Director of Investigations

For more than 165 years, the Office of the Indiana Attorney General (OAG) has been committed to serving the best interests of the State and all Hoosiers. OAG employees have earned an outstanding reputation for meeting the highest professional standards, providing great service, and demonstrating courageous leadership and commitment to excellence to the people of Indiana. If you share our determination to make Indiana a better place to live and work, we invite you to join over 400 of the very best employees and seek a career with the Office of the Indiana Attorney General.

The Director of Investigations reports directly to the Assistant Chief Deputy and is responsible for conducting and supervising investigations, special inter-office investigative requests, and other special projects as assigned, which may include writing and/or reviewing detailed reports; making recommendations as to potential settlement or denial of tort claims; locating individuals, serving subpoenas; assisting deputy attorney generals as requested, handling office security matters, and offering assistance in-house and to other federal, state, and local agencies in other areas of interest to the office. This is not a sworn law enforcement position but many of the job duties are consistent with that of a sworn law enforcement officer, particularly that of detective. The ideal candidate will have prior law enforcement experience as a detective.

Duties/Responsibilities:

The ability to recognize and explain complex matters and to distinguish essential investigative data, information, and statements from non-essential.

• Responsible to stay informed on new and emerging technologies relative to the field of investigations, to be responsive to both supervisors and the needs of the staff, and to provide the staff with the tools they need to efficiently and effectively carry out their respective duties.
• Responsible for the review of case reports, monthly case status reports, equipment purchases, and office security issues. 
• Responsible for the regular assessment of the division as a whole.
• Responsible for the development of the staff under his/her supervision including in investigatory techniques and practices.
• Responsible for development and maintenance of a curriculum of annual training consistent with that required for law enforcement officers. 
• Responsible for development of tort claim review process with emphasis on efficient review and response and with attorney input. 
• Responsible for oral and written briefing on all investigative matters to executive leadership.

Qualifications:

• Must strive to build knowledge and skills through training and development opportunities.
• Proven case management and technical/computer knowledge.
• Must be trustworthy, organized and highly motivated with a keen attention to detail.
• Must be able to analyze and synthesize complex or diverse information including data collected and/or researched from an investigation.
• Must be able to improve and promote quality; demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality. 
• Must have a record of leadership, display tact and good judgment, show respect for others and maintain ethical conduct in and outside of the office. 
• Computer, business, accounting background, and/or law enforcement experience a plus.

Specific Job Requirements Include:

• Former law enforcement detective experience preferred.
• Four-year degree from an accredited college or university preferred but not required.
• Master’s degree preferred but not required.
• Relevant supervisory experience in the area of law enforcement, investigations or related field.
• Must be able to pass a thorough background investigation.

The Office of the Indiana Attorney General is an Equal Opportunity Employer.