BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT INVESTIGATOR - COPA

Civilian Office of Police Accountability Investigations Unit Number of Positions:

5 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary:

$81,636.00 This position is open to current

AFSCME BIDDERS AND

the PUBLIC. Only current City employees covered under the City's Collective Bargaining Agreement with

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES

(AFSCME) - BARGAINING

UNIT 1, 3, 4, & 5

are considered BIDDERS and are eligible to bid. Qualified BIDDERS who properly submit a bid application will receive preference over any non-bidders.

BID INSTRUCTIONS

: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND 1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago" 2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number') 3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION.

• Successful candidates must pass a background investigation and drug test.

Persons offered employment must pass all pre-employment exams prior to appointment. Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm Central time on 10/08/ 2026. Under general supervision, investigates allegations of misconduct against members of the Chicago Police Department (CPD), including incidents involving excessive force, improper search or seizure, domestic violence, coercion and verbal abuse, as well as investigations of certain conduct of members of CPD, including incidents involving death or serious injury to a member of the public, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Interviews complainants, witnesses and department members to gather facts in order to investigate incidents involving possible misconduct by department members
• Conducts canvasses at the location of the incident to locate witnesses, obtain relevant information and evidence
• Obtains and analyzes reports related to the incident, including medical reports and reports related to forensic and scientific analysis
• Maintains working knowledge of department rules, policies and general orders
• Prepares reports of investigation activities conducted to document investigative process
• Updates and maintains case management records to report on status of investigations
• Maintains comprehensive, organized case files and manages documents pursuant to all legal rules
• Assists Major Case Specialists in conducting complex investigations as required
• Obtains and reviews court documents in related civil and criminal matters to identify relevant information and statements made by department members and witnesses
• Consults and collaborates with Legal staff as needed to identify, assess and address legal issues
• Collaborates with attorneys to prepare and present at police disciplinary arbitrations and police board hearings, including the assessment and development of litigation strategy
• Consults with attorneys to review disciplinary charges prior to being presented to department members to ensure accuracy and consistency with investigatory findings
• Maintains contact with CPD detectives to stay apprised of investigative developments in related criminal investigations
• Identifies and reports on opportunities for pattern and practice investigations; conducts pattern and practice investigations at the direction of management
• Testifies in court, arbitration hearings and before the Police Board as needed
• Collaborates with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office and the U.S. Attorney's Office to prepare cases for criminal proceedings
• Identifies areas of improvement to police department tactics and training based on information obtained through investigations
• Monitors cases as they proceed through the disciplinary system to ensure timely completion
• Prepares reports of investigation based on analysis of the evidence in light of the legal framework and makes preliminary recommendations regarding appropriate disciplinary action or other intervention that is appropriate based on the investigatory findings Additional duties may be required for this position.

DEPARTMENT

Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA)

UNIT:

Investigations ADDRESS:

1615

W Chicago Ave SHIFT:

Monday through

Friday HOURS:

9 :00 am - 5:00 pm

DAYS OFF

Saturday and Sunday

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER

SERVICE.