Investigator II

Since 1911, City Colleges of Chicago has been connecting students from across Chicago’s neighborhoods to economic opportunity. By offering a quality education at an unprecedented value, City Colleges provides our students and alumni with a pathway to upward mobility. City Colleges of Chicago is the city’s most accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobility and racial equity—empowering its students to take part in building a stronger and more just city. As Illinois’ largest community college system, City Colleges is comprised of seven colleges and five satellite sites across Chicago.

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is an independent office within CCC with the authority to conduct investigations regarding waste, fraud and misconduct by any officer, employee, member of the Board; any contractor, subcontractor, consultant or agent providing or seeking to provide goods or services to CCC; and any program administered or funded by the District or colleges.

Recommendations made by the OIG as a result of its independent investigations and audits serve to promote economy, efficiency, effectiveness, and integrity in the administration of the District’s programs and operations.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Reporting to the Supervising Investigator and/or Deputy Inspector General, the Investigator II conducts investigations of varying complexity involving allegations of waste, fraud and misconduct by the District’s officers, employees, members of the Board, agents, and contractors, and assists, as necessary, in conducting audits/reviews of CCC programs and operations.

At the II level, Investigators are expected to be experienced professionals who can complete assigned investigative tasks with minimal assistance. The Investigator II also performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

· Conducts investigations varying in level of complexity and difficulty. Performs various investigative activities, which may include reviewing and analyzing data, conducting surveillance, collecting evidence, and preparing reports to determine whether there is evidence of waste, fraud, misconduct, or mismanagement.

· Interviews complainants, witnesses, and subjects to gather and verify facts, or to corroborate evidence as part of investigations.

· Conducts site visits to gather physical evidence and examines work records and related documents.

· Conducts surveillance to observe acts of misconduct (e.g., fraud, residency violations, etc.) and gathers evidence with surveillance techniques and/or equipment, e.g., witness, photographic, video evidence.

· Reviews and analyzes extensive data and records to determine whether evidence of waste, fraud, misconduct, or mismanagement exists.

· Assists in the conduct of audits/reviews, as necessary, to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls in protecting CCC’s resources and assists in assessing the compliance and performance of programs, operations, and processes.

· Prepares detailed reports on actions taken during all phases of an investigation or audit/review (i.e. document review, fact finding analysis, interviews).

· Maintains case records and reports on the status of assigned cases.

· May provide guidance to less experienced Investigators in the conduct of investigations, audits/reviews, and surveillance activities.

· Testifies in criminal and civil court and at administrative hearings regarding investigative findings.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To Supervising Investigator and/or Deputy Inspector General

Direct Supervision None

QUALIFICATIONS

· A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Accounting, Finance, or another field related to the essential duties of this position

· Two years of work experience in conducting investigations and/or audits, which may include gathering and analyzing documents, interviewing witnesses, drafting investigative reports, and conducting surveillance

· A graduate degree in a field related to the essential duties of this position may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience

· A valid State of Illinois driver’s license required

· Investigative work experience in an Inspector General’s Office, law enforcement agency, and/or government or investigative agency preferred

· Designation as a Certified Inspector General (CIG), Certified Inspector General Investigator (CIGI), a Certified Inspector General Auditor (CIGA), Certified Fraud Specialist (CFS), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or comparable certification is highly desirable

· Demonstrated integrity and commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards in the conduct of investigations

The following outlines the knowledge, skills, and abilities typically required upon entry into the position, or expected to be acquired shortly thereafter, to perform the duties successfully.

· Knowledge of applicable federal, state and municipal laws and regulations regarding fraud, civil and criminal violations

· Knowledge of investigative practices, procedures, and reporting standards

· Knowledge of investigative research and interviewing techniques

· Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

· Familiarity with surveillance or related investigative equipment

· Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills

· Excellent writing, research and presentation skills

· Excellent organizational skills

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Demonstrated interest and willingness to engage in surveillance activities

· Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment

· Ability to work with a high degree of professionalism

· Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in handling sensitive situations

· Ability to work independently or as part of a diverse investigative team

· Ability to travel to various colleges across the District as well as other relevant locations

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

WE OFFER: Excellent health and welfare benefit package and long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire. Thank you for your interest in CCC!

Salary starting at $70,251-$75,075

Job Family 415

Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective bargaining agreement and applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.        

Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/