Investigative Research Specialist

Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Job id: 765375 Department: OIG Position: Investigative Research Specialist Location: Office of Inspector General, 315 West Ohio Street, Room 104, Indianapolis, IN 46202 Duration: 12 Months Position is on-site, Monday thru Friday, 37.5 hours per week. General summary The Investigative Research Specialist will review complaints, collect investigative information, evaluate, collate, analyze, and disseminate findings to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) investigative section and other OIG personnel in support of investigations and other approved projects. The Research Specialist will work primarily to support the OIG investigative section with highly complex investigations, assisting with the accomplishment of objectives within all phases of the investigation cycle: planning, executing, reporting and prosecution. This initial duration for this role will be 12-months, but may be extended or converted to a permanent role if adequate funding is obtained. Supervision The Investigative Research Specialist will be supervised by the OIG Director of Investigations. (The Investigative Research Specialist does not have any supervisory responsibilities). Essential Duties And 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 file's 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. Required skills: Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, law, or law enforcement. Prior experience with investigative research and report writing in a complex role. Prior exp. interpreting and applying policies, procedures, laws, and regulations related to the collection and protection of confidential information Proven experience performing statistical analysis and generating reports. Proven experience preparing and presenting written reports. Proven experience creating link diagrams, flow charts, map diagrams, and overlays for presentations/legal proceedings. Prior exp. developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with various government and law enforcement agencies. Proficiency in software applications including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and the ability to learn new software quickly. Social Media Platforms: Knowledge and use of different platforms. Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Independence: Ability to work independently on assigned duties and projects. Problem-Solving: Providing input into identifying and solving problems.

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