HEALTH SERVICES INVESTIGATOR I - OPTION A

Position Overview

Under general supervision, functions as a professional investigator conducting sensitive and/or controversial, overt and covert investigations/inspections of medical practitioners including, but not necessarily limited to, physicians, chiropractors, physician’s assistants, etc.  Reviews and analyzes complaints received; interviews complainants, accused practitioners and witnesses to corroborate information regarding alleged violations.  Works cooperatively with other investigators and local, state and federal law enforcement officials on criminal cases.  Travels to facilities to collect evidentiary materials and attend meetings.

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
•    For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
 

Essential Functions

• Travels to conduct sensitive and/or controversial, overt and covert investigations/inspections of medical practitioners including, but not necessarily limited to, physicians, chiropractors, physician’s assistants, etc.
• Reviews and analyzes complaints received.
• Works cooperatively with other investigators and local, state, and federal law enforcement officials on criminal cases as directed by superior.
• Drafts responses to special correspondence and/or inquiries for superior.
• Coordinates and compiles data, documentation and evidence files for assigned cases.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree, preferably with coursework in law, government and health related fields.*

• Requires a minimum of two years of responsible investigatory experience in law enforcement or a related field, or one year of advanced medical or dental education.*

  * Education and experience requirements are mandatory minimums, in accordance with the Medical Practice Act of 1987 (225 ILCS 60/7 [1992]), and the Illinois Dental Practice Act (225 ILCS 25/41 [1992]).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least five years of experience working as a law enforcement officer.
• Prefers at least five years of experience conducting investigations.
• Prefers at least three years of experience working in, or investigating, the medical practitioner field, such as physicians, chiropractors, physician’s assistants, etc.
   

Conditions of Employment

• Requires possession of an appropriate valid driver’s license.
• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties.
• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• 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

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.