Investigator I - Regional Transit Board Division

About the role

The Office of the Executive Inspector General (OEIG) is an independent executive branch State agency that investigates allegations of misconduct and reports its findings to affected public agencies and officials. This Investigator I position works in the Regional Transit Board Division, under the direct supervision of the Supervising Investigator, and takes primary responsibility for an assigned caseload. The work involves extremely sensitive and confidential investigations and legal proceedings.

Key responsibilities

• Develop detailed investigative plans that lead to thorough investigations addressing allegations efficiently and on time.
• Gather, preserve and analyze evidence, obtain information through interviews and other methods, and prepare investigative reports.
• Research and review agency policies, rules and statutes, as well as social media and other publicly available information, to inform investigations.
• Collect, analyze and interpret information, documentation and physical evidence to determine the direction and outcome of investigations.
• Use Excel or other tools to evaluate evidence and its significance.
• Interview subjects, witnesses and other parties, preparing fully beforehand by organizing exhibits and scheduling interviews.
• Document interview statements, observations and receipt of evidence in well-written, accurate, concise and timely reports.
• Maintain organized records of all investigation materials and identify, label and store evidence.

Required profile

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the State does not sponsor employment visas.
• Bilingual skills are welcome.
• Reasonable accommodation can be requested during the hiring process.

What we offer

• Starting salary range of $70,002-$90,000 per year, salaried full-time.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Paid time off in the form of personal days, sick time, vacation days and paid holidays.

To apply, candidates must visit the OEIG employment page and follow its instructions; online applications are not accepted.