Investigator III

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is an independent office within CCC with the authority to conduct investigations regarding waste, fraud and misconduct by any officer, employee, member of the Board; any contractor, subcontractor, consultant or agent providing or seeking to provide goods or services to CCC; and any program administered or funded by the District or colleges. 

Recommendations made by the OIG, as a result of its independent investigations and audits, serve to promote economy, efficiency, effectiveness, and integrity in the administration of the District's programs and operations.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Reporting to a Supervising Investigator or Deputy Inspector General, an Investigator III conducts investigations of a highly complex and sensitive nature involving allegations of waste, fraud and misconduct by the District's officers, employees, members of the Board, agents, and contractors, as well as audits/ reviews of CCC programs and operations.  Travel required throughout the district and surrounding Chicago area.

At the III level, Investigators function with minimal supervision, are assigned the more complex and difficult cases, and may lead a team of Investigators in large scale investigations and/or audit/reviews as assigned.  Work varying hours as needed.  Perform related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Conducts investigations on assigned cases, typically of the more complex or sensitive nature. 
• Functions as a lead investigator on large scale investigations, coordinating investigative activities and directing a team of Investigators.
• Interviews complainants, witnesses, and subjects to gather facts during investigations and audit/ reviews. Conducts the more difficult interviews (i.e. uncooperative interviewees) to gather, verify, or corroborate evidence. 
• Gathers evidence through site visits and surveillance; leads Investigators in surveillance activities and other evidence gathering activities as required.
• Reviews and analyzes extensive data and records to determine whether evidence of waste, fraud, misconduct, or mismanagement exists. 
• Prepares detailed reports on actions taken during all phases of an investigation or audit/review (i.e. document review, fact finding analysis, interviews, surveillance).
• Uses photographic and video equipment in the conduct of surveillance work to observe criminal activities or acts of misconduct (e.g., fraud, residency violations). 
• Maintains case records and reports on the status of assigned cases.
• Provides guidance and direction to less experienced Investigators in the conduct of investigations, audit/reviews, and surveillance activities.
• Assists in the training of entry level staff on investigative standards, procedures and techniques.
• Testifies in criminal and civil court and at administrative hearings regarding investigative findings.

Positions with Accounting and Finance degrees:

Focus on additional duties:  

• Leads and conducts large scale audit/reviews, implementing work plans to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls in protecting CCCs resources, and assessing the compliance and performance of programs, operations, and processes. 
• Combines accounting knowledge with investigative skills to perform financial analysis and forensic auditing duties in support of investigations involving fraud, misappropriation of assets, or mismanagement of funds.
• Analyzes business and audit risks related to financial and operational processes and systems.
• Performs quantitative and qualitative data analysis using sophisticated technology tools and forensic audit techniques to assess the effectiveness of audit controls and the efficiency of operational processes. 
• Investigates financial impropriety by conducting forensic research to trace funds, and in-depth analysis of documents including financial statements and accounting records. 

Positions with a J.D. and assigned to the Legal Unit: 

Focus on additional duties:  

• Conducts legal research and analyses of ethical and legal implications, rules violated, and related legal issues and drafts sections of case summary reports.
• Participates in the preparation and drafting of summary reports of completed investigations and audits to provide the Chancellor, Board of Trustees, and executive staff with a case summation including findings and recommended corrective actions.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To                       Supervising Investigator and/or Deputy Inspector General   

Direct Supervision          None

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Accounting, Finance, or a related field specific to the positions area of assignment
• Depending on positions job focus, may require a Juris Doctor from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school OR three years of work experience in conducting financial, fraud, and operational audits
• A valid State of Illinois driver's license required
• Ability to travel throughout the district and the surrounding Chicago area, and work varying hours as needed.
• A minimum of three years of work experience in performing fact finding analysis, investigative research, and reporting.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered, provided the minimum degree requirement is met
• Investigative work experience in an Inspector General's Office, law enforcement agency, government or investigative agency, or with a branch of the military is highly desirable
• High ethical standards required
• Designation as a Certified Inspector General (CIG), Certified Inspector General Investigator (CIGI), a Certified Inspector General Auditor (CIGA), Certified Fraud Specialist (CFS), or comparable certification is highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience in conducting complex investigations involving fraud, misconduct, and mismanagement
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), and other relevant software programs.