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INTERNAL SECURITY INVESTIGATOR II

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Chicago, IL

Employer:  Illinois Department of Children & Family Services
Category:  Legal

Description

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

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To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

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Sponsorship for Employment

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Disclosure of Salary Information

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Date: Mar 28, 2024

Location:
Chicago, IL, US, 60612

Job Requisition ID: 36388

Agency : Department of Children and Family Services

Working Title: OIG Investigator

Supervisor: Jordan Matheson
Closing Date/Time: 04/11/2024
Salary: Starting Salary $6,230/month; Full Salary Range $6,230- $9,370/month
Job Type: Salaried
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU: RC062

PUC #: 90683035

REQ #: 36388

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.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as OIG Investigator in the Office of Inspector General. Under direction, this position will perform highly responsible, confidential intake and investigative work concerning cases of allegations and/or incidents of misconduct, misfeasance, malfeasance, or violations of rules, procedures, agreements, or law by an employee, foster parent, service provider, or contractor of DCFS, as well as cases of child death and serious physical injury. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who has a strong commitment to investigating allegations of misconduct and working to provide resolution of such cases. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

  • Performs highly responsible, confidential intake and investigative work concerning cases of allegations and/or incidents of misconduct, misfeasance, malfeasance, or violations of rules, procedures, agreements, or law by an employee, foster parent, service provider, or contractor of DCFS, as well as cases of child death and serious physical injury
  • Coordinates the retrieval of and reviews all relevant confidential impounded and subpoenaed records
  • Conducts or oversees OIG investigations of facilities licensed by DCFS
  • Coordinates the implementation of OIG recommendations with Department divisions, including Quality Enhancement, Licensing, Internal Audits, and Contract Administration
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above


  • Minimum Qualifications

    1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of two years of college, with coursework in law, government, liberal arts, history, or business or public administration, plus four years professional experience in law enforcement investigatory work or a related field;

    OR requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, with major coursework in law, government, liberal arts, history, or business or public administration, plus two years professional experience in law enforcement investigatory work or a related field;

    OR requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of a master's degree, with major coursework in law, government, liberal arts, history, or business or public administration, plus one year professional experience in law enforcement investigatory work or a related field;

    OR requires completion of the F.B.I. National Academy or comparable law enforcement schooling, plus two years of professional experience in law enforcement investigatory work or a related field

    Conditions of Employment

  • Requires the ability to pass a background check
  • Requires possession of a valid driver's license and ability to travel


  • About the Agency

    DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.

    Work Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30am- 5:00pm
    Work Location: 2240 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60612
    Agency Contact: Lily Koehl

    Email: lillian.koehl@illinois.gov

    Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance

    This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

    APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

    Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

    If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

    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.

    The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
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    • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

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