Investigator I

This position reports to the Director of Investigations and is an entry-level position responsible for conducting and coordinating investigations designed to detect, deter, and prevent fraud, waste, mismanagement, misconduct, and other abuses in the Consolidated Government.
Examples of Work
Conducts preliminary reviews and investigations; interviews complainants, witnesses, and subjects; prepares various reports and correspondence; analyzes data, business or other records and secures documentary evidence or other information relating to allegations of waste, fraud, mismanagement, misconduct, and contract improprieties.
Understands and applies applicable laws, rules, regulations, City ordinances and charter provisions, policies, and procedures for entities under OIG jurisdiction.
Gathers and prepares evidence, including public records.
Investigates cases with discretion.
Works closely with senior Office of Inspector General (OIG) investigators, the State Attorney's office, and members of the law enforcement community.
Interacts professionally and appropriately with Consolidated Government elected, appointed, and non-appointed employees and the public.
Conducts Whistle-blower investigations in accordance with sections 112.3187...31895, Florida Statutes, and the City of Jacksonville Ordinance Code.
Performs work as required and in support of OIG operations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and procedures of the Association of Inspectors General (Green book standards).
Knowledge of the Florida Whistle-blower Act.
Knowledge of ordinances, and charter provisions relating to the authority and functions of the Consolidated Government, under OIG jurisdiction.
Knowledge of the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc., standards for Inspectors General.
Knowledge in relevant technology needed to perform investigations (i.e. computer and other technical equipment).
Skill in researching and gathering information for investigations, to include open source and other resources.
Ability to effectively plan, organize, and coordinate investigative work assignments.
Ability to analyze financial information.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to prepare and present well organized, accurate, timely, clear, and concise written investigative reports and other correspondence.
Ability to effectively interview complainants, subjects, and other witnesses.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external entities.
Ability to work with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
Ability to adjust work hours/schedule occasionally, if necessary, to meet time critical demands of priority investigations.
Open Requirements/Supplemental Information
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminal justice, business/public/law enforcement administration or a closely related field, or accounting;
One (1) year of experience performing administrative investigations involving fraud, waste, and abuse.
Preferred experience as an investigator in a federal, state, or local Office of Inspector General.