BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

SPECIAL VICTIMS INVESTIGATOR

Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA)

Number of Positions: 2 (Additional vacancies pending budget approval)

This position is open 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

Under general supervision, conducts investigations of a complex and sensitive nature involving allegations of misconduct involving vulnerable populations by members of the Chicago Police Department (CPD); and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Responds to notifications and conducts investigations of incidents involving allegations, often multi-layered, of sexual misconduct, domestic violence, and other incidents of abuse involving vulnerable individuals.Collects evidence (e.g., reports, medical records, videos, photographs) and identifies potential witnesses with information pertinent to allegations of misconduct.Interviews complainants, witnesses, and CPD members to gather facts to investigate incidents involving possible misconduct by department members.Conducts canvasses to locate witnesses and obtain relevant information and evidence.Maintains a working knowledge of CPD rules, policies, and directives.Drafts allegations of misconduct for supervisor review to ensure accuracy and consistency with agency standards.Prepares reports of investigation based on analysis of the evidence and makes preliminary recommendations regarding appropriate disciplinary action or other intervention that is appropriate based on the investigatory findings. Liaises and collaborates with other governmental agencies (i.e., law enforcement, prosecutorial, or social service agencies) conducting parallel investigations.Maintains documentation and information in agency databases to accurately document all investigative steps and report on investigative status.Obtains and reviews court documents in related civil and criminal matters to identify relevant information and statements made by CPD members and witnesses, as well as monitors progress of court proceedings.Consults and collaborates with attorneys to identify, assess, and address legal issues and develop investigative strategy.Collaborates with attorneys to prepare and present at police disciplinary arbitrations and Police Board hearings, including the assessment and development of litigation strategy, as well as testify in court, arbitration hearings and before the Police Board, as needed.Consults with attorneys, as needed, to review disciplinary charges prior to being presented to CPD members to ensure accuracy and consistency with investigatory findings.Collaborates with law enforcement agencies, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Attorney’s Office to prepare cases for criminal proceedings, as needed.

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be exhaustive; 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 to 5:00pm

Salary: $84,972/yr. (non-negotiable)

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE