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Internal Investigator 2 OPWDD

Rochester, NY · On-site

$86K - $108K/yr

Duties Description Under the direction of the Assistant Chief of Investigations, the Internal ... by Investigation Unit staff to ensure they are complete and carried out in an appropriate manner ...

Fraud Investigator

San Jose, CA · On-site

$121K - $220K/yr

... internal investigation case-management systems, including allegation triage, root-cause analysis, and remediation processes. - Experience performing internal fraud risk assessments and implementing ...

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How much do internal investigation jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for internal investigation in the United States is $109,595.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,500.00 and $142,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in internal investigation roles, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Internal Investigation often encounter challenges such as handling sensitive information, managing confidentiality, and navigating complex organizational dynamics. They must balance thorough fact-finding with impartiality, which can be demanding when working with colleagues or leadership. Building trust, maintaining clear documentation, and adhering strictly to legal and ethical standards are essential strategies to address these challenges. Regular training and open communication with HR and legal teams also help ensure investigations are conducted effectively and fairly.

What is an internal investigator?

Internal investigators are professionals responsible for examining and resolving issues related to misconduct, fraud, policy violations, or other concerns within an organization. They conduct thorough fact-finding processes, gather evidence, interview involved parties, and prepare detailed reports to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards. Their work helps maintain organizational integrity, prevent legal risks, and foster a safe and ethical workplace environment.

What is the difference between Internal Investigation vs Compliance Officer?

AspectInternal InvestigationCompliance Officer
Required CredentialsInvestigative certifications, legal knowledgeLegal, regulatory, or compliance certifications
Work EnvironmentInvestigations, interviews, evidence reviewPolicy development, monitoring, audits
Employer & Industry UsageCorporations, government agenciesFinancial, healthcare, corporate sectors
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding investigative rolesUnderstanding compliance roles

Internal Investigations focus on uncovering misconduct or violations within an organization through interviews and evidence review. Compliance Officers ensure adherence to laws and policies, often developing and monitoring compliance programs. While both roles aim to uphold organizational integrity, Internal Investigations are more investigative and fact-finding, whereas Compliance Officers focus on prevention and policy enforcement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an internal investigator, and why are they important?

To excel as an Internal Investigator, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a background in law, compliance, or criminal justice, often supported by relevant certifications. Familiarity with investigative software, evidence management systems, and data analysis tools is typically required. Excellent communication, discretion, and critical thinking are vital soft skills for handling sensitive matters and engaging with multiple stakeholders. These competencies ensure thorough, unbiased investigations and safeguard organizational integrity.

How to become an internal investigation?

To become an internal investigator, candidates typically need a background in criminal justice, law enforcement, or related fields, along with strong analytical and communication skills. Relevant certifications, such as Certified Internal Investigator (CII), can enhance prospects, and experience in compliance, auditing, or HR is often valuable. Familiarity with investigation tools and procedures is also beneficial.

What does an internal investigation do?

An internal investigation involves examining workplace issues such as misconduct, policy violations, or fraud within an organization. The investigator gathers evidence, interviews involved parties, and documents findings to determine if policies were breached and recommend appropriate actions.
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What states have the most Internal Investigation jobs? States with the most job openings for Internal Investigation jobs include:
Infographic showing various Internal Investigation job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,595 per year, or $52.7 per hour.

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago


Job description

Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!\r\nThe Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.\r\nAs a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.\r\n\r\n\r\n

GRADE

SLE 7 \r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Howard\r\nCounty\r\n8520 Corridor Road, Suite HSavage, MD 20763\r\n(IID\r\nHQ)\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAllegany\r\nCounty\r\n12510 Arnel Avenue Cumberland Maryland 20512\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWashington\r\nCounty\r\n18601 Roxbury\r\nRoadHagerstownMaryland 21746\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWicomico\r\nCounty\r\n201 Baptist Street, Salisbury MD 21801\r\n(Wicomico County District Courthouse)\r\n\r\n\r\nApplicants from this recruitment may be considered to fill future Permanentand Contractual positions statewide.\r\n\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Intelligence & Investigative\r\nDivision Director and supervisors, conducts administrative and criminal\r\ninvestigations within the various Divisions and Units of the Department of\r\nPublic Safety and Correctional Services. These duties are carried out with\r\ntotal police/law enforcement powers as bestowed by Maryland State law for\r\nindividuals completing training as a police officer in the State of Maryland,\r\nas provided for by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Receives allegations and conducts confidential\r\n investigations of criminal activity and allegations of serious misconduct.\r\n Interviews complainants, victims, witnesses and individuals\r\n under investigation to gather information for investigations using approved,\r\n acceptable standard interview and interrogation methods in accordance with\r\n established procedures.\r\n Identifies and collects physical evidence and reports\r\n information related to assigned investigations using standard evidence\r\n collection tools.\r\n Composes criminal and administrative investigation reports\r\n that are clear, logical, impartial and properly documented.\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all\r\nminimum qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people\r\neligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.\r\n\r\n\r\nEducation: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high schoolcertificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Maryland Police Training Commission regulation.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience: Two years of investigative work as an Internal Investigation Detective, Provisional; or two years of comparable law enforcement investigative experience in a municipal, county, state or federal police agency.\r\n\r\n\r\nNotes:\r\n1. The above educational requirement is set by the Maryland Police Training Commission in accordance with Public Safety Article, Section 3-207, Annotated Code of Maryland.\r\n\r\n\r\n2. Candidatesmay substituteeducation from an accredited college or universityat the rate of 60credit hours, including at least 15 credit hours of criminal justice courses, for up to one year of the required experience.\r\n\r\n\r\n3.Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in special investigations or military police classifications or specialty codes in the criminal justice field of work at the rate of two years of military experience for one year of required experience.\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Experienceinvolvingallegationsofmisconductorsuspectedcriminalactivityby\r\n employees.\r\n Experiencepreparingcriminalandadministrativeinvestigationreports.\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is limited to applicants who currently possess [or havepossessedin thepastthree years]Law Enforcement (Police) Certification from the Maryland Police & Correctional Training Commissions.\r\n\r\n\r\nPolice Officer Recertification : 3 Years or Less Since Last Certified as a Police Officer, according to Code of Maryland Regulation12.04.01.07/SectionB3\r\n\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for this classification must possess and maintain a current Maryland certification as a Police Officer. \r\n2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. \r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate must be fluent in spoken and written English. The ideal candidate must effectively and respectfully communicate with diverse populations, providing services to individuals with different beliefs, behaviors, and interpersonal styles in confinement or community settings. Professional working fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, or any other language is a plus.\r\n1. Employees must meet the selection standards required and successfully complete the training prescribed by the Maryland Police Training Commission for police officers in accordance with Public Safety Article, Section 3-207 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. Selection standards for police officer training are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations Title 12, Subtitle 04, Chapter 01 and include the following:\r\nU.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status\r\nMust be at least 21 years of age\r\nA complete background investigation\r\nOral interview\r\nPhysical examination\r\nPolygraph and psychological evaluations. \r\n2. Candidates for this classification will be given a medical examination to determine their ability toperform job-related functions. Employees in this classification will be required to bear firearms, and to demonstrate practical knowledge and proficiency in the safe use and care of firearms on a periodic basis. \r\n3. Employees in this classification are subject to call-in on a 24-hours a day basis and will be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached. \r\n4. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 06.01.09, 12.04.01 and Maryland Police Training Commission General Regulation .01-1, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on\r\nyour application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.\r\nAll information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing\r\ndate.We will not consider information submitted after this\r\ndate.Successful candidates will be placed on theeligible\r\n(employment) list for at least one year.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a\r\nrating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements\r\nof the position.It is important that you provide complete and accurate\r\ninformation on your application.Please report all experience and\r\neducation that is related to this position.\r\nTHE INTERVIEW WILL ALSO REQUIRE THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION\r\nOF A WRITTEN ASSESSMENT:The assessmentis designed to measure the\r\ncandidates' skills, andabilities to perform the duties of report\r\nwriting.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOnly candidates selected for an interview will be required\r\nto complete the assessment.\r\n

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.\r\nCLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n\r\nPersonal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)\r\nAnnual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year\r\nSick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year\r\nParental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child\r\nHolidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year\r\nPension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unableto apply online, the paper application, supplemental questionnaire, and required documents maybe emailed to Emily.Eubanks@Maryland.gov.Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing datefor the recruitment. Onlyadditional materials that are requested will be accepted for thisrecruitment.\r\n\r\nIf you are having difficulties with submitting your onlineapplication, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division atApplication.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\n\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\n\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed torecruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of theState's diversity.\r\n

Employment Type: Full-Time