OIIG SENIOR INVESTIGATOR - THE OFFICE OF THE INDEPENDENT INSPECTOR GENERAL (ACTIVELY RECRUITED)

Cook County•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 OIIG Supervising Investigator and other senior level staff. May supervise OIIG Investigators 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.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree is required.
Six (6) years of full-time work experience in the conduct of investigations involving criminal or fraudulent activity, audits, administrative violations or other matters of potential civil liability is required.
Six (6) years of full-time work experience practicing law in the fields of civil or criminal litigation.
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.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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).