Agency : Department of Human Services Opening Date: 09/05/2024 Closing Date/Time: 09/11/2024 Salary: Anticipated Salary $5,703-$8,170/month ($68,436-$98,040/year) Job Type: Salaried County: Union Number of Vacancies: 1 Plan/BU: RC062 This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. Posting Identification Number 39274 Position Overview The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire an Internal Security Investigator I for the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center located in Anna, Illinois to conduct responsible and confidential investigative work into violations of health care statutes on a facility-wide basis. Compiles and analyzes facts pertaining to cases under investigation. Completes investigations by preparing reports summarizing such activities. Makes recommendations for corrective measures resulting from investigations which have a facility-wide impact. Travels in the performance of duties. Job Responsibilities * Conducts responsible and confidential investigative work into violations of health care statutes on a facility-wide basis. * Prepares typed investigatory packages upon the completion of such investigations. * Compiles and analyzes facts pertaining to cases under investigation. * Maintains confidential files pertaining to completed cases or cases under investigation. * Travels to provide oral testimony in criminal or administrative hearings related to the results of investigations. * Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications * Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of two years of college, with coursework in law, government, liberal arts, history or business or public administration, plus three years experience in law enforcement investigatory work or a related field or requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, with major coursework in law, government, liberal arts, history or business or public administration, plus one year professional experience in law enforcement investigatory work or a related field or requires completion of the F.B.I. National Academy or comparable law enforcement schooling. Preferred Qualifications * Five (5) years of professional experience conducting responsible and confidential investigative work for a public or private organization. * Five (5) years of professional experience obtaining oral and written statements for a public or private organization. * Five (5) years of professional experience gathering and preparing investigative reports. * Five (5) years of professional experience maintaining confidential files pertaining to completed or cases under investigation. * Three (3) years of professional experience meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail and the ability to use critical thinking skills while multi-tasking multiple projects. * Three (3) years of experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing. Conditions of Employment * Requires ability to travel in the performance of job duties. * Requires a current valid driver's license. * Requires the ability to work on an on-call rotation basis, after hours, weekends and holidays. * Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers. * Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. * Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law. * All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. Work Hours: Tues-Sat 2:30pm-11pm Work Location: 1000 N Main St, Anna, Illinois, 62906-1652 Division of Developmental Disabilities Choate Mental Health & Developmental Center Security - Investigative & Protective Services Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov Posting Group: Public Safety; Social Services About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness. As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following: * A Pension Program * Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance * 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually * 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year) * 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment) ∗ Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable) * 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years * Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) * 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave * Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan * Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) * GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans * 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions * Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only) For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process. 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