Location: Chicago,IL, USA
Cook County Offices
Under The President
Administrative Hearings
Auditor
Bureau of Administration
Bureau of Economic Development
Bureau of Finance
Bureau of Human Resources
Bureau of Technology
Facilities
Office of the President
Job Summary
The Office of the Independent Inspector General (OIIG) was created to detect, deter and prevent corruption, fraud, waste, mismanagement, unlawful political discrimination or misconduct in the operation of Cook County Government. Cook County, Ill., Ordinances 07-O-52 (2007). Conducts investigations primarily in connection with reported incidents of improprieties. Prepares confidential reports of a complex nature and makes recommendations to other senior level staff. May establish and maintain advisory and liaison contacts with officials in federal, state and municipal Governments, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Secret Service, Illinois Attorney General's Office, Cook County State's Attorney's Office, and the United States Attorney's Office. Consults with the Investigator V and other senior level staff. May supervise Investigator II's, III's and other support staff as required. This position may also involve a concentration focusing on investigation, compliance, oversight, auditing and monitoring of government compliance with the terms of the orders entered in the Shakman v. Cook County prohibiting unlawful political discrimination.
This position is Actively Recruited and at will.
Typical Duties
Under the supervision of the Investigator V and other senior level staff, conducts and oversees authoritative, in-depth, sensitive and confidential inquiries into reported criminal complaints, allegations or suspected improprieties involving employees of Cook County Government and those seeking to do business with Cook County.
Performs investigations which may include interviewing witnesses, employees, visitors, police, County and other social agencies, to assemble testimony, facts and information to arrive at an accurate and reliable assessment of the situation in each case.
May represent the office, as it pertains to investigations which have been referred to other prosecutorial officials, in regards to any evidence and/or information which was obtained during the course of investigations.
Prepares confidential reports and makes recommendations to the Inspector General and other senior Investigators, based on investigations and studies.
Travels to other Cook County offices, agencies and external departments to investigate reported incidents of improprieties at all levels of Cook County Government.
May establish and maintain advisory and liaison contacts with officials in federal, state and municipal Governments, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Secret Service, Illinois Attorney General's Office, Cook County State's Attorney's Office, and the United States Attorney's Office.
May supervise Investigator II's, III's and other support staff as required.
Minimum Qualifications
* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.
* Six (6) years of full-time paid work experience in the conduct of investigations involving criminal or fraudulent activity, audits, administrative violations or other matters of potential civil liability.
* OR-
* Six (6) years of full-time work experience practicing law in the fields of civil or criminal litigation.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
Knowledge of rules, regulations and operating procedures as they pertain to investigating reported incidents of
improprieties at all levels of government.
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations of state, local and other authorities relative to reported cases of
fraud and waste of governmental assets.
Skill in performing in-depth, confidential and sensitive investigations as it pertains to reported incidents of
improprieties involving all levels.
General knowledge of the legal process as it pertains to the prosecution of criminal cases and any court
proceedings which may take place.
Ability to provide testimony in court in an accurate and informed manner.
Knowledge of the rules of evidence relating to investigations and testimony.
Skill and ability to obtain and organize facts and information from others.
Self-motivated, in addition to working well with others.
Public speaking and leadership skills necessary to articulate issues and concerns regarding confidential issues of
investigations and other improprieties.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on Word and Excel.
Physical Requirements
Sedentary Work
Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.
Benefits Package
* Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
* Basic Term Life Insurance
* Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
* Employee Assistance Program
* Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
* You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
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* This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination.
Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County's Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current County employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County's Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. See Cook County Code of Ordinances, Article II, Sections 44-54 Unlawful Practices Relating to Employees and Employment - Penalty, 44-56 Political Discrimination; OIIG Employment Plan, Section V.N. Pre-Interview License and Certification Verification; Supplemental Policy No. 2014-2.13 Ineligible for Rehire List; and Cook County Personnel Rules 3.3(b) (7) (d).
EEO Statement
Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEO ) employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44. Human Resources, Article II. Personnel Polices, Section 44-53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations, Article II. Human Rights, Section 42-35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances.
* Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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