Inspector II

Illinois Secretary of State; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Secretary of State — Office of the Inspector General seeks an Inspector II to conduct complex investigations and audits, gather data, and prepare reports for potential disciplinary or prosecutorial actions. The role requires handling confidential information and traveling within the state as needed.

The position emphasizes strong investigative skills, knowledge of fraud examination theory, and familiarity with state statutes and internal policies.

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year college degree and two years of related investigative or legal experience.
• Extensive knowledge of investigative techniques and fraud examination theory.
• Working knowledge of Illinois statutes, rules and agency policies.

Responsibilities

• Conducts complex statewide investigations of employees suspected of misconduct; conducts interviews and analyzes data.
• Prepares detailed reports on findings; forwards to prosecuting agencies or management; maintains confidential records.
• Performs audits of financial and management systems to detect fraud and deter misconduct; supports litigation.
• Coordinates activities of agency personnel during investigations and responds to inquiries.

Skills

Investigative techniques

Fraud examination theory

Legal knowledge

Security & confidentiality

Education

Four-year college degree

Job description

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State

Job Title

Inspector II – Office of the Inspector General

Division

N/A

Union

N/A

Location

103 W. Roosevelt Rd., Villa Park, IL- DuPage County

Salary

$5,909 to $11,209 monthly - commensurate with experience

Benefits

https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html

Overview

Conducts complex confidential investigative and auditing work in the detection, deterrence and prevention of misconduct of employees of the Secretary of State. Gathers and analyzes investigative data. Prepares reports detailing findings of investigations and forwards to appropriate prosecuting agency and/or management staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts complex and/or sensitive statewide investigations of employees who are suspected or alleged of violating the law or of misconduct. Conducts interviews of all parties involved. Gathers, compiles and analyzes investigative data. Interprets driving and vehicle records.
• Prepares detailed reports on investigative findings and for possible disciplinary and/or prosecutorial action. Forwards reports, statements, and exhibits to appropriate prosecuting agencies and/or management personnel. Maintains confidential records and files pertaining to cases under investigation; exercises responsibility for ensuring security and confidentiality of such information.
• Conducts audits of financial and management systems to detect, investigate and deter fraud and fraudulent schemes using legal and fraud examination theory; recommends installation of proper internal audit controls; provides litigation support to prosecute white-collar crime.
• Coordinates the activities of other agency personnel during the course of an investigation. Responds to routine and complex inquiries regarding the investigations.
• May be required to give testimony in a court of law or before an administrative tribunal as provided by State and Federal statutes, rules or regulations.
• Investigates and reports Secretary of State Employee ethics violations.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Education and Experience

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of college, preferably with course work in political science, public administration, business administration/management, finance, economics, accounting, legal studies or law enforcement/criminal justice; and two (2) year professional experience in law, law enforcement, business administration/management, accounting, finance or economics; or other investigative or related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Requires extensive knowledge of office methods and procedures.
• Requires extensive knowledge of current investigative techniques and concepts.
• Requires extensive knowledge of basic legal and fraud examination theory.
• Requires working knowledge of Illinois State statutes, rules and regulations concerning conflicts of interest, fraud, corruption, mismanagement, gross or aggravated misconduct, or conduct that may be criminal in nature.
• Requires working knowledge of the functions and interrelationships of the departments of the Office of the Secretary of State and State agencies.
• Requires ability to recognize and gather relevant statements, exhibits and materials acceptable for use in the prosecution of cases or in disciplinary actions.
• Requires ability to write at an advanced level, clearly communicating ideas and information in an organized, well developed and rhetorically correct manner.
• Requires ability to maintain security and confidentiality during and after investigative activities.
• Requires ability to exercise discretion and judgment in making important work decisions and to interpret and apply agency policy and procedures.
• Requires ability and willingness to travel throughout the State of Illinois and possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push and pull 50 lbs.
• Requires the candidate to have no criminal history.

Application Process

• Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
• Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago (312-793-5515) or Springfield (217-782-4783).

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.