Internal Investigator 1 OPWDD

Under the direction of a lead investigator, the Internal Investigator 1 OPWDD duties include but are not limited to:

• Formulate plan, process and timetables to conduct an accurate, complete and thorough investigation within OPWDD-specified timeframe.
• Prepare for and conduct interviews and obtain sworn statements on matters arising from investigations conducted, such as investigations of possible misconduct by agency employees.
• Gather, document and preserve information and evidence related to investigations to support the outcome of the investigations.
• Write narrative reports to effectively communicate the results of investigations to appropriate parties.
• Work collaboratively with OPWDD facilities, programs and Office of Employee relations staff to ensure that investigations are completed in a fair and timely manner.
• Conduct investigations of alleged instances of abuse and neglect and other types of employee incompetency or misconduct in a confidential manner.
• Interrogate state employees following stipulations of the collective bargaining agreements.
• Make recommendations to supervisor, Developmental Disabilities State Operations Office (DDSOO) and Office of Employee Relations staff regarding possible violations of OPWDD policy and procedure.
• Provide testimony at arbitration hearings to support the outcome of the investigation.

*Telecommuting to be discussed during interview

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Minimum Qualifications

Non-Competitive: Six years of field investigative or law enforcement investigative experience. “Investigative Experience” is defined as gathering and securing information and evidence from a variety of sources through independent, non-structured activities including but not limited to the following activities: interviewing and interrogating witnesses; collecting and analyzing data and evidence; writing and summarizing case narratives; and testifying at administrative hearings and criminal proceedings.

Substitutions Include:

An Associate’s degree for two years of field investigative or law enforcement investigative experience; or two years of OPWDD experience for two years of field investigative or law enforcement investigative experience; or a Bachelor’s degree for four years of field investigative or law enforcement investigative experience.

Regardless of any substitution, all candidates must have a least two years of field investigative experience or law enforcement investigative experience.

Types of Investigative Experience that could be considered Qualifying: Experience in such positions as: Police Detective; Insurance Investigator; Licensed and Registered Private Investigator; Federal Investigator; State Investigator; Municipal Investigator; Child Protective Services Investigator; Investigative position involving trial preparations and detailed reports; or Investigations within a branch of the Armed Services.

Types of Non-Qualifying Investigative Experience includes by may not be limited to: Experience in: Routine Police Patrol Work; Security Guard or Related Security Position; Tax Collector; Collector of Delinquent Accounts; Credit Checker; Legal Assistant/Attorney; Hotel or store detective; Loss Prevention Officer; Parole Officer; Correction Officer/Guard; Fire and Safety inspector.

Experience in credit verification; auditing; employment interviewing; building surveillance; traffic enforcement; performing routine inspections or surveys will NOT be considered investigative experience.