The Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) is seeking a Special Investigator 1 to help ensure that Commonwealth agencies operate responsibly and effectively. You will take part in investigations that address serious concerns and improve government operations. Your work will involve gathering facts, interviewing individuals, and reviewing important records. This role is a great opportunity to contribute to accountability and positive change.
This position conducts investigative work that supports the detection and resolution of fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct within Commonwealth agencies. As a Special Investigator 1, you will perform the following duties:
- Case Planning: Plan and conduct investigations within assigned time frames and in coordination with supervisors or lead investigators
- Interview Work: Interview witnesses and employees and travel to field sites when necessary
- Information Analysis: Analyze documents and case developments and report findings in writing and verbally
- Agency Coordination: Work with federal, state, and local agencies to exchange information related to investigations
- Surveillance Tasks: Perform moving and stationary surveillance using appropriate tools and equipment
- Record Review: Obtain and review financial records and personnel files relevant to investigations
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 12 days per month based on operational needs. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Four years of experience conducting criminal, civil, or administrative investigations; or
- A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.
Special Requirements:
- You must possess an active motor vehicle license.
- You must obtain CLEAN/NCIC certification within two months of employment and maintain this certification for the duration of employment in this job.
- You must attend and successfully complete the Commonwealth Investigator Training Program (CITP) within one year of employment.
Additional Requirements:
- You must have an understanding of investigative processes and principles.
- You must adhere to the values and ethics of the OSIG.
- You must demonstrate professionalism and discretion in your work.
- You must possess solid written and verbal communication skills.
- You must show initiative and possess problem-solving skills.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
- You must pass a background investigation.
- Due to Act 29, the selected candidate will have limited law enforcement powers, which require all employees with access to agency systems to undergo fingerprinting and an in-depth background check to include criminal, tax, and credit history.
- This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to: a fingerprint-based federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verification.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.