed investigative plans to complete thorough investigations that address allegations efficiently and in a timely manner.
Research or review agency policies, applicable rules and statutes, social media, and other public information relevant to investigative work.
Collect, analyze, and interpret information, documents, and physical evidence to guide investigative determinations; use Excel or other appropriate tools to evaluate evidence.
Interview subjects, witnesses, and other parties to gather, verify, or corroborate evidence, preparing exhibits and scheduling interviews in advance.
Document interview statements, observations, and requests for and receipt of evidence in accurate, concise, thorough, well-written, and timely reports.
Maintain organized records of information and materials pertinent to investigations, and identify, label, and store evidence according to agency processes.
Collaborate with OEIG legal staff, supervisors, and other investigative staff to reassess plans and strategies and ensure comprehensive investigations.
Communicate with government agencies and law enforcement entities during investigations, and provide information or testimony in administrative and court proceedings as necessary.
Conduct stationary and mobile surveillance.
Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the listed duties, as required or assigned.