Special Investigator

Are you a highly motivated, detail-oriented professional interested in an exciting opportunity? The Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission is eager to welcome a Special Investigator to the Eastern Regional Office in Harrisburg. This position gives you the opportunity to uncover facts, review evidence, and support the agency's commitment to ethical government. Your experience with or interest in financial document review and analysis, auditing, interviewing, and report writing makes this the perfect job for you. Apply today and help protect public trust and strengthen confidence in public institutions.

This position supports the mission of the State Ethics Commission by conducting confidential investigations into potential violations of the Ethics Act. This position requires curiosity, creativity, professionalism, initiative, attention to detail, patience, and a strong interest in good and honest government. The work involves gathering facts, reviewing evidence, and ensuring that public officials uphold their responsibilities. As a Special Investigator, you will perform the following duties:

• Evidence Review: Collect and evaluate evidence and prepare it for presentation to supervisors and attorneys
• Investigative Work: Conduct investigations into suspected violations of the Ethics Act
• Information Gathering: Seek out and contact complainants and witnesses to obtain information
• Record Examination: Obtain and examine personal and public records including deeds, contracts, and financial documents
• Interview Activity: Interview respondents and witnesses to gain statements and admissions
• Report Preparation: Prepare reports that document investigative activity and findings

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

While this position is posted as a Special Investigator 1, we may fill the position as a Special Investigator 2 depending upon the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Intrastate travel is required, including occasional overnight stay.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. The selected candidate must be available to work at least three days per week in the office or field, subject to agency operational needs. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.

• This position includes access to a state vehicle for Commission-related travel.

• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Requirements:

• You must possess a Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Criminology, or any other relevant field; or possess three years experience conducting or assisting with auditing, fraud, internal theft, or administrative investigations.
• This position is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. You must be willing and able to work in Dauphin County, PA, as well as perform occasional intrastate and/or overnight travel.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of auditing, fraud, internal theft, and administrative Investigative skills.
• Experience in investigative public contact (reviewing and presenting records, correspondence, and documentation used in case prosecution, claim or credit approval, or debt collection).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

How to Apply:

• Your application must include a cover letter and resume.
• You must attach a cover letter and resume to your application for review by the hiring manager. However, the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.