JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Director of Investigations-Special Victims
Civilian Office of Police Accountability
Number of Positions: 1 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Salary: $112,608/YR
Under general direction, directs an assigned investigative unit and/or investigative function of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA), and performs related duties as required
Essential Duties
- Directs investigations of complaints involving Chicago Police Department Police Officers
- Manages the activities of intake investigative teams, investigative process, and office personnel by communicating instructions to unit supervisors
- Assigns complaints to investigative staff; monitors the activity and review of selective case files and investigative reports to ensure objectivity and thoroughness
- Ensures that COPA investigators respond immediately on a 24-hour basis to conduct preliminary investigations in cases of shootings, domestic violence, and excessive force complaints
- Meets with supervisory staff and investigators to monitor the progress of investigations and ensure their timely completion
- Reviews case files upon completion of preliminary investigation and/or prior to the closing of cases to ensure that all appropriate investigatory steps have been taken and that the investigatory findings are consistent with the evidence gathered
- Reviews Chain of Command non-occurrence reports and makes recommendations regarding the appropriate course(s) of action
- Recommends appropriate disciplinary action against violators of Chicago Police Department rules and regulations
- Prepares management reports on the unit activities
- Maintains open and effective communication with Police units, outside law enforcement agencies, Illinois State Police, and Corporation Counsel to facilitate COPA investigations and remain abreast of current investigative practices and appropriate disciplinary actions
- Meets with Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, FBI , U.S. Attorney, and other prosecutorial agencies, as appropriate, for purposes of referring matters for criminal prosecution
- Evaluates investigative team members pursuant to COPA’s performance evaluation system
- Performs special research or specialized activities at the request of the Chief Administrator, as required
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: 1615 W. Chicago Ave
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm
THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM CAREER SERVICE
Job Posting
Dec 20, 2024, 1:01:00 AM
BU
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Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree, plus seven (7) years of experience conducting civil, criminal, or factual investigations that involve gathering, analyzing, and evaluating evidence; conducting in-depth research, analysis and report writing; and conducting interviews with witnesses, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position,
OR Graduation from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school, plus four (4) years of experience conducting civil, criminal, or factual investigations that involve gathering, analyzing, and evaluating evidence; conducting in-depth research, analysis and report writing; and conducting interviews with witnesses, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position; or an equivalent combination of training and experience provided the minimum degree requirement is met.
Licensure, Certification, Or Other Qualifications
- A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required
- Availability to work any duty watch is required
Selection Criteria
This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.
Note: Per City of Chicago Municipal Ordinance #2-78-120, no investigator employed by the COPA Office shall be a current or former sworn member of the Chicago Police Department within the last five years.
Preference Will Be Given To Candidates Possessing The Following
- Previous experience in the investigation, prosecution, or analysis of death investigations
- Previous experience in and knowledge of the tenants of the 4 th amendment
- Direct experience investigating police misconduct, analyzing probable cause & drafting and/or reviewing investigative reports of findings
- Previous experience managing and triaging voluminous case load and personnel
- Previous experience in providing advocacy to victims of domestic violence or prosecuting or investigating allegations of domestic violence and/or sexual misconduct
APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date.Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075.The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration.
These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders.For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.
Residency Requirement
All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59 pm C.S.T. Applications for this position will be accepted from December 20, 2024, until 11:59 pm CST on January 10, 2025. No exceptions will be made.
The City of Chicago is committed to providing fair chance hiring and welcomes applicants with past convictions, recognizing the value of a diverse workforce and the potential for growth and positive change.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
