Oiig Investigator - The Office Of The Independent Inspector General (Actively Recruited)

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Four (4) years of full-time work experience in the conduct of investigations involving criminal or fraudulent activity, audits, administrative violations or other matters of potential civil liability.

       -OR-

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an advanced degree in Law.

• Four (4) years of full-time work experience practicing law in the fields of civil or criminal litigation.

   

• Knowledge/familiarity with applicable laws and regulations of state, local, and other authorities relative to cases of abuse, fraud, waste, and mismanagement; as well as criminal and civil misconduct.
• Ability to perform duties in a discreet, confidential, thorough, objective, and judicious manner.
• Ability to conduct interviews and interact effectively with complainants, witnesses, victims and other agency representatives in the conduct of investigations.
•  Ability to prepare written reports and other documentation in a clear, concise, and accurate manner coupled with skill in developing facts and information.
•  Aptitude for organizing facts, information, and analyzing evidence.
•  Ability to work effectively with other investigators and/or staff on investigations.

Group and Voluntary Benefits Offered:

·       Medical, Dental, and Vision

·       Basic Term Life Insurance

·       Pension Plan

·       Deferred Compensation Program

·       Employee Assistance Program

·       Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

·       Voluntary Benefits

·       You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

·       For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link\: http\://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

·      For eligible employees the County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

Salary Range\: $94,997/ Yearly

*This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination.

Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current County employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. See Cook County Code of Ordinances, Article II, Sections 44-54 Unlawful Practices Relating to Employees and Employment - Penalty, 44-56 Political Discrimination; OIIG  Employment Plan, Section V.N. Pre-Interview License and Certification Verification; Supplemental Policy No. 2014-2.13 Ineligible for Rehire List; and Cook County Personnel Rules 3.3(b) (7) (d).

EEO Statement

Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44. Human Resources, Article II. Personnel Polices, Section 44-53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations, Article II. Human Rights, Section 42-35 of the Cook 

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