Investigator-Internal Affairs (CPD)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Investigator – Internal Affairs

Chicago Police Department (CPD)

Bureau of Internal Affairs

Number of Positions: 22

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $65,412

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CST on 11/05/2026

Under supervision, investigates complaints relating to City of Chicago Public Safety Department personnel involving allegations of official misconduct or violations of City of Chicago Personnel Rules and/or departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Investigates internal allegations of violations of administrative and personnel rules, and other matters as assigned

• Handles members of the public as complainants and witnesses

• Conducts audio recorded interviews of complainants, witnesses, and employees to gather facts and investigate alleged, misconduct, and violations of personnel and administrative rules

• Prepares detailed investigation reports using case management systems, documenting findings 

  clearly and accurately and confers with a supervisor to make disciplinary recommendations as required

• Maintains records of investigations, correspondence, and related case documentation

• Assists Investigators in the conduct of large-scale and complex investigations

• Obtains and reviews reports, physical evidence, and electronic records maintained by other agencies related to investigations

• Understands and applies Rules and Regulations as well as DHR personnel rules in administrative investigations

• Monitors investigations from inception to closure to ensure timely completion

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location:        3510 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60653 

Days:              Monday-Friday

Hours:            7:00am – 3:00pm

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM CAREER SERVICE