Investigator (Office of Public Safety)

ANNUAL SALARY: STARTING AT $78,620

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this position is perform criminal and administrative investigations based on complaints and tips concerning thefts from and/or attempts to defraud the District of Columbia Housing Authority (“DCHA” or “Authority”).  All activities must support DCHA's strategic goals and objectives and produce the results that accomplish the goals of the Office of Audit and Compliance (“OPS”).

The OPS is an independent appraisal function within DCHA with a dual reporting relationship to both the Board of Commissioners and the Executive Director.  OPS serves as a resource to the Board of Commissioners, the Executive Director, and the Senior Management Team in the effective discharge of their responsibilities by providing independent assessments on whether financial and operating information is accurate and reliable; risks to the agency are identified and minimized; external regulations and acceptable internal policies and procedures are followed; satisfactory operating criteria are met; resources are used efficiently and economically; and DCHA’s objectives are effectively achieved.  OPS serves as liaison and coordinator of DCHA’s interest with the Federal and District of Columbia regulatory agencies in reporting actions to correct violations pursuant to audit and compliance responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position.  This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Plans, coordinates, and conducts investigations of alleged or suspected violations of administrative and criminal law, and coordinates such investigations with federal/local law enforcement entities as needed;
• Applies investigative techniques and knowledge of laws of evidence, the rules of criminal procedure, and precedent court decisions concerning admissibility of evidence, constitutional rights, search and seizure, and related issues to analyze requests, complaints, or allegations and determine the types of evidence needed in each case;
• Develops and presents evidence that reconstructs events, sequences, and time elements, and establishes relationships, responsibilities, legal liabilities, and conflict of interest in a manner that meets the requirements for presentation in various legal hearings and court proceedings;
• Identifies suspects, determines suspects’ involvement in other crimes, and checks suspects’ criminal histories; conducts interviews and interrogations; and seeks additional information regarding cases from police officers, complainants, witnesses, and informants;
• Reports and records any action taken during an investigation;
• Tracks the status of all cases; provides the Director of Audit and Compliance with regular reports on all open cases; and prepares detailed written reports on the results of all completed investigations;
• Ensures that case files contain offense and preliminary investigative reports, copies of statements, results of examinations of physical evidence, case status reports, and other reports and records needed for investigative purposes;
• Prepares cases for presentation in court and assists in prosecutions;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and (4) four years’ investigative, inspection, or enforcement experience; or other equivalent combination of education and experience which meets the minimum qualifications requirement may be substituted.

The District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) conducts pre-employment screening on specified positions, which may include but is not limited to a criminal background check, drug and alcohol testing, verification of academic credentials, licenses, and certifications, and/or verification of work history. 

This position has been designated by the department to require a drug and alcohol screening and background check.  Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to drug and alcohol testing and will be required to consent to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.