SUPERVISING INVESTIGATOR - OIIG (ACTIVELY RECRUITED)

Cook County • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Office of the Independent Inspector General (OIIG) works to detect, deter, and prevent corruption, fraud, waste, mismanagement, unlawful political discrimination, and misconduct in Cook County Government. The Supervising Investigator serves as a lead investigator, conducting complex investigations into allegations of criminal and non-criminal conduct involving Cook County employees, officers, officials, agents, contractors, and other governmental agencies and employees.

The role conducts interviews and prepares comprehensive, confidential reports detailing investigations, findings, and conclusions, making recommendations to the Inspector General and other senior-level staff. The investigator also liaises with prosecutorial officials concerning evidence or information supporting allegations of criminal improprieties that may lead to case referrals, and provides testimony in court or before administrative tribunals. The position may focus on investigating, overseeing, auditing, and monitoring government compliance with orders in Shakman v. Cook County that prohibit unlawful political discrimination. This is an actively recruited, at-will position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus eight years of full-time work experience conducting investigations involving criminal or fraudulent activity, audits, administrative violations, or other matters of potential civil liability; OR an advanced degree in Law from an accredited college or university, plus eight years of full-time experience practicing law in civil or criminal litigation.
• Extensive knowledge of rules, regulations, and operating procedures for investigating reported improprieties at all levels of government.
• Extensive knowledge of applicable state, local, and other authorities’ laws and regulations concerning abuse, fraud, waste, mismanagement, and criminal and civil misconduct.
• Extensive knowledge of rules of evidence relating to investigations and testimony.
• Knowledge of community resources and referrals, with the ability to access such services on behalf of Cook County.
• Knowledge of modern supervisory practices and strong leadership skills.
• Skill in conducting in-depth, confidential, sensitive, and complex investigations, including document review and interviews with complainants, witnesses, victims, and agency representatives.
• Ability to elicit and organize facts and information from others.
• Skill in using Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.
• Ability to provide accurate and informed testimony in court.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse investigative team on matters ranging from uncomplicated to complex.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen, and medical examination.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex investigations into allegations of criminal and non-criminal conduct involving Cook County personnel, agents, contractors, and other governmental agencies and employees.
• Conduct interviews and review documents as part of sensitive, confidential investigations.
• Prepare comprehensive confidential reports describing investigations, findings, and conclusions.
• Make recommendations to the Inspector General and other senior-level staff.
• Serve as a liaison between the Inspector General's Office and prosecutorial officials regarding evidence or information supporting allegations of criminal improprieties and potential case referrals.
• Provide testimony in court or before administrative tribunals.
• As applicable, investigate, oversee, audit, and monitor government compliance with orders in Shakman v. Cook County prohibiting unlawful political discrimination.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Basic term life insurance
• Pension plan
• Deferred compensation program
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Voluntary benefits
• May qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Eligible employees may have access to a hybrid work environment with telecommuting and flexible scheduling options

What This Job Offers

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