Investigations Supervisor
Listed on 2026-10-16
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Government
Police Officer -
Law/Legal
Legal Counsel, Lawyer, Police Officer
Supervising Investigator
Chicago Fire Department
Internal Affairs Division
Number of Positions: 1
(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: $85,548
Under supervision, supervises staff engaged in the investigation of cases involving allegations of
criminal activity, official misconduct, and residency violations by City employees, including large-
scale and complex investigations, and performs related duties as required
ESSENTIAL DUTIES- Reviews complaints and allegations and assigns cases to investigative staff
- Monitors cases assigned to staff, ensuring investigations are timely and in compliance with established procedures
- Reviews investigative reports prepared by staff for completeness of information and to assess findings and recommendations
- Coordinates large-scale investigations requiring coordination between departments and outside agencies
- Participates in and provides direction to staff investigating complex cases requiring specialized investigative and surveillance skills
- Assists in establishing operating procedures and work practices
- Monitors staff's use of surveillance equipment and conduct of covert investigations
- Meets with staff to review status of cases and evaluate work performance
- Trains and oversees the training of investigators on standard and specialized investigative practices and techniques
- Testifies in court, arbitrations, and Personnel Board hearings on investigations conducted and findings
- Prepares reports of completed investigations and staff performance for management review
- Confers with management and the Department of Law on legal issues relating to investigative activities
- Administers drug and alcohol tests to employees, as required
Additional duties may be required for this position
Location:
Chicago Fire Department – Internal Affairs Division
3510 S. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60653 /Citywide
Days:
Monday – Friday
Days Off:
Saturday and Sunday
Hours:
Hours may vary
This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview will be selected.
The Chicago Fire Department may request that successful candidates pass a drug screen and background investigation. Persons offered employment must pass all pre-employment exams prior to appointment.
APPLICATION EVALUATION:Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
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City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Seven (7) years of work experience in the conduct of investigations of criminal or fraudulent
- activity OR seven (7) years of work experience in the performance of fact finding analyses and
- investigative research and reporting, OR
- Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree in the Social Sciences,
- Criminal Justice, Human Resources or a directly related field, plus five (5) years of work
- experience in the conduct of investigations…
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