Investigator-Internal Affairs (CPD)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Investigator – Internal Affairs Chicago Police Department (CPD) Bureau of Internal Affairs Number of Positions: 22 (Additional Vacancies Possible Pending Budget Approval) Starting Salary: $65,412 Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CST on 11/05/2026 Under supervision, investigates complaints relating to City of Chicago Public Safety Department personnel involving allegations of official misconduct or violations of City of Chicago Personnel Rules and/or departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, and performs related duties as required. Essential Duties Investigates internal allegations of violations of administrative and personnel rules, and other matters as assignedHandles members of the public as complainants and witnessesConducts audio recorded interviews of complainants, witnesses, and employees to gather facts and investigate alleged, misconduct, and violations of personnel and administrative rulesPrepares detailed investigation reports using case management systems, documenting findings clearly and accurately and confers with a supervisor to make disciplinary recommendations as required Maintains records of investigations, correspondence, and related case documentationAssists Investigators in the conduct of large-scale and complex investigationsObtains and reviews reports, physical evidence, and electronic records maintained by other agencies related to investigationsUnderstands and applies Rules and Regulations as well as DHR personnel rules in administrative investigationsMonitors investigations from inception to closure to ensure timely completion Additional Duties May Be Required For This Position Location: 3510 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60653 Days: Monday-Friday Hours: 7:00am – 3:00pm THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM CAREER SERVICE Minimum Qualifications Five (5) years of work experience in the conduct of investigations of criminal or fraudulent activity OR five (5) years of work experience in the performance of fact finding analyses and investigative research and reporting, OR Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree in the Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, Human Resources, or a directly related field, PLUS three (3) years of work experience in the conduct of investigations of criminal or fraudulent activity OR three (3) years of work experience in the performance of fact finding analyses and investigative research and reporting, OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree or higher in the Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, Human Resources or a directly related field, PLUS one (1) year of work experience in the conduct of investigations of criminal or fraudulent activity OR one (1) year of work experience in the performance of fact finding analyses and investigative research and reporting Licensure, Certification, Or Other Qualifications A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required. Availability to work any duty watch is required The Chicago Police Department may request that successful candidates pass a drug screen and background investigation. Persons offered employment must pass all pre-employment exams prior to appointment. Selection Requirements This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected. For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/Classification_and_Pay_Plan_2026.pdf APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here. ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT. The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer. City of Chicago Brandon Johnson, Mayor Job Posting Oct 22, 2026, 10:18:54 AM