Internal Security Investigator I

Location:  Waukegan, IL, US, 60085

Job Requisition ID:  43811

​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: INTERNAL SECURITY INV I - 21731 
Skill Option: Investigations 
Closing Date/Time: 01/21/2025
Anticipated Salary: $5,703 - $8,170 per month ($68,436 - $98,040 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Lake
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

Posting Identification Number 43811

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re a part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build are rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire an Internal Security Investigator I for the Kiley Developmental Center located in Waukegan, Illinois to conduct responsible and confidential inspections and investigations of violations into health care statutes on a center-wide basis. Compiles and analyzes facts pertaining to cases under investigation. Completes investigations and prepares reports summarizing such activities. Drafts recommendations for corrective measures resulting from investigations which have a center-wide impact.  Serves on an on-call basis. Travels in the performance of duties.

Essential Functions

• Conducts responsible and confidential investigative work into violations of health care status on a center-wide basis.
• Prepares keyboarded investigatory packages upon the completion of such investigations.
• Travels to investigation site.
• Maintains confidential files pertaining to completed or cases under investigation and ensures the security of pertinent information gathered in the investigatory process.
• Travels to provide oral testimony in criminal or administrative hearings related to the results of investigations.
• Serves on an on-call basis, providing investigative services at the Center on a rotation basis determined by the Center Director.
• Performs other related duties which are required or assigned which are within the scope of the duties listed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college, with coursework in law, government, liberal arts, history or business or public administration, plus three (3) years’ experience in law enforcement investigatory work or a related field or requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, with major coursework in law, government, liberal arts, history or business or public administration, plus one (1) year professional experience in law enforcement investigatory work or a related field or requires completion of the F.B.I. National Academy or comparable law enforcement schooling

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years of professional experience conducting responsible and confidential investigative work for a public or private organization. 
• Five (5) years of professional experience obtaining oral and written statements for a public or private organization. 
• Five (5) years of professional experience gathering and preparing investigative reports.
• Five (5) years of professional experience maintaining confidential files pertaining to completed or cases under investigation.
• Three (3) years of professional experience meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail and the ability to use critical thinking skills while multi-tasking multiple projects.
• Three (3) years of experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing. 

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to serve on an on-call basis on a rotation basis.  
• Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires a current valid driver’s license.
• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm, 30 minute unpaid lunch
Work Location: 1401 W Dugdale Rd, Waukegan, Illinois, 60085

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Ann Kiley Development Center
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Public Safety; Social Services

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
∗ Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

INTERNAL SECURITY INVESTIGATOR I Job Details | State of Illinois