Investigator (public Service Administrator OPT. 7A)

Investigator (Public Service Administrator Opt. 7a)

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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Sponsorship for Employment

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Job Responsibilities

Under general direction, as a sworn peace officer appointed by the Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR), enforces taxing measures administered by IDOR, conducts investigations, searches, seizures, arrests and other duties imposed under the provisions of any law administered by the Department, particularly the duties of the most complex, controversial or sensitive criminal and non-criminal investigations involving IDOR employees and/or non-IDOR persons.

Innovates investigative approaches.

As the investigator plans, directs, and reviews investigations of lower-level staff assigned by the Investigator-in-Charge.

Prepares comprehensive reports covering results of investigations.

In concurrence with supervisor, reports directly to the Director in those instances wherein investigations involve immediate members of the Director's staff, who are alleged, suspected or accused of violating any law administered by IDOR or of engaging in acts affecting the integrity of the Department, or which are detrimental to the enforcement of taxing measures.

Works closely with the Investigator-In-Charge and Chief of Internal Affairs in formulating primary policy and policy guidelines for IDOR entities relative to the integrity and administration of tax laws and monitors to ensure IDOR-wide consistency.

Receives technical guidance, advice and direction from the Chief of Internal Affairs or the Director on matters involving legal precedents, strategic approaches to critical cases, correlated violations or acts, etc.

Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in law enforcement, business administration, pre-law or related a field.

Requires prior experience equivalent to three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a law enforcement organization as a sworn law enforcement officer.

Requires successful completion of a basic law enforcement training program approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Boards (ILETSB) or a waiver granted by the ILETSB.

Preferred Qualifications

Five (5) years of experience as a sworn law enforcement officer.

Three (3) years of experience conducting investigations.

Three (3) years of experience maintaining cooperative working relationships with coworkers, subordinates, law enforcement personnel and legal personnel.

Three (3) years of experience preparing comprehensive administrative reports detailing actions and observations of investigations.

Three (3) years of experience working in internal affairs in a large public or private organization.

One (1) year of experience working with labor contracts in an internal affair or administrative capacity.

Conditions of Employment

Requires the ability to successfully pass a tax compliance and an extensive fingerprint-based background check, drug screen and psychological evaluation.

Requires ability to complete annual firearms qualification and State mandated courses to remain a certified Law Enforcement Officer.

Requires possession of a valid Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card.

Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.

Requires ability to walk and stand for long periods of time and reach above shoulder level while doing investigative work. Requires physical ability to perform tasks as assigned.

Requires the ability to use and secure a state issued mobile device, e.g., cellular phone, laptop computer, tablet, etc.

Requires ability to get Law Enforcement Agencies Data (LEADS) certified within the first 30 days of employment and maintain certification while employed.

This position is considered heavy work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(d)). Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.