Investigator Division of State Police Oversight
Investigator Division of State Police Oversight
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Job Description
Key abilities skills and experience:
- Basic understanding and interest in government and public integrity.
- Works independently and demonstrates the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks at once.
- Ability to keep meticulous and consistent documents and assignments in an organized and complete manner.
- Excellent research skills analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Interpersonal skills including collaboration and the ability to interact effectively with a team with diverse expertise.
- Ability to remain flexible and show initiative when completing assignments.
- Demonstrated information technology skills and proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Strong writing and verbal skills including the ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner.
Preferred abilities skills and experience include:
- 03 years of relevant work experience.
- Bachelors degree in criminal justice accounting finance business administration public policy or administration or another related field.
- Experience conducting analyses or working on investigations.
- Knowledge of fraud schemes or methodologies.
- Knowledge of MSP or other publicsafety related programs.
- Ability to review and understand statutes regulations policies and procedures.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Access.
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office 365.
Salary Range: $59000 $68000
Other Position Information:Full time/Exempt
Hybrid Work Schedule:
The Office of the Inspector General offers a hybrid work schedule. Under this policy employees may request one of the following weekly hybrid schedules: 1 four days telework and one day onsite; 2 three days telework and two days onsite; 3 two days telework and three days onsite; or 4 one day telework and four days onsite. The onsite location is at OIGs Boston office and employees may work remotely the remainder of the time at a location approved by their supervisor so long as they comply with the requirements of the Hybrid Work Policy. Employees will be assigned to their onsite workspace based on their approved schedule. The approved telework location must be located within Massachusetts or within an approximately twohour driving or train commute distance. OIG does not reimburse for employees to travel to the office. In addition the successful candidate may be required to work primarily on site in Boston during the initial training and orientation period and/or for certain positions a primarily onsite role may be necessary.
Benefits:
We value our employees and offer benefits that support their lives and wellbeing while promoting an environment focused on inclusion flexibility professional growth trust and respect. The Office therefore is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits package for its employees. The specific components and eligibility may vary based upon position hours worked per week and other variables. Consequently specific benefits for this position may be discussed as part of the interview and offer process.
The overall benefits available include paid vacation; sick and personal leave time; health dental and vision insurance through the Commonwealths Group Insurance Commission; and optional pretax health savings account plans. To view the details of the various plans and the cost split between employer and employee go to the Group Insurance Commission website.
Employees also participate in the Commonwealths state retirement plan which may become a defined benefit plan for those who both vest and subsequently retire from the state service. For more information visit the Massachusetts State Retirement Board website.
In addition the Office provides employees the opportunity to elect life insurance longterm disability insurance deferred compensation savings tuition remission and pretax commuter account plans along with other programs.
This position may be eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program administrated by the federal government.
How to Apply
Submit cover letter and resume via email by April 25 2025 to:
Sarah Hoover Director of Human Resources & Recruitment
Office of the Inspector General
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Diversity Officer: Sarah Hoover
The Office of the Inspector General is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. The Office does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age color disability gender identity genetic information national origin parental status political affiliation race religion sex sexual orientation or veteran status.
The Office promotes access inclusions and diversity for all staff believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding working environment and in keeping with its mission. The Office actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce and interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
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About the Office of the Inspector General (OIG or Office)
Since its creation as the nations first statelevel inspector generals office the Massachusetts OIG has been at the forefront of promoting effective government and the responsible use of public money and property. The OIG is an independent agency charged with preventing and detecting fraud waste and abuse in the use of public funds and public property. By statute the Inspector General (IG) has broad authority to oversee the use of state local and federal funds by state and local governments as well as by those who receive government funds or use public property. This includes state agencies counties cities towns quasigovernmental authorities and districts as well as individuals corporations and notforprofit organizations that do business with the government.
The Office is led by the Inspector General of the Commonwealth who is appointed by the Governor Attorney General and Auditor ...solely on the basis of integrity and demonstrated ability in accounting auditing financial analysis law management analysis public administration investigation or criminal justice administration. M.G.L. c. 12A 2.
The Office is organized into 12 business units operates from two locations employs approximately 90 staff and has an annual budget of approximately $9.8M. Additional information about the office may be found at Welcome to the Office of the Inspector General Mass.
The OIG enabling statute is Chapter 12A of the Massachusetts General Laws (Chapter 12A). Further details may be found at Chapter 12A (malegislature).
Specialty and General Government Bureau
The Specialty and General Government Bureau is managed by the Deputy Inspector General. This bureau safeguards public assets through oversight of specific agencies (both statutory and OIGcreated divisions) special government funding (like pandemic relief) public procurement and state and local government.
Divisions of State Police Oversight
The Division of State Police Oversight (DSPO) is responsible for monitoring the quality efficiency and integrity of the Massachusetts State Polices (MSP) operations organizational structure and management systems. The DSPO also seeks to prevent detect and correct fraud waste and abuse in the expenditure of public funds. One of its specific aims is to improve how the MSP spends public funds on overtime and paid details.
The DSPOs work may lead to reports letters draft legislative changes and case referrals as well as cost recoveries and civil settlements for the Commonwealth. In 2022 the MSP achieved certification and accreditation through a law enforcement accrediting organization. One import part of DSPOs work is monitor MSP policy changes brought about through that certification and accreditation process.
Investigator: Position Overview
The investigator position involves working directly with all of the Divisions within the MSP and its Command Staff. Some DSPO work involves collaborating with other state and federal agencies. Working with the Director the investigator will conduct reviews audits and investigations of the MSPs operations organizational structure and management systems.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Participating as a team member on specific projects performing investigative duties such as reviewing documents analyzing data creating spreadsheets conducting interviews and reporting writing.
- Analyzing policies and procedures with an emphasis on preventing and detecting fraud waste and abuse of public funds.
- Developing and executing investigative and analysis plans.
- Conducting and contributing to meetings and interviews.
- Identifying control weaknesses potential fraud the misuse or waste of funds and opportunities for cost savings at the MSP.
- Proposing recommendations to address identified risks as well as working with the Director to develop appropriate corrective actions for areas of concern.
- Conducting exploratory research.
- Draft facts memos letters and reports that detail findings and recommendations.
Employment Type
Full-Time
