Investigative Research Specialist :: IN

STI; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

STI is seeking an Investigator to establish and maintain relationships with federal, state, and local agencies while conducting investigative research and preparing reports. You will interpret policies, analyze data, and maintain databases under the OIG Director of Investigations.

The role requires independent work, strong analytical skills, and experience with statistical reporting and diagramming for presentations and legal proceedings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, law, or law enforcement.
• Prior experience with investigative research and report writing in a complex role.
• Prior exp. interpreting and applying policies, procedures, laws, and regulations related to the collection and protection of confidential information
• Proven experience performing statistical analysis and generating reports.
• Proven experience preparing and presenting written reports.
• Proven experience creating link diagrams, flow charts, map diagrams, and overlays for presentations/legal proceedings.
• Prior exp developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with various government and law enforcement agencies.
• Proficiency in software applications including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and the ability to learn new software quickly.
• Social Media Platforms: Knowledge and use of different platforms.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including other Federal, State and Local investigative agencies.
• Anticipate need for information on related job functions and provide it in a timely manner.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations related to the collection, distribution, maintaining/protection of confidential information.
• Work independently on assigned duties and projects as needed, or under the direction of the OIG Director of Investigations.
• Maintain up-to-date OIG databases and statistical data for inclusion into needed reports.

Skills

Investigative research

Report writing

Policy interpretation

Statistical analysis

Written reports

Diagrams and maps

Interagency collaboration

Software proficiency

Social media knowledge

Analytical skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, law, or law enforcement

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe

Job description

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including other Federal, State and Local investigative agencies.
• Anticipate need for information on related job functions and provide it in a timely manner.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations related to the collection, distribution, maintaining/protection of confidential information.
• Work independently on assigned duties and projects as needed, or under the direction of the OIG Director of Investigations.
• Maintain up-to-date OIG databases and statistical data for inclusion into needed reports.

ABILITY TO:

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including other Federal, State and Local investigative agencies.
• Anticipate need for information on related job functions and provide it in a timely manner.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations related to the collection, distribution, maintaining/protection of confidential information.
• Work independently on assigned duties and projects as needed, or under the direction of the OIG Director of Investigations.
• Maintain up-to-date OIG databases and statistical data for inclusion into needed reports.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Performance of the essential duties of this job requires the incumbent to:

• Work is performed in an open office setting.
• Walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time.
• Climb a short flight of stairs.
• Operate assigned equipment.
• Bend, twist, squat, kneel or stoop to perform some duties.
• Be able to lift 30lbs. from a kneeling position.
• Maybe exposed to law enforcement sensitive evidence and on rare occasions be exposed to evidence of potentially graphic or offensive material.
• May have to travel short distances for OIG job related functions, but no overnight requirements.

Required/Desired Skills

Skill

Required /Desired

Amount

of Experience

Years

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, law, or law enforcement.
• 0
• Prior experience with investigative research and report writing in a complex role.
• 5
• Years
• Prior exp. interpreting and applying policies, procedures, laws, and regulations related to the collection and protection of confidential information
• 5
• Years
• Proven experience performing statistical analysis and generating reports.
• 5
• Years
• Proven experience preparing and presenting written reports.
• 5
• Years
• Proven experience creating link diagrams, flow charts, map diagrams, and overlays for presentations/legal proceedings.
• 5
• Years
• Prior exp. developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with various government and law enforcement agencies.
• 5
• Years
• Proficiency in software applications including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and the ability to learn new software quickly.
• 5
• Years
• Social Media Platforms: Knowledge and use of different platforms.
• 5
• Years
• Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• 0
• Independence: Ability to work independently on assigned duties and projects.
• 0
• Problem-Solving: Providing input into identifying and solving problems.
• 0