IN-DCS-Internal Affairs Specialist

Software Technology Inc; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Technology Inc. is seeking an Internal Affairs Specialist to support the Indiana Department of Child Services Internal Affairs team.

The role involves handling data log requests, interview scheduling, case management, and document review to detect misconduct, fraud, and improprieties. The ideal candidate has law enforcement or paralegal exposure, at least one year of investigative experience, and strong ethics and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Law enforcement experience or paralegal/investigative background required.
• Minimum 1 year of investigative work experience.
• Experience with confidentiality and ethics in prior roles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow structured procedures while handling multiple cases.
• Experience with case management systems is highly desired.
• Experience with fraud, waste and abuse concepts is highly desired.
• Ability to work under supervision with independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit data log requests via Archer portal.
• Prepare and submit case management data log requests.
• Analyze data log reports and craft narrative summaries.
• Schedule investigation-related interviews.
• Assist with note-taking during interviews.
• Maintain Internal Affairs Referral portal and electronic file system.
• Compile evidentiary materials for investigations.
• Proofread and edit investigation reports.
• Support other Ethics and Compliance Division tasks.

Skills

Experience in law enforcement

Paralegal experience

Investigative work experience

Knowledge of investigative procedures

Confidentiality and ethics

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Independent judgment under supervision

Follow structured procedures with many

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Fraud, waste and abuse concepts

Education

High School degree

Tools

Archer portal

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Provides operational and administrative tasks such as data log requests, interview scheduling, case file management, document compilation, and report proofreading.

OVERVIEW

The Internal Affairs Specialist will assist the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) Internal Affairs Director and Investigator with enforcing the agency s program for detecting and deterring employee misconduct, policy violations, fraud, waste, and abuse of state resources and assets, and other improprieties within the agency. The responsibilities of this position will include, but may not be limited to:

• Preparing and submitting Outlook data log requests through the Indiana Office of Technology s Archer portal
• Preparing and submitting case management system data log requests
• Analyzing and converting data log reports into clear, sequential narrative summaries
• Scheduling investigation-related interviews
• Assisting with note-taking during interviews
• Assisting with maintaining the Internal Affairs Referral investigation portal and electronic investigation file system
• Compiling evidentiary materials for investigations
• Proofreading and editing investigation report documents
• Assisting other Ethics and Compliance Division department as needed

Strong written and verbal communication skills; solid organizational skills; exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills; clear understanding of the concepts of ethics, integrity, and confidentiality; ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, follow directions, and exercise sound judgment in decision making

Performance success is measured against the goal of maximizing Departmental efficiency and quality.

Work is reviewed for overall accomplishment of objectives and conformance with Internal Affairs Department procedures. Problems will be discussed with the Internal Affairs Director, Internal Affairs Investigator, and Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer.

Required/Desired Skills

• SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceProfessional exp.(a) in law enforcement,(b)as a paralegal, (c)at least one (1) year in investigative work,or (d) knowledge of investigative proceduresRequired1YearsPrior experience working in a role requiring confidentiality and strong ethics.
• Required1YearsPrior working experience with Microsoft, including Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Required3YearsHigh School DegreeRequired0Ability to work under supervision with exercising independent judgment.
• Required0Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Required0Ability to follow structured procedures while managing multiple concurrent cases.
• Required0Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Required0Prior experience working in a role with fraud, waste and abuse concepts.
• Highly desired0Case management systems experience.
• Highly desired0Prior electronic file/records management experience.
• Highly desired0