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SENIOR PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS INVESTIGATOR

Job Code: 5076
Pay Grade: 018

FLSA Status: Exempt 

General Functions
   Conducts confidential, administrative investigations of alleged or suspected violations of state, federal or local laws and ordinances, or misconduct of Orange County employees relative to established County and departmental policies and procedures.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Misconduct Investigation Supervisor. Work is reviewed through oral and written reports and for compliance with established rules, regulations and policies.
 
Representative Duties /Assignments
  
  • Investigative work performed both in the office and in the field to ensure the confidentiality of administrative inquiries and internal investigations.
  • Locates and interviews complainants, witnesses and employees to gather evidence and facts related to alleged violations.
  • May interact with inmates in conducting fact-finding investigations. Verifies information obtained to establish accuracy of facts and information.
  • Analyzes charges or complaints to identify issues involved.
  • Presents written findings in clear, concise and impartial reports to supervisor.
  • May testify in court or participate in administrative proceedings concerning findings of investigations.
  • In the absence of the Misconduct Investigation Supervisor will assign cases, evaluate complaints, and provide direction to other Misconduct Section staff.
  • Provides training to new Misconduct Section staff.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
 
Minimum Qualifications
   Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Criminal Justice, Risk Management, Social Science or a closely related field and four years of responsible investigative experience.

Must not have been convicted of or plead no contest to a felony. An extensive background investigation will be conducted.

Able to be on-call during all shifts, weekends and holidays, as needed.

Must provide own transportation to be utilized daily in the performance of duties.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Excellent report writing, editing, and computer skills are required.
 
Preferences
   Experience in internal affairs, EEO, sexual harassment, fraud, or Title VII investigations.


1/22/2015