Investigator III

State of Delaware; Delaware; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligibility

Job summary

State of Delaware’s Office of the Inspector General is seeking a Lead Investigator III to conduct inquiries into fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, and corruption. The role collaborates with OIG staff, law enforcement, and oversight partners to ensure thorough investigative outcomes.

The incumbent will handle investigations, interviews, evidence gathering, reporting, and strategic actions, including potential enforcement steps, while maintaining high standards of integrity and public service.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing investigations.
• Two years’ experience in conducting investigations including interviews and gathering evidence.
• Two years’ experience in collecting, evaluating and analyzing information to make recommendations on violations.
• One year of experience in civil, criminal or administrative proceedings, such as testimony before boards/authorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations of alleged or probable violations or compliance issues by identifying, obtaining, verifying and analyzing relevant information.
• Collect, control and evaluate evidence such as records, documents and items.
• Formulate questions and conduct interviews to obtain information and ascertain facts.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules and procedures.
• Prepare and submit investigative reports documenting findings and actions.
• Testify and present evidence before boards, commissions or courts.
• Maintain records of communications and may respond to hotlines.
• May conduct surveillance or on-site inspections and assist with subpoenas.

Skills

Investigations

Interviews

Evidence analysis

Reporting

Job description

Introduction

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has been recently established as an independent and nonpartisan agency to detect and deter fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, and corruption in or affecting state government.

Introduction

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has been recently established as an independent and nonpartisan agency to detect and deter fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, and corruption in or affecting state government.

Summary Statement

This position serves as a lead investigator within the Office of the Inspector General, conducting inquiries into fraud, waste, abuse of resources, mismanagement, and corruption. The incumbent will collaborate closely with OIG staff, law enforcement agencies, and other oversight partners to ensure thorough and effective investigative outcomes.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, employees can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Conducts investigations of alleged or probable violations or compliance issues by identifying, obtaining, verifying, and analyzing relevant information or evidence.
• Collects, controls, and evaluates evidence such as physical, financial, background, and other records, documents and items.
• Formulates questions and conducts interviews to obtain information and ascertain facts from witnesses, complainants, victims or other parties.
• Interprets, explains and ensures compliance with applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Makes judgments after evaluating all available facts and recommends appropriate action to authorities, commissions, or technical supervisors, and may take enforcement action as necessary.
• Uses commercial and proprietary automated information systems, computer software, and the internet to research, document, verify and report on investigative/intelligence data and related information.
• Documents details of all calls, emails, inquiries, interviews, and other interactions during the investigation and may be assigned to respond to hotlines.
• Prepares and submits investigative reports that clearly and accurately document findings, supporting facts, and action taken.
• Testifies and presents evidence before boards, commissions, administrative bodies, or courts.
• Delivers excellent customer service to internal and external customers and the public in person, electronically, or by written communication.
• Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.
• May conduct surveillance, undercover investigations, and on-site inspections on assigned cases; and may make arrests or obtain search warrants pertaining to an investigation.
• May make recommendations to subpoena information.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Investigator III

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• One year of experience in planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing investigations.
• Two years’ experience in conducting investigations which may include conducting interviews to obtain confidential information, gathering evidence, and documenting findings.
• Two years’ experience in collecting, evaluating and analyzing relevant information to make recommendations on alleged or probable violations of state or federal laws, rules and regulations.
• One year of experience in civil, criminal or administrative proceedings such as providing testimony before boards/commissions/authorities, preparing evidence/sworn statements, or managing and prioritizing cases.

Additional Posting Information

The incumbent may work at the Warr Building (60 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19901) or Carvel State Office Building (820 N. French St., Wilmington, DE 19801) based on operational needs.

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy . More information will be shared at the time of interview.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com .

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail] .

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.