Special Agent II

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State

Alexi Giannoulias

Job Title:    Special Agent II
Division: N/A
Union:          N/A
Location:    2001 Midwest Rd,   Chicago, IL - Cook County Salary:        $4,787.00 to $10,774.00 monthly Overview: 
Under general direction, 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 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 related duties as required or assigned.

Specific Skills:

• Requires working knowledge of office methods and procedures.
• Requires working knowledge of current investigatory techniques and concepts.
• Requires working knowledge of basic legal and fraud examination theory.
• Requires elementary knowledge of Illinois State statutes, rules, regulations and policies concerning conflicts of interest, fraud, corruption, mismanagement, gross or aggravated misconduct or conduct that may be criminal in nature.
• Requires elementary knowledge of the functions and interrelationships of departments of the Office of the Secretary of State and State agencies.
• 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 candidate have no criminal history.

Education and Work Experience: Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) 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) years professional experience in law, law enforcement, business administration/management, accounting, finance or economics; or other investigative or related field . Application Process: 

• Please visit to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed .
• 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 ) or Springfield ).  

 
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.