Oiig Investigator - Office Independent Inspector General; Actively

Job Description - OIIG INVESTIGATOR - THE OFFICE OF THE INDEPENDENT INSPECTOR GENERAL (ACTIVELY RECRUITED) )

Job Description

Aug 21, 2026, 8:18:09 PM

Sep 5, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Full-time Shift Start Time : 8:30 A.M. Shift End Time : 4:30 P.M.

Offices Under the President

Cook County Administration 69 W. Washington

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The Office of the Independent Inspector General (OIIG) was created to detect, deter and prevent corruption fraud, waste, mismanagement, unlawful political discrimination and misconduct in the operation of Cook County Government. Cook County, Ill., Ordinances 07-0-52 (2007). Under the direction of office management and other senior level staff, conducts investigations primarily in connection with reported incidents of misconduct and/or operational deficiencies involving Cook County employees, officers, officials, agents and contractors and other governmental agencies and employees.

Interviews and prepares comprehensive confidential reports detailing investigation findings. May be required to provide testimony in court or before administrative tribunals. Performs other duties as assigned. This position may also involve a concentration focusing on investigation, oversight, auditing and monitoring of government compliance with the laws and policies prohibiting unlawful political discrimination.

This position is Actively Recruited and at will.

• 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.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Voluntary Benefits
• You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• 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…