Investigator, Law​/Legal, Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Description

The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas is the Catholic Church in Northeast Kansas:
Growing as Disciples of Jesus;
Making Disciples for Jesus. The Office of Ministerial Standards is seeking to hire an Investigator. This position will utilize pertinent interviewing, surveillance, and desktop research abilities to fully investigate reported events in areas such as sexual abuse, financial impropriety, serious workplace misconduct, and canonical concerns.

• Conduct investigations of alleged misconduct.
• Interview witnesses.
• Collect evidence.
• Objectively analyze collected data or evidence and prepare documentation for appropriate action.
• Work closely with legal counsel, human resources, promoter of justice, the Office for Prevention and Care, and the Archdiocesan Independent Review Board as needed.

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Roman Catholic Church, its structure and the ministries within the Archdiocese.
• Ability to exercise discretion, good judgment and initiative.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Diplomatic, tactful and discreet especially when dealing with confidential matters.
• Knowledge of Kansas statutes, including those related to sexual abuse and exploitation.
• Ability to work in collaboration with others.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively.

• Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent of police, military or security investigative experience.
• Extensive experience with conducting complex investigations and interviewing witnesses, ideally related to abuse/neglect, human services, law enforcement, or compliance required.
• Certification or licensing is preferred.
• Training in trauma-informed interviewing is preferred.