Investigative Analyst

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Under guidance of the Chief Investigative Analyst, this position conducts comprehensive investigative reviews of closed, confidential, and sensitive disciplinary investigations conducted by Chicago Police Department’s (CPD) Bureau of Internal Affairs (BIA), and the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA), to identify both systemic and case-specific deficiencies.

Investigative Analysts (IAs) are the front-line staff of the Investigative Analysis Unit of the Public Safety section of the Office of Inspector General. On a weekly basis, IAs review disciplinary investigations of CPD members that have been closed by BIA or COPA. IAs thoroughly review the entire investigative file. If it is determined that a closed disciplinary investigation was deficient in a way that materially affected the outcome, OIG may recommend to BIA or COPA that the investigation be reopened to correct the deficiency. IAs also draft reports describing systemic issues with the police disciplinary system and recommend improvements.

DUTIES:

• Review investigations conducted by BIA or COPA for completeness, accuracy, fairness, thoroughness, proper handling of evidence and interviewing of witnesses, and objectivity
• Make written recommendations for policy and practice changes to inform and improve disciplinary investigations
• Collect, analyze, and interpret police and police accountability reports and related documentation to identify trends and potential areas for further study
• Prepare detailed reports of complex reviews and special projects, including high-level analysis and findings, and make recommendations for potential audit-based studies of CPD and the accountability agencies
• Assist senior investigative staff in the conduct of criminal, large-scale and complex investigations as required
• Participate in evaluative and policy-based projects
• Participate in community engagement
• Perform related duties as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree, plus four years of work experience in the field of law, law enforcement, investigation, inspection, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, provided that the minimum degree requirement is met.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree in the field of law, criminal justice, public policy, public administration, social sciences, or another relevant field
• Knowledge of, and demonstrated interest in, law enforcement, criminal justice, and/or civil rights issues
• Familiarity with police accountability systems generally, and particularly, the CPD, BIA, COPA, Chicago Police Board, and other stakeholders in the Chicago police accountability system

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong work ethic and professionalism
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Excellent judgment and confidence to discuss police conduct and police accountability policies and procedures with internal and external stakeholders

ANNUAL SALARY: Range: $80,472 – $108,816 (annual increases). Starting $80,472 (non-negotiable); Post successful six-month review $82,752

BENEFITS: For information on City of Chicago employees’ benefits, please visit our benefits website at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

TRAVEL AND SCHEDULE: Travel outside Chicago is not required. Standard work hours are 8:30am-4:30pm, flexibility permitted.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Employees must be a resident of the City of Chicago and proof of residency is required at the commencement of employment.

KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ESSAY REQUIREMENT: A passing score on a knowledge skill test(s) and/or essay may be required. Your application must include a response to the following prompt:

• In less than 500 words, identify how you would go about reviewing a law enforcement misconduct investigation conducted by an external entity. Briefly outline: (1) the steps you would take to review the closed investigation; (2) why each identified step is important; and (3) how you would present the information you learned, including the information you feel would be important to present to your team and supervisors. To complete this exercise, you may wish to reference public safety data published by OIG here: https://informationportal.igchicago.org/dashboards/public-safety/. You can find summaries of past recommendations to reopen in the Quarterly reports, and examples of past published OIG evaluations and recommendations to inform and improve here: https://igchicago.org/publications/reviews-reports/

WE VALUE DIVERSITY

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is an equal opportunity employer.

OIG is an inclusive organization that hires and develops all its staff of all levels regardless of race, religion, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, marital or parental status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, age, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

OIG strives to create the kind of workplace where a socially diverse mix of people can thrive professionally. We pride ourselves in meeting our legal charge to promote economy, effectiveness, efficiency, and integrity in government. Through the hard work of our passionate and innovative team, OIG aims to serve every community with equity, respect, and dignity.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy to participate in the application process, please contact the OIG’s Manager of Human Resources Eloise Markham at emarkham@igchicago.org. Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

THE CITY OF CHICAGO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The City of Chicago does not participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System). In addition, employment at the Office of Inspector General is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

NOTIFICATION REGARDING USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

The submission of written materials, e.g., writing sample, essay, cover letter, etc., generated in-part or fully by AI is strongly discouraged. Candidates who submit AI generated written materials may be disqualified from further consideration.