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Special Agent/ Investigator

New Jersey State Commission of Investigation

Trenton, NJ • On-site

Other

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Under the direction of the Executive Director, Director/ Special Counsel, Counsel, or other supervisory officer of the State Commission of Investigation, conducts confidential and sensitive investigations and inquiries of a diverse and complex nature to expose governmental waste, fraud, abuse and mismanagement, as well as the identity and activities of organized criminal groups and enterprises consistent with Commission resolutions. 


Responsibilities

Conducts in depth regulatory and administrative audits and investigations. Reviews, records, files, financial statements and other transactions to determine compliance with rules and regulations.


Analyzes and organizes assigned investigations and assesses priorities to establish appropriate actions. 


Develops own work schedules and procedures in order to meet and attain changing investigative objectives, improve operating efficiency and arrive at deadlines with success and with results suitable to the objectives of the Commission.


Participates in complex and major phases of investigations, including interviews, document analysis and surveillance, and directs the course of an investigation or surveillance when warranted by circumstances. 


Advises supervisors on the results and progress as appropriate.


Develops inferences and recommends investigative strategies based on review of evidence, testimony, investigative reports and other resources. Recommends investigative information requirements in order to plan, prioritize and implement investigative plans, targets or case strategies.


Conducts routine interviews and conferences with representatives of government agencies, organizations, businesses and other parties to obtain relevant information.


Assists in authorized surveillances, searches and seizures as required.


Assists in the collection, cataloging, accountability and security of evidential, investigative and intelligence information from various sources. As required, assists in the development of detailed and comprehensive subpoenas and schedules of records required to further investigations.


Qualifications


Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.


Experience:

Three (3) years experience in conducting and organizing criminal, intelligence or organized crime investigations, or background-type investigations which should have included the review and analysis of modern business, financial and accounting records.


Resumes and cover letters may also be sent via email to: staffing@sci.state.nj.us



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