Special Agent

About the role

The Indiana Inspector General is responsible for investigating and addressing fraud, waste, abuse, and wrongdoing in state government. The role involves conducting complex criminal and administrative investigations involving ethics violations, financial fraud, public corruption, and other forms of misconduct.

Responsibilities

• Investigates a wide range and variety of practices within the Executive Branch state agencies dictated by the parameters established in Indiana Code;
• Investigates personnel and fiscal records to ascertain misappropriation of public assets or funds;
• Investigates assigned complaints concerning violations of statutes and regulations by state employees or agencies;
• Researches files, records, statutes, and rules to ensure proper authorization and other compliances;
• Prepares and files formal complaints against offending or alleged offenders on behalf of the Inspector General;
• Presents testimony and serve as an expert witness in criminal court and State Ethics Commission hearings;
• Obtains and serves arrest warrant, search warrants, and subpoenas as directed.

Requirements

• Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) certification, or its equivalent and eligible for waiver under 250 IAC 2-2-1;
• At least 5 years of criminal investigative experience;
• Extensive knowledge of, and experience in, investigative procedures, interview techniques, criminal detection, and apprehension;
• Extensive knowledge of, and experience in, evidence collection and chain of custody procedures, criminal and civil liability, due process, and criminal justice information databases;
• Thorough knowledge of state government organization and procedures as well as state statutes, rules, and laws governing areas of responsibility;
• Working knowledge of filing and enforcement requirements of the Office of Inspector General;
• Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to analyze complex problems and make determinations and recommendations relative to the necessity of conducting investigations.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications for Special Agent: Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) certification, or its equivalent and eligible for waiver under 250 IAC 2-2-1, and at least 5 years of criminal investigative experience.
• Minimum Qualifications for Senior Special Agent: At least five (5) years of specialized experience conducting complex investigations involving financial fraud, public corruption, or white-collar crime, or at least three (3) years of specialized experience in the same areas combined with an advanced degree or professional certification in accounting, law, public administration, or fraud examination (e.g., J.D., CPA, CFE, MPA).

Skills

• Analytical rigor;
• Sound judgment;
• Effective communication with legal counsel, law enforcement, and senior government officials.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, vision, dental, wellness rewards, health savings account, deferred compensation, pension plans, leave policies, and more.

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Schedule

Not specified.

Benefits

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans;
• Wellness Rewards Program;
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution;
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match;
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options;
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs.