Investigator

Accepting applications through February 10, 2012

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NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree supplemented by one year of experience in the conduct of investigations of criminal or fraudulent activity, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required, as well as the availability to work any duty watch.

NOTE: RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: An applicant must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago. Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment.

NOTE: APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE INDIVIDUAL APPLYING. NO SECOND PARTY APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

ANNUAL SALARY:
$49,668

DUTIES:

• Reviews work schedules and time sheets to assure employees are present and accounted for.
• Investigates alleged violations of residency requirements by City employees by conducting interviews, collecting documents and using photographic and video equipment to maintain surveillance.
• Investigates criminal and non-criminal allegations against City employees.
• Completes comprehensive reports detailing findings and investigations.
• Appears and testifies in court and at Personnel Board hearings.
• Performs related duties as required.

INSTRUCTIONS:
To apply for this job title do NOT use the City of Chicago online application.
Follow these six steps:

1. Go to e-mail address jobs@chicagoinspectorgeneral.org;
2. In the subject line, type in the job title for which you are applying;
3. Complete, save and attach the “Inspector General Employment Application,” available here;
4. Attach your cover letter for this job title;
5. Attach your resume; and,
6. Attach a writing sample and college and/or graduate school transcripts.

NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide all the information listed above.  If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, your submission will be incomplete and you will not be considered for an interview.  Application materials will only be accepted by e-mail at jobs@chicagoinspectorgeneral.org. If there is more than one open position in which you are interested, you may apply for more than one title by submitting an individual e-mail for each title. Repeat instruction steps one through six with each e-mail.

THE CITY OF CHICAGO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER