Job Description

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced, professional Investigator, Internal.

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Title: Investigator, Internal

Conduct comprehensive investigations into employee conduct to ensure compliance with board policies, administrative procedures, and relevant federal and state laws. Performs work independently with minimal supervision, applying intermediate-level knowledge to serve as an experienced individual contributor.

Essential Job Duties

• Investigate potential violations of professional duties, behaviors, and board policies, including allegations related to employee misconduct and performance concerns.
• Prepare comprehensive reports of investigation findings for administrative decision-making by the Senior Investigator.
• Facilitate Informal Resolution Conferences and negotiate resolutions to case issues.
• Maintain accurate, confidential files on all investigations.
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, courts, administrative agencies, administrators, employees, and other stakeholders.
• Testify on investigative findings before Hearing Tribunal Panels or in other administrative or judicial forums as required.
• Assist in the development and presentation of training modules aimed at preventing misconduct and enhancing departmental performance.
• Identifies problems and resolves moderately complex issues related to the investigative process.
• Make minor modifications to processes to enhance the performance of the department as appropriate.
• Ensure that all activities are conducted in compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a closely related field and at least three (3) years of relevant experience required.
• 5 years of experience conducting complex and sensitive workplace investigations is required.