Padmore Global Connections ยท 5 months ago
Investigative Research Specialist
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$34.86/hr - $34.86/hr
3+ years expPadmore Global Connections is seeking an Investigative Research Specialist to support the Office of Inspector General (OIG) in conducting complex investigations. The role involves reviewing complaints, collecting and analyzing investigative information, and disseminating findings to assist in criminal and ethics investigations.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Receives complaints and assesses for initial documentation to be requested from other agencies, reviewing with the Director of Investigations and assigned Special Agent and Attorney
Receives inquiries, requests for information, and requests for assistance from OIG personnel; reviews, enters and updates submissions; researches the data systems and disseminates requests for information in accordance with established policies and procedures. Queries databases for information parameters, retrieves pertinent data in appropriate output format and disseminates for use in OIG criminal and ethics investigative activities
Conducts a wide range of analysis in database information and produces analytical products that assist in detecting and identifying suspects modus operandi, potential criminal or ethics violations; and provides statistical data for use in planning the most effective use of investigative resources
Prepares written and oral reports from information received from various investigative agencies or outside sources for distribution to OIG investigators and other personnel. Combines all related information that has a bearing on a particular criminal or ethical violation or suspect. Analyzes data extracted from these sources in detail to further the goals of the OIG
Ensures that necessary corrections and/or additions are provided if content or substance is deemed deficient. Monitors the acquisition, maintenance, and release of criminal intelligence information, also responsible for periodic training sessions on the criminal intelligence program and related topics. Reads local, technical, and other publications, and identifies and disseminates information of interest to OIG personnel
Maintains liaison with other law enforcement, state, and federal agencies to assist and exchange information of mutual interest within confines of policy to ensure rapport in areas of criminal investigation, crime prevention, and criminal intelligence efforts
Serves as the statistical data and validation technician for Investigations. Maintains and updates all data required for statistical analysis of crime and ethics investigative case activity
Ensures the source of documents and case files are established and maintained on each applicable database. The information in the files updates and purges information periodically to ensure all OIG information is current and useful for law enforcement purposes. Advises the Director of Investigations on all issues relating to these matters
Adheres to and complies with the OIG and SPD Policy and Procedure Manuals
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including other Federal, State and Local investigative agencies
Anticipate need for information on related job functions and provide it in a timely manner
Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations related to the collection, distribution, maintaining/protection of confidential information
Work independently on assigned duties and projects as needed, or under the direction of the OIG Director of Investigations
Maintain up-to-date OIG databases and statistical data for inclusion into needed reports
Company
Padmore Global Connections
Padmore Global Connections LLC (PGC) is a premier provider of cutting-edge technology and project management solutions with locations in North Brunswick NJ, Medford MA, Herndon VA and Monroe NC.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Eric Ayim, B. Acc., PMP
CFO & Co-Founder
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