NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Special Investigator 24-38
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$74K/yr - $93K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Special Investigator to join the Illinois Attorney General's Office, specifically within the Conviction Integrity Unit. The role involves conducting investigations, including undercover operations and surveillance, interviewing witnesses, and preparing reports, as well as testifying in court when necessary.
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Responsibilities
Conducting investigations, including undercover operations and surveillance
Interviewing witnesses, victims and suspects
Preparing concise and accurate reports regarding investigations
Testifying in court as required
Service of process pertaining to investigative assignments
Communicating frequently with attorneys and local, state and federal law enforcement agencies
Attending investigative training classes as required
Performing other investigative duties as required and directed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in law enforcement or a related field or five (5) years of experience as a sworn officer of a local, state or federal law enforcement agency, of which two (2) of these years shall have been in an investigatory capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Completion of the basic police training course mandated and approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
Attendance and the ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees, the law enforcement community and the general public
Preferred
Prior experience in conducting criminal defense investigations (e.g. verifying alibis and defenses, interviewing alibi or recanting witnesses, examining forensics evidence, etc.)
Solid understanding of criminal laws, crime lab reports and law enforcement reports
Strong ability to interview a wide range of witnesses
Comfortable working in the field with attorneys
Comfortable working in a database
Benefits
Health care
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Deferred compensation plans
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Holidays
Vacation
Sick leave
Health and Dental insurance along with free Vision insurance
Pension Benefits through the State Employees'; Retirement System
Deferred Compensation: supplemental retirement savings program-457k
Commuter Savings Program: pre-tax transportation program
Flexible Spending: Medical and Dependent pre-tax savings program
Life insurance benefit: free with option to purchase additional (up to 8 x your annual salary) at low cost. Spouse and child life insurance available
Disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program through ComPsych
Holidays: 13 1/2 paid
Vacation days: minimum of 12 days, maximum of 27 days, prorated
Personal days: 4 annually
Floating Holiday: 1 annually
Sick days: 1 per month
For attorneys, office provided Continuing Legal Education
Semi-monthly payroll
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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