What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investigative Team Leader (PSA Option 7-Law Enforcement) position at State of Illinois?
Agency : Department of Human Services
Opening Date: 7/21/23
Closing Date/Time: 08/03/2023
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $7,176 - $10,602 per month ($86,112 - $127,224 per year)
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: VR704
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.
While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 10-14-27893
Position Overview
The Office of Inspector General is seeking to hire a self-motivated, knowledgeable, ambitious, detail-oriented administrator to supervise and serve as Investigative Team Leader for the Bureau of Investigations in the Chicago Metro Region. This position serves as first level reviewer and evaluator of written investigative reports, findings, presentations of evidence and recommendations for corrective actions and/or case closure. Travels to conduct confidential, sensitive, and complex investigations. Reviews, revises, and implements management procedures for the gathering and compiling of relevant data and facts concerning prosecution materials and reports. Reviews and revises such reports. Maintains confidential files pertaining to cases under investigation and responsible for ensuring the security of all pertinent information.
Job Responsibilities
- Serves as Investigative Team Leader for the Chicago Metro Region.
- Serves as full-line supervisor.
- Reviews, revises, and implements management procedures for the gathering and compiling of relevant data and facts concerning the full range of allegations being assessed by subordinate investigative and social service staff.
- Prepares criminal and civil proceeding materials reports.
- Maintains confidential files pertaining to cases under investigation and responsible for verifying the security of all pertinent information gathered in the investigatory process.
- Assists the Training Coordinator in providing training programs and technical assistance to the Office of Inspector General (OIG), community agencies, state operated facilities, network managers and Department of Human Services (DHS) personnel.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of those enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in law enforcement.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in law enforcement or investigative program.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three (3) years of professional experience writing complex investigative reports.
- Three (3) years of professional experience investigating allegations of abuse/neglect and/or malfeasance/misfeasance for a public or private organization.
- Two (2) years of professional experience reviewing and editing investigative reports of subordinates.
- Two (2) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining agreements, training staff, approving time off and preparing and signing performance evaluations.
- Two (2) years of professional experience in a public or private organization maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with professionalism.
- Two (2) years of professional experience attending criminal, civil or administrative proceedings and providing expert witness testimony for investigative results and/or assessments.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
- Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday-Friday
Work Location: 1200 S 1st Ave Hines, IL 60141-7000
Office of Inspector General
Bureau of Investigations
Chicago Metro Region
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
Job Family: Leadership & Management; Social Services
About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
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State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
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