Investigator - Sexual Allegations Unit

Chicago Public Schools•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a large urban school district serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 people. CPS aims to provide a world-class learning experience for every student, guided by core values such as student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent oversight body for Chicago's public, contract, and charter schools, tasked with investigating waste, fraud, and financial mismanagement. The OIG's Sexual Allegations Unit specifically investigates allegations of sexual misconduct by CPS-affiliated adults where the victim is a CPS student or minor. Investigators in this unit play a central role in the OIG's mission, reporting to the Inspector General and supervised by the Chief Investigator. This is a full-time, exempt position, paid on a salary basis, involving in-depth investigations of a sensitive and difficult nature concerning sexual abuse or sexual harassment of CPS students.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in positions requiring the performance of fact-finding analysis, investigative research, data analysis, and/or reporting work, preferably in an investigative or compliance environment
Experience investigating sexual misconduct, particularly child sexual abuse or sexual harassment, and performing field work, such as interviews of children and/or victims of sexual abuse, sexual harassment, or trauma
Work outside of regular business hours is required to support investigations
Knowledge of sexual assault or sexual harassment issues and the relationship of sexual assault or sexual harassment on victims
Ability to exercise considerable independence and initiative in the performance of responsibilities; operate with minimal guidance and direction
Refined judgment with the ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information
Strong skills in the areas of conflict resolution, problem solving techniques, interviewing, and investigation
Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills demonstrated by the ability to analyze information and facilitate resolution of difficult challenges
Ability to write concise, logical and analytical reports to convey complex issues
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and work independently while maintaining high levels of organization
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse constituents, including children, parents, faculty, staff and law enforcement
Ability to work with a wide range of constituencies with diplomacy and tact

Nice To Haves

Language fluency in both English and Spanish, preferred

Responsibilities

Interview complainants, witnesses, and employees to gather facts in order to investigate cases of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment of CPS students
Obtain evidence through site visits, written requests, subpoenas, surveillance, cyber analysis, social media, and in coordination with other departments
Prepare well-written reports of investigation activities conducted
Examine and analyze a variety of work records and related documents
Prepare and coordinate investigative plans
Collaborate with and assist other investigative staff to conduct criminal, large-scale, and complex investigations
Update, manage, and maintain caseload and case files
Closely coordinate with CPS’ Law, Safety and Security, and Title IX Offices, other departments, and external agencies to ensure student safety and facilitate the delivery of trauma and/or social-emotional services to students, families, and staff
Testify in court and hearings
Other duties as assigned