Investigative Research Specialist

About the job Investigative Research Specialist

Interview Type: In person only

Max Pay Rate: $34.86

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Engagement Type: Contract

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Civilian position who will review complaints, collect investigative info., eval., collate, analyze & disseminate to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) investigative section & other OIG personnel in support of investigations and other projects.

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Description:

The Investigative Research Specialist will review complaints, collect investigative information, evaluate, collate, analyze, and disseminate findings to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) investigative section and other OIG personnel in support of investigations and other approved projects. The Research Specialist will work primarily to support the OIG investigative section with highly complex investigations, assisting with the accomplishment of objectives within all phases of the investigation cycle: planning, executing, reporting and prosecution.

This initial duration for this role will be 12-months, but may be extended or converted to a permanent role if adequate funding is obtained.

The Investigative Research Specialist will be supervised by the OIG Director of Investigations.

(The Investigative Research Specialist does not have any supervisory responsibilities).

• Receives complaints and assesses for initial documentation to be requested from other agencies, reviewing with the Director of Investigations and assigned Special Agent and Attorney.
• Receives inquiries, requests for information, and requests for assistance from OIG personnel; reviews, enters and updates submissions; researches the data systems and disseminates requests for information in accordance with established policies and procedures. Queries databases for information parameters, retrieves pertinent data in appropriate output format and disseminates for use in OIG criminal and ethics investigative activities.
• Conducts a wide range of analysis in database information and produces analytical products that assist in detecting and identifying suspects modus operandi, potential criminal or ethics violations; and provides statistical data for use in planning the most effective use of investigative resources.
• Prepares written and oral reports from information received from various investigative agencies or outside sources for distribution to OIG investigators and other personnel. Combines all related information that has a bearing on a particular criminal or ethical violation or suspect. Analyzes data extracted from these sources in detail to further the goals of the OIG.
• Ensures that necessary corrections and/or additions are provided if content or substance is deemed deficient. Monitors the acquisition, maintenance, and release of criminal intelligence information, also responsible for periodic training sessions on the criminal intelligence program and related topics. Reads local, technical, and other publications, and identifies and disseminates information of interest to OIG personnel.
• Maintains liaison with other law enforcement, state, and federal agencies to assist and exchange information of mutual interest within confines of policy to ensure rapport in areas of criminal investigation, crime prevention, and criminal intelligence efforts.
• Serves as the statistical data and validation technician for Investigations. Maintains and updates all data required for statistical analysis of crime and ethics investigative case activity.
• Ensures the source of documents and case files are established and maintained on each applicable database. The information in the files updates and purges information periodically to ensure all OIG information is current and useful for law enforcement purposes. Advises the Director of Investigations on all issues relating to these matters.
• Adheres to and complies with the OIG and SPD Policy and Procedure Manuals.

• This position is considered essential to support the OIG Investigative Division to complete its priorities, projects, and missions.
• Subject to law enforcement sensitive material.
• Use skills in operating computer and related software applications with a primary focus on Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Social Media platforms, etc.
• Use technology and software to collect and preserve digital data and evidence from electronic equipment.
• Able to take large amounts of information and create visual documents for presentations or legal proceedings EX:
  Link Diagrams, Flow Charts, Map Diagrams, and overlays
• May participate in other department operations as deemed necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, law, or a related field is preferred, but extensive three plus (3+) years on-the-job experience in law…