OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL INVESTIGATOR

at Illinois Department of Children & Family Services in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Chicago, IL, US, 60612

 Agency :  Department of Children and Family Services 

Working Title: Internal Security Investigator II

Supervisor: Kayla Colson
Closing Date/Time: 07/02/2024 
Salary:   Anticipated starting salary (Effective 7/1/24) $6688/month; Full Salary Range $6688-$9745/month  
Job Type:   Salaried 
County:   Cook  
Number of Vacancies:   1  
Plan/BU: RC062   

REQ #: 38914

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.

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.

1. 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
2. Coordinates the retrieval of and reviews all relevant confidential impounded and subpoenaed records
3. Conducts or oversees OIG investigations of facilities licensed by DCFS
4. Coordinates the implementation of OIG recommendations with Department divisions, including Quality Assurance, Licensing, Internal Audits, and Contract Administration.
5. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.