Onsite Internal Security Investigator II – Southern Region

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About the role

  • Lead investigator for administrative and criminal cases at the Illinois Department of Corrections. Responsible for interviewing, compiling data, and reporting findings.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts investigations involving highly responsible and confidential cases regarding alleged violations of security threats, Department Rules or Administrative Directives or criminal offenses by individuals in custody, agency/staff, students, or parolees.
  • Interviews persons and compiles pertinent investigation data and information to be analyzed and forwarded for administrative action or inclusion in the Corrections Intelligence Database.
  • Writes comprehensive reports identifying the facts and findings in investigations and reviews all reports for clarity, accuracy, and completeness prior to submittal to the Internal Investigations Unit Supervisor.
  • Keeps a chronological log of cases assigned to be investigated for periodic review by Unit Supervisor.
  • Serves as liaison with other Department of Corrections Investigators, State's Attorneys, federal, in-state, out-of-state and local law enforcement agencies.

Requirements

  • Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of two years of college, with coursework in law, government, liberal arts, history or business or public administration, plus four years of professional experience in law enforcement investigatory work or a related field;
  • OR Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, with major coursework in law, government, liberal arts, history or business or public administration, plus two years professional experience in law enforcement investigatory work or a related field;
  • OR Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of a master's degree, with major course work in law, government, liberal arts, history or business or public administration plus one year professional experience in law enforcement investigatory work or a related field;
  • OR Requires completion of the F.B.I National Academy or comparable law enforcement schooling, plus two years of professional experience in law enforcement investigatory work or a related field.
  • Prefers at least three (3) years of experience conducting investigations, including interviewing persons, gathering, and compiling pertinent investigative/information data.
  • Prefers at least three (3) years of experience recognizing and gathering appropriate statements, exhibits and materials acceptable for use in prosecution of cases or disciplinary actions.
  • Prefers at least three (3) years of experience working in a correctional setting.
  • Prefers at least three (3) years of experience preparing case reports for referral (submitted to States Attorney or facility administrator).
  • Prefers at least three (3) years of experience interpreting and applying State statutes, rules and regulations concerning conflict of interest of malfeasance of office.
  • Prefers at least three (3) years of experience in the processing of crime scenes and the identification, collection, and handling of evidence.
  • Prefers at least one (1) year of experience submitting cases and testifying in court.
  • Prefers experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, or similar software.

Benefits

  • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
  • 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
  • Full 20‐year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement.
  • Deferred compensation and other pre‐tax benefits programs
  • Paid state holidays 13‐14 days annually
  • 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
  • 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
  • 10‐25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually ‐ (10 days in year one of employment)
  • Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12‐hour work schedules.
  • Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

Job title

Internal Security Investigator II – Southern Region

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$7,567 - $9,000 per month

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

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