OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL INVESTIGATOR

Location: 

Chicago, IL, US, 60612

Job Requisition ID:  38914

 Agency :  Department of Children and Family Services 

Working Title: Internal Security Investigator II

Supervisor: Kayla Colson
Closing Date/Time: 07/02/2024 
Salary:   Anticipated starting salary (Effective 7/1/24) $6688/month; Full Salary Range $6688-$9745/month  
Job Type:   Salaried 
County:   Cook  
Number of Vacancies:   1  
Plan/BU: RC062   

REQ #: 38914

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Position Summary

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as OIG Investigator in the Office of Inspector General.  Under direction, this position will perform highly responsible, confidential intake and investigative work concerning cases of allegations and/or incidents of misconduct, misfeasance, malfeasance, or violations of rules, procedures, agreements, or law by an employee, foster parent, service provider, or contractor of DCFS, as well as cases of child death and serious physical injury.  This position provides a great opportunity for someone who has a strong commitment to investigating allegations of misconduct and working to provide resolution of such cases.  DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program.  The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership skills.  We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

1. Performs highly responsible, confidential intake and investigative work concerning cases of allegations and/or incidents of misconduct, misfeasance, malfeasance, or violations of rules, procedures, agreements, or law by an employee, foster parent, service provider, or contractor of DCFS, as well as cases of child death and serious physical injury
2. Coordinates the retrieval of and reviews all relevant confidential impounded and subpoenaed records
3. Conducts or oversees OIG investigations of facilities licensed by DCFS
4. Coordinates the implementation of OIG recommendations with Department divisions, including Quality Assurance, Licensing, Internal Audits, and Contract Administration.
5. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of two years of college, with coursework in law, government, liberal arts, history, or business or public administration, plus four years professional experience in law enforcement investigatory work or a related field; OR requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, with major coursework in law, government, liberal arts, history, or business or public administration, plus two years professional experience in law enforcement investigatory work or a related field; OR requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of a master’s degree, with major coursework in law, government, liberal arts, history, or business or public administration, plus one year professional experience in law enforcement investigatory work or a related field; OR requires completion of the F.B.I. National Academy or comparable law enforcement schooling, plus two years of professional experience in law enforcement investigatory work or a related field.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the ability to pass a background check
2. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.

About the Agency

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children.  Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families.  In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus. 

Work Hours:  Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm  
Work Location: 2240 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60612  
Agency Contact: Lily Koehl

Email:lillian.koehl@illinois.gov

Posting Group:  Legal, Audit & Compliance  

PUC #: 90683036

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).