Job Requisition ID: 58708
BPIS: 12209Opening Date: 10/02/2026
Closing Date: 10/19/2026
Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Class Title: INTERNAL SECURITY INV I - 21731
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $6,135/month; Full salary range $6,135 - $8,790/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: It is required that a person reports to the headquarters on this job position as necessary (could be weekly, monthly, or other schedule) dependent on operational need
Headquarter Location: 401 S Clinton St, Chicago, Illinois, 60607
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact: HFS.DPASAppsThis position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. Position OverviewThe Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Office of Inspector General, Bureau of Investigations is seeking to hire an energetic and qualified professional to fulfill the responsibilities of an Investigator. This position will independently perform thorough field investigations of suspected fraud, waste, and abuse involving the Illinois Medicaid program, Child Care Assistance Program, and other Healthcare and Family Services employees, contractors, and programs.
The ideal candidate will have investigative experience, strong organizational and task management skills, and good judgment. This individual must work collaboratively, prioritize work appropriately, and ensure timely completion of tasks. The incumbent will demonstrate independent initiative, communicate clearly, and always conduct themselves ethically and professionally.
Essential Functions- Under general supervision, serves as Investigator for the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Bureau of Investigations (BOI)
- Gathers and performs analyses of records such as medical records, claims data, financial statements, time sheets)
- Reviews relevant laws, rules, or other policies
- Serves as a liaison and successfully engages with managed care organizations, law enforcement, federal and local government officials, and sister agencies such as the Illinois Department of Human Services and the Illinois Department on Aging
- Testifies in administrative, civil, and criminal proceedings
- Performs other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Minimum QualificationsRequires 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 professional experience in law enforcement investigatory work or a related field.
OR
Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college, with major coursework in law, government, liberal acts, 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 FBI National Academy or comparable law enforcement schooling.
Preferred Qualifications- Two (2) years of professional experience utilizing modern law enforcement investigatory techniques and concepts
- Two (2) years of professional experience conducting investigations involving healthcare, insurance, employment, or government benefit programs
- Two (2) years of professional experience in following investigative policies and procedures
- Two (2) years of professional experience writing and editing detailed and comprehensive investigative reports in preparation for referral to external parties
- Two (2) years of professional experience working with statutes, rules, and regulations concerning misconduct
Conditions of Employment- Requires the ability to pass a background check and self-closure of criminal history
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license
- Requires the ability to utilize and maintain state issued equipment such as a laptop
- Must not have been convicted of a felony or Class A misdemeanor
- Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties
- Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Benefits StatementEmployees receive a robust benefit package including:
- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas. (Remote work may be an option for certain positions.)
- Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
- Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
- New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
- Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
- (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
If you are seeking a new opportunity, and this position appeals to you, please apply today!
This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).
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