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Philadelphia Housing Authority · 5 days ago

Senior Investigator

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

The Philadelphia Housing Authority is a municipal agency providing public housing services to over 84,000 residents in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are seeking a Senior Investigator to manage the Investigations unit within the Office of Audit & Compliance, conducting comprehensive investigations and supervising staff.

GovernmentProperty DevelopmentProperty ManagementReal EstateRental Property

Hiring Manager

Linda Hunter

Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive investigations, including witness and subject interviews and surveillance

Supervises the work of Confidential Investigators I, II, and III

Reviews and approves investigative reports ensuring evidence is sufficient for findings and conforms to recommendations

Develops and implements investigative strategies

Develops and evaluates annual performance of staff members

Receives, reviews, and logs incoming reports of investigations, correspondence, and other documentation

Reviews incoming complaints to determine sufficiency of allegations warranting investigation

Compiles data and research files; maintains subject matter files; conducts background checks and reviews documents

Assembles indices of records and files case materials

Maintains case history logs for the preparation of special reports

Reviews case entry reports and maintains department database; develops case review plans

Interviews witnesses and conducts surveillance in the field in routine, significant, and major investigation matters

Prepares memoranda and reports of action taken, investigative findings, and referrals to appropriate internal departments and/or external agencies in routine, significant, and major investigation matters

Determines and reports on discrepancies in case files

Preparation of affidavits of probable cause, submission of affidavits to District Attorney’s office for approval, and timely service of associated warrants

Assists other staff in the coordination of significant or major investigations

May coordinate investigations with internal departments and/or external agencies or law enforcement entities and serve as a lead investigator on proactive investigations

Prioritizes workflow of individual investigations to ensure that cases are thoroughly completed within established time frames

Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of investigations

Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and PHA information

AND Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Civil investigationsCriminal investigationsProfessional Certified InvestigatorInterviewing techniquesRegulatory complianceMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical skillsLeadershipEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social science, or other related field AND eight (8) or more years of civil or criminal investigations, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

8-10 years of related experience

Certification as a Professional Certified Investigator or similar experience

May require possession of a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania driver's license

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act 120 certification or Pennsylvania Act 235 certification to carry a lethal weapon during employment is preferred

Ability to interpret Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) organization, operations, policies and procedures; human resources manual, employee handbook, union contracts, and Office of Audit and Compliance (OAC) operating procedures

Ability to interpret U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations; standard operating procedures, including public safety

Principles and practices of civil and criminal investigations

Ability to interpret State and federal regulations governing civil and criminal investigations and evidence

Methods, procedures, and standards for maintaining civil and criminal investigation records

Principles and practices of management, organization, and administration

General office practices and equipment

Standard computer software applications, including Microsoft Office suite

Overseeing and coordinating special investigations and OAC operations

Utilizing investigative techniques and equipment

Interviewing and eliciting information

Analyzing and interpreting a variety of facts and findings

Ensuring compliance with regulations governing PHA, HUD and OAC operations