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About the Department

Section 2-6-1 of the Detroit City Charter states that the purpose of the Board of Ethics of the City of Detroit is to ensure that governmental decisions are made in the public's best interest by prohibiting public servants from participating in matters that affect their personal or financial interests.  Sections 2-106.13 and 8-214 of the 2012 Detroit City Charter states that the city shall annually appropriate funds sufficient to enable the Board of Ethics to perform its duties including hiring adequate staff.

A person who is appointed to the position of Investigator is an appointee of the Board of Ethics and serves at the pleasure of the Board of Ethics.  The Investigator is directly accountable to the Executive Director.  Under general supervision or direction, the Investigator, in daily operations conducts investigations under the authority of the Executive Director concerning incidents of possible ethics violations by any appointee, employee, individual, contractors, and vendors who provide services to the City within or outside of its offices or facilities.

Position Duties

• Interviews subjects, targets, witnesses and various other parties regarding information verification and/or corroboration.
• Conducts stationary and mobile surveillance on individuals involved in investigations.
• Collects, analyzes and interprets information, documentation and physical evidence associated with investigations.
• Documents statements, observations and evidentiary materials. Prepares case reports on all investigative action taken including the allegations, evidence, transcripts of interviews, and the conclusion of investigations plus all accompanying exhibits and physical evidence.
• Maintains records of all information and material pertinent to open investigations; identifies labels and stores evidence and ensure the security of all pertinent stored evidence and information gathered during the investigator process. Updates agency systems with investigative information.
• Maintains case log of all cases assigned and completed ensuring timely progress on all assigned investigations and, whenever possible, that investigations are concluded in the six month time period specified bylaw.
• Interacts with Executive Director in order to ensure professional cooperation in investigatory efforts; testifies in hearings.
• Travels in the course of work including overnight travel.
• May assist in the development and administration of internal or external training presentations.
• May participate in professional forums, conferences, and associations.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in law, criminal justice, government or public or business administration or four (4) years of professional experience in law enforcement, investigatory work or related field.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position.

Good analytical and problem solving skills.  Good verbal and written communication skills.  Strong organizational skills and the flexibility to work independently as well as in a team environment.   

Candidates for hire must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.

Other Qualifications

Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays while conducting investigations.  Must be able to work from home.   Must have reliable transportation.

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