Investigations Supervisor

FiscalNote CQ Roll Call; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicago is seeking a Supervising Investigator for the Chicago Fire Department, Internal Affairs Division. This leadership role oversees investigators handling cases of criminal activity, official misconduct, and residency violations by city employees.

The position requires extensive investigative experience, the ability to coordinate across departments, and the capacity to train staff and testify in court. Starting salary is $85,548 with standard city employment benefits.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of investigations of criminal or fraudulent activity.
• Seven (7) years of fact finding analyses and investigative reporting.
• Associate’s degree plus five years in investigations or fact finding.
• Bachelor’s degree plus three years in investigations or fact finding.
• Master’s degree plus two years in investigations or fact finding.

Responsibilities

• Reviews complaints and assigns cases to investigative staff.
• Monitors cases to ensure timeliness and compliance with procedures.
• Reviews investigative reports for completeness and findings.
• Coordinates large-scale investigations across departments and agencies.
• Trains and directs staff in investigative practices and techniques.
• Testifies in court, arbitrations, and Personnel Board hearings.

Skills

Investigations

Criminal Justice

Leadership

Staff supervision

Coordination

Education

Associate’s degree in Social Sciences / Criminal Justice / Human Resources or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences / Criminal Justice / related field

Master’s degree or higher in Social Sciences / Criminal Justice / related field

Job description

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Supervising Investigator

Chicago Fire Department

Internal Affairs Division

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $85,548

Under supervision, supervises staff engaged in the investigation of cases involving allegations of

criminal activity, official misconduct, and residency violations by City employees, including large-

scale and complex investigations, and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Reviews complaints and allegations and assigns cases to investigative staff
• Monitors cases assigned to staff, ensuring investigations are timely and in compliance with established procedures
• Reviews investigative reports prepared by staff for completeness of information and to assess findings and recommendations
• Coordinates large-scale investigations requiring coordination between departments and outside agencies
• Participates in and provides direction to staff investigating complex cases requiring specialized investigative and surveillance skills
• Assists in establishing operating procedures and work practices
• Monitors staff's use of surveillance equipment and conduct of covert investigations
• Meets with staff to review status of cases and evaluate work performance
• Trains and oversees the training of investigators on standard and specialized investigative practices and techniques
• Testifies in court, arbitrations, and Personnel Board hearings on investigations conducted and findings
• Prepares reports of completed investigations and staff performance for management review
• Confers with management and the Department of Law on legal issues relating to investigative activities
• Administers drug and alcohol tests to employees, as required

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: Chicago Fire Department – Internal Affairs Division

3510 S. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60653 /Citywide

Days: Monday – Friday

Days Off: Saturday and Sunday

Hours: Hours may vary

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview will be selected.

The Chicago Fire Department may request that successful candidates pass a drug screen and background investigation. Persons offered employment must pass all pre-employment exams prior to appointment.

APPLICATION EVALUATION:

Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

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The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Seven (7) years of work experience in the conduct of investigations of criminal or fraudulent
• activity OR seven (7) years of work experience in the performance of fact finding analyses and
• investigative research and reporting, OR
• Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree in the Social Sciences,
• Criminal Justice, Human Resources or a directly related field, plus five (5) years of work
• experience in the conduct of investigations of criminal or fraudulent activity OR five (5) years of
• work experience in the performance of fact finding analyses and investigative research and
• reporting, OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in the Social
• Sciences, Criminal Justice, Human Resources or a directly related field, plus three (3) years of
• work experience in the conduct of investigations of criminal or fraudulent activity OR three (3)
• years of work experience in the performance of fact finding analyses and investigative research
• and reporting, OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree or higher in the
• Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, Human Resources or a directly related field, plus two (2)
• years of work experience in the conduct of investigations of criminal or fraudulent activity OR
• two (2) years of work experience in the performance of fact finding analyses and investigative
• research and reporting

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

• A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required
• Availability to work and duty watch is required