Criminal Investigator Iii; Inspector General); Class Code 0709

professional and advanced investigatory work planning, directing and executing citywide investigations to prevent and detect fraud, waste and abuse of governmental programs and activities involving the expenditure of city funds and to assist in improving city operations. The position serves as the technical liaison with multi-jurisdictional legal authorities for special investigations of an extremely complex and sensitive nature and that may involve executive officials of agencies or entities which receive public funds through the city.

Investigative assignments involve significant jurisdictional problems and a web of relationships that requires an extensive knowledge of laws, rules, policies and practices of each jurisdiction. Work includes interviewing subjects and witnesses of investigations, conducting field investigations and overt/covert surveillance and the reporting of investigatory findings. Work also includes composing, processing and formal presentation of related findings. Work also includes drafting subpoena and summons requests and testifying before administrative hearings and legal proceedings;

and related work as required.

candidates will be required to use their personal vehicles for work.

if appointed, employees in this classification must obtain a certificate as a certified inspector general (cigi), certified fraud examiner (cfe) or certified fraud specialist (cfs) during the probationary period. No probationary period may last longer than one year. Failure to obtain a certificate as a certified inspector general (cigi), certified fraud examiner (cfe) or certified fraud specialist (cfs) during the probationary period will result in termination.

Employees terminated under this provision must wait one year from the date of termination or obtain one of the above listed certificates to be rehired.

this position requires a one year probationary period.

* prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education and license claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.

a rating of training and experience, weighted 100%. All related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes; however, credit on the rating of training and experience will only be given for experience gained within the last ten (10) years.

this is an original entrance examination.

applicants for this position must be united states citizens.

the city of new orleans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry. Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to shana parker at  or tty/voice at  or .

domicile requirements are currently waived for the…