Internal Security Investigator II

Opening Date: 07/07/2025
Closing Date: 07/18/2025
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: INTERNAL SECURITY INV II - 21732 
Skill Option: Investigations 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary $6,952 - $10,130/month ($83,424 - $121,560/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062

Work Hours: 8:30am-5pm Monday - Friday

Work Location: 1200 S 1st Ave, Hines, Illinois, 60141

Office of Inspector General

Metro

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Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Office of Inspector General is seeking to hire an Internal Security Investigator II at the Bureau of Investigations in the Chicago Metro Region unit located in Madden, Illinois. The position travels to conduct confidential, sensitive, and complex investigations concerning reports of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, deaths, or serious injuries at state operated facilities and community agencies; prepares written investigative reports upon the completion of the investigative process consisting of a summary of actions taken, findings, preservation of evidence and recommendations for corrective action and/or case closure; maintains confidential files pertaining to intakes under investigation; recommends revisions in investigatory procedures and practices; and serves as an expert witness and gives testimony in criminal and administrative hearings related to the conduct of or results of the investigation.

Essential Functions

• Travels to conduct confidential, sensitive, and complex investigations concerning reports of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, death, serious injuries at state operated facilities and community agencies.
• Prepares written investigative reports upon the completion of the investigative process consisting of a summary of actions taken, findings, preservation of evidence and recommendations for corrective action and/or case closure.
• Maintains confidential files pertaining to intakes under investigation.
• Recommends revisions in investigatory procedures and practices.
• Serves as an expert witness and gives testimony in criminal and administrative hearings related to the conduct of or results or the investigation.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college, with coursework in law, government, liberal arts, history or business or public administration, plus four (4) years professional experience in law enforcement investigatory work or a related field OR requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, with major coursework in law, government, liberal arts, history or business or public administration, plus two (2) years professional experience in law enforcement investigatory work or a related field OR requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of a master's degree, with major course work in law, government, liberal arts, history or business or public administration plus one (1) 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, plus two (2) years of professional experience in law enforcement investigatory work or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of professional experience using investigatory skills. 
• Three (3) years of professional experience gathering statements and evidence for use in investigations. 
• Two (2) years of professional experience preparing complex written case reports summarizing evidence. 
• Two (2) years of professional work experience with a strong attention to detail to gather data, conduct interviews and prepare reports for multiple assigned projects, using various technologies/tools to conduct complex investigations. 
• One (1) year of professional experience maintaining confidentiality and securing documents for investigations. 
• One (1) year of professional experience working with persons with disabilities.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.

 *All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

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)
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• 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