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Job Description for SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR, Office of Inspector General
Overview:
The Office of Inspector General investigates matters involving fraud, waste, and abuse, as well as issues involving ethical and financial misconduct. Under the direction of the Inspector General, the Special Investigator conducts and/or participates in investigations involving allegations of criminal and administrative matters utilizing both traditional and sophisticated investigative techniques.
Required Competencies include:
- Effective interpersonal verbal and written communication skills; including report writing
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to perform related job responsibilities with minimal supervision
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products
- Knowledge of governmental regulations and procedures related to fraud investigative issues; and ability to evaluate District internal controls and make recommendations
Performance Responsibilities:
- Examines allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, corruption, conflicts of interest, ethical misconduct, irregularities, and improprieties on the part of District employees, contractor personnel and vendors doing business with the District;
- Proactively apply knowledge of current fraud schemes to develop an investigative plan as well as demonstrated knowledge of investigative techniques to identify areas of risk for fraud, waste, and abuse.
- Investigates whistleblower reports and violations of noncompliance with District policies and procedures, as well as legislation rules and regulations pertaining to District programs.
- Examines a wide variety of records, procedures and systems of internal controls to detect fraudulent activities or improprieties; secure evidence and prepare statements of fact for possible referral for internal disciplinary action, and/or referral to law enforcement for criminal prosecution.
- Ensures investigations are handled with tact, discretion and professionalism; to maintain confidentiality of evidence gathered.
- Develops and prioritizes a heavy case load; ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
- Prepares clear, concise and conclusive investigative reports; setting forth the allegation(s), findings, evidence and recommendations, for review and approval by the Inspector General.
- Maintains effective liaison with all components of the District, as well as with the Detroit Police department, FBI, the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, the United States Attorney’s Office and other entities as necessary and required.
- Coordinates development of confidential sources, cooperating witnesses and other assets who assist in initiating cases and providing information identifying instances of fraud, waste and abuse.
Entrance Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree; preferably with a major in criminal justice, law, business administration, public administration or other relevant field.
- Master’s degree preferred. At least 10-15 years of professional-level fraud investigation and/or law enforcement experience is required. Successful completion of the Michigan Commission on Law.
- Enforcement Standards (MCOLES)’s Police Certification program is preferred.
