REAL ESTATE INVESTIGATOR

Position Overview

Under general supervision, performs intensive technical, complex, controversial, or sensitive administrative and regulatory investigations under the provisions of the Division of Real Estate Licensing Acts and the rules for the administration of the acts.  Travels to conduct complex, sensitive overt and covert investigations/inspections.  Provides technical evidentiary materials, interrogates subjects, prepares case reports for prosecution, and serves as an expert witness in court or regulatory/administrative hearings.

State of Illinois Benefits
•    Health, Life, vision, and dental insurance
•    12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
•    Pension Plan – Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
•    Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
•    Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
•    Paid state holidays, 12-14 days annually
•    3 paid Personal Business Days annually
•    12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
•    10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
•    Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12 hour work schedules (as applicable) 
•    Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
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Essential Functions

• Travels to conduct complex, sensitive overt and covert investigations/inspections of alleged or suspected violations of the Division of Real Estate Licensing Acts and the rules for the administration of the acts.
• Collects, organizes, and preserves evidentiary materials, such as exhibits, interrogation statements of subjects and witnesses, and copies of records.
• Provides testimony in courts of law and regulatory/administrative hearings.
• Cooperates and provides investigative assistance to other local, State and Federal agencies in order to expedite cooperative investigations.
• Analyzes data, computer print-outs, and statistical samples to identify trends and to initiate investigations.
• Provides technical and investigative expertise to real estate licensees.
• Participates in developing and providing training for in-service investigative personnel, including curriculum development.
• Compiles data and documentation in support of projected requirements on investigative activities.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with coursework in law enforcement, criminal justice, investigation, or related field.
• Requires one year of responsible investigatory experience in law enforcement or related field.

Related work experience and training may be substituted on a year for year basis in lieu of college.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least five years of experience working in law enforcement.
• Prefers at least three years of experience working as a detective or investigator in law enforcement or a related field.
• Prefers at least five years of experience as a Certified Real Estate Appraiser.
• Prefers at least five years of experience as a licensed Real Estate Broker, Home Inspector, Auctioneer, Community Association Manager, or similar.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires possession of an appropriate valid driver’s license
• Requires the ability to travel.
• Requires the ability to travel statewide on short notice.
• Requires the ability to pass an agency conducted background check.
• Revolving Door Statement: Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• Statement of Economic Interest: This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Agency Statement

IDFPR is a regulatory licensing and enforcement agency that protects the residents of Illinois, ensures the safety and soundness of financial institutions, ensures that competent professionals are licensed to provide services to the public, and enhances commerce in the state for the benefit of all its residents.