Merit Board Investigator

3 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Cook County Sheriff's Office Full time
Job Summary

The Cook County Sheriff's Office is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Merit Board Investigator to join our team. As a Merit Board Investigator, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive background investigations to determine the eligibility of potential sworn employees of the Cook County Sheriff's Office.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct thorough and comprehensive background investigations for potential sworn employees of the Cook County Sheriff's Office.
  • Produce files used by the Cook County Merit Board to determine eligibility for certification as a Correctional Officer or Deputy Sheriff.
  • Ensure all required documentation is submitted by applicants.
  • Review and validate authenticity of documentation submitted by applicants.
  • Conduct criminal history checks through various law enforcement agencies.
  • Ensure applicants have passed all prescribed testing, including written examination, physical ability, drug testing, and fingerprint requirements.
  • Prepare typewritten documents and reports, including Investigative Summary Reports.
  • Provide periodic updates to supervisors to discuss progress and/or problems.
  • Participate in career fairs, job fairs, and college fairs as a representative of the Cook County Sheriff's Merit Board.
  • Monitor and proctor entry-level examinations, physical ability testing, and other examinations as needed.
Requirements
  • Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting investigative activities.
  • Knowledge of professional investigative techniques and methods.
  • Ability to quickly grasp and utilize policies, protocols, systems, and procedures of the Cook County Merit Board and the Cook County Sheriff's Office.
  • Ability to understand and interpret law enforcement agencies' criminal background reports.
  • Ability to administer and/or coordinate investigative activities.
  • Ability to use a computer with working knowledge of software programs used in background investigations.
  • Detail-oriented with legible handwriting and proficiency in spelling.
  • Ability to meet prescribed deadlines while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and professionalism.
  • Ability to travel to work assignments to conduct applicant interviews.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and handle sensitive and restricted information with discretion.
Benefits
  • Health Insurance Program - Health insurance coverage includes medical, dental, and vision care for employees and their eligible dependents.
  • Holidays - Twelve (12) holidays are granted in each fiscal year.
  • Sick Leave - Earned and accrued at the rate of one (1) day for each month of service, up to 175 working days.
  • Vacation Leave - Earned and accrued, with opportunities to accrue up to 10 days within the fiscal year.
  • Personal Days - Earned and accrued, up to a total of four (4) personal days per fiscal year.
  • Life Insurance - Basic term life insurance, equal to one (1) times the employee's annual salary, is offered at no cost.
  • Pension Plan - Employees contribute to the Cook County Pension Fund and earn a prescribed percentage for each year of service.
  • Deferred Compensation Program - Employees may elect to enroll in a deferred compensation plan, a tax-deferred plan used as a supplemental retirement option.

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