Investigation specialist Jobs in Chicago, IL

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. Aligned with our transformed philosophy, we are steadfastly focused on ensuring that the District provides resources equitably to support every student, every school, and every community. Six core values guide the work we do every day for our students - student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. Each role in the district supports our vision that every student deserves a rigorous, joyful, and equitable learning experience.

The Office of Inspector General is the independent oversight body for Chicago's approximately 650 public, contract and charter schools. The Office of Inspector General is charged with the responsibility of investigating allegations of waste, fraud and financial mismanagement in public education within the jurisdiction of the Chicago Board of Education. The Office's Sexual Allegations Unit investigates allegations of sexual misconduct by a CPS-affiliated adult, including employees, contractors, vendors and charter schools, where the victim is a CPS student and / or a minor.

Job Summary :

Reporting to the Investigation Support Team Lead in the Sexual Allegation Unit, the Investigation Specialist will take complaints regarding allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment of CPS students. This is a full-time, exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis.

The Investigation Specialist will be held accountable for the following responsibilities :

• Review materials provided by the SAU's Intake Team for cases fitting the triage criteria and identify the next investigative steps needed to obtain material information on the complaint
• Acting with minimal supervision and exercising discretion and judgment, carry out identified investigative steps to help determine if the complaint involves possible sexual misconduct allegations needing further investigation by SAU investigators
• Interview complainants, witnesses, and employees. Collect and review documents, video, phone records, and other evidence and conduct research as appropriate
• Prepare detailed and accurate reports of activities conducted in each investigation
• Update and maintain case files and case management records in order to report on the status of assigned investigations
• Assist investigative staff in the conduct of criminal, large-scale and complex Investigations
• Closely coordinate with CPS' Law, Safety and Security, and Title IX Offices, other departments and external agencies to ensure student safety and facilitate the delivery of trauma and / or social-emotional services to students, families and staff
• Occasional need to visit off-site CPS location to pick up evidence or other materials
• Perform additional duties as assigned