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Staff Investigator
$79k-120k (estimate)
Full Time | Elementary & Secondary Education
5 Days Ago
Baltimore City Public Schools is Hiring a Staff Investigator Near Baltimore, MD
Conducts highly confidential and sensitive investigations in matters concerning Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools') employee misconduct in office, willful neglect of duties, insubordination, immorality, financial impropriety, and other illegal, unethical or improper activities that are inconsistent with City Schools' standards of responsible and ethical conduct. Gathers information through interviews, investigation and surveillance, research, and review of records and other evidence. Adheres to professional standards and best practices for all stages of an investigation, including collecting, reporting, analyzing, and summarizing evidence and information.
Essential Functions
Additional Details
Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:
Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.
This position is not affiliated with any bargaining unit. This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan.
Essential Functions
- Plans and conducts complex investigations including witness interviews, on-site inspections, and collection of documents and evidence.
- May use various types of surveillance to gather information or verify facts.
- Performs searches of computer database, emails, and other communication records, and reviews of files, videos, school system records, and public documents.
- Prepares and submits investigative reports.
- Analyzes evidence, assesses credibility of witnesses, and reviews documents, reports, and other information.
- Submits comprehensive written summaries and recommendations for action, as appropriate.
- Maintains record of investigations.
- Assembles evidence and reports for hearings and court proceedings.
- Testifies at hearings and court proceedings.
- Serves subpoenas and legal documents.
- Supports City Schools' fact-gathering in response to inquiries from government regulators, regarding compliance with laws and regulations
- Utilizes resources appropriately to complete work in the most efficient manner; proactively communicates the status of work; participates and contributes fully as a team member; and exercises sound judgment and decision-making skills to resolve sensitive matters.
- Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
- Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies, administrative regulations, and the professional standards.
- High school diploma or GED
- Three years full-time experience as an investigator in law enforcement, insurance, claims, administrative liability, finance/auditing, private detective. or related investigative work, preferably including investigations of matters requiring review of an intensive volume of records, including analysis of financial and procurement data. (Experience as a patrol officer does not meet the experience qualification.)
- Valid Maryland driver's license and own transportation
- Working knowledge of modern interviewing and investigative techniques
- Knowledge of the legal process
- Skill in trauma-informed interviewing techniques, preferably including interviewing children
- Proficient skills in the use of personal computers, the Internet, and Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to conduct investigations of a wide array of misconduct, ranging from financial impropriety to allegations of inappropriate interactions with other employees, students, or their families.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with Baltimore City School Police, City Schools' administrators, and external agencies
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently
- Ability to gather and analyze factual information and records
- Ability to deal with the public with tact, understanding, fairness, good judgment and integrity
- Ability to understand and explain laws, rules, regulations, and procedures
- Ability to act in a professional manner at all times, especially under adverse conditions
- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
- Ability to testify competently and professionally in court concerning findings of investigations
- Ability to operate a variety of equipment used in the investigative process including cameras and some surveillance equipment
- Proficient skill in the use of technical computer applications, including electronic databases, case management systems, and Microsoft Office, including Excel and Power Point.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment.
- Skill in research, presenting, and explaining policies and procedures, assembling data, preparing complex reports, and formulating and presenting recommendations.
- Ability to work collaboratively.
- Ability to interact with diverse constituencies and convey complicated information with tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with school system employees and managers at all levels, as well as government agencies and community stakeholders.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize changing assignments, and organize busy workload, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure, while exercising excellent attention to detail.
- Unless expressly stated otherwise with respect to the qualifications indicated in the position description, City Schools reserves the right to consider other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position.
Additional Details
Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:
- Completed online application
- Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
- Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
- Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
- All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
- All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application
Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.
This position is not affiliated with any bargaining unit. This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Elementary & Secondary Education
SALARY
$79k-120k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/22/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/20/2024
WEBSITE
baltimorecityschools.org
HEADQUARTERS
BALTIMORE, MD
SIZE
7,500 - 15,000
FOUNDED
2007
TYPE
Private
CEO
SONJA B SANTELISES
REVENUE
$1B - $3B
INDUSTRY
Elementary & Secondary Education
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