Investigative Research Specialist

Investigative Research Specialist The Investigative Research Specialist will be supervised by the OIG Director of Investigations. The Investigative Research Specialist does not have any supervisory responsibilities. This position is considered essential to support the OIG Investigative Division to complete its priorities, projects, and missions. Subject to law enforcement sensitive material. Use skills in operating computer and related software applications with a primary focus on Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Social Media platforms, etc. Use technology and software to collect and preserve digital data and evidence from electronic equipment. Able to take large amounts of information and create visual documents for presentations or legal proceedings EX: Link Diagrams, Flow Charts, Map Diagrams, and overlays. May participate in other department operations as deemed necessary. Perform other duties as assigned. A bachelor's degree in criminal justice, law, or a related field is preferred, but extensive three plus (3+) years on-the-job experience in law enforcement, intelligence, communication center, legal office, or investigations will be considered as a substitution for the educational requirement. If served in the military, has received an honorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the U.S. No felony or serious misdemeanor convictions. Successfully pass a new hire background investigation. Knowledge in: Analytical skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Software tools and databases and have excellent research and report writing skills. The principles, concepts, methodologies and techniques of investigative analysis and skill to apply this knowledge to a variety of difficult and complex work assignments. The methods and techniques of fact-finding, analysis and skill application to identify problems and develop a plan of action to resolve causes and deficiencies. Sources of information and the methods and techniques used to extract, analyze, and target useful investigative data. Skill in: Oral communications to establish and maintain work relationships with other law enforcement and government agencies. The use and operations of different Social Media platforms. Computers and relevant software applications to include knowledge of Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, creating organized charts or graphs, and capacity to adapt to and learn new software programs quickly. Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, while encouraging others to express their ideas and opinions. Providing input into identifying and solving problems. Performance of the essential duties of this job requires the incumbent to: Work is performed in an open office setting. Walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time. Climb a short flight of stairs. Operate assigned equipment. Bend, twist, squat, kneel or stoop to perform some duties. Be able to lift 30lbs. from a kneeling position. Maybe exposed to law enforcement sensitive evidence and on rare occasions be exposed to evidence of potentially graphic or offensive material. May have to travel short distances for OIG job related functions, but no overnight requirements.