BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Major Case Specialist

Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA)

Number of Positions: 1 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $90,984/year (non-negotiable)

This position is open to the public and all current city employees covered under the City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS:Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59 pm C.D.T.Applications for this position will be accepted from December 02, 2024, until 11:59 pm C.D.T. onDecember 16, 2024. No exceptions will be made.

Under direction, functions as lead investigator in sworn police officer-involved death investigations as defined by

the Police and Community Relations Improvement Act. Investigates allegations of excessive force or official

misconduct against members of the Chicago Police Department, including cases involving serious injury, multiple

complaints, and shooting incidents, and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Directs the work of the investigative staff on major case investigationsResponds to the scene of incidents resulting in death or serious injury to a non-department member and coordinates and conducts investigative activities related to such incidents as requiredMonitors and directs on-scene activities of department evidence technicians for officer-involved death investigations and investigations involving the discharge of a weapon by a department member, as requiredInterviews complainants, witnesses, and department members to gather facts in order to investigate incidents involving possible misconduct by department membersConducts canvasses at the location of the incident to locate witnesses, obtain relevant information and evidenceObtains and analyzes reports related to the incident, including reports related to forensic and scientific analysisMaintains working knowledge of department rules, policies, and general ordersPrepares reports of investigation activities conducted to document investigative processUpdates and maintains case management records to report on status of investigationsMaintains comprehensive, organized case files and manages documents pursuant to all legal rulesCollaborates with attorneys in drafting of disciplinary chargesObtains and reviews court documents in related civil and criminal matters to identify relevant information and statements made by department members and witnessesConsults and collaborates with Legal staff as needed to identify, assess, and address legal issuesCollaborates with attorneys to prepare and present at police disciplinary arbitrations and police board hearings, including the assessment and development of litigation strategyConsults with attorneys to review disciplinary charges prior to being presented to department members to ensure accuracy and consistency with investigatory findings Maintains contact with CPD detectives to stay apprised of investigative developments in related criminal investigationsIdentifies and reports on opportunities for pattern and practice investigations; conducts pattern and practice investigations at direction of managementTestifies in court, arbitration hearings and before the Police Board as neededCollaborates with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office and the U. S. Attorney's Office to prepare cases for criminal proceedingsIdentifies areas of improvement to police department tactics and training based on information obtained through investigationsPrepares reports of investigation based on analysis of the evidence in light of the legal framework and makes preliminary recommendations regarding appropriate disciplinary action or other intervention that is appropriate based on the investigatory findings

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

Location: COPA

1615 W. Chicago Ave, 4th floor, Chicago, IL 60622

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm (call out, as needed)

Salary: $90,984/year (non-negotiable)

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE