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Internal Affairs Investigator

State of Indiana • Indianapolis, IN • 1d ago

Date Posted: Oct 30, 2025

Requisition ID: 467226

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 49204

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Department of Child Services (DCS):

Join a group of passionate, dedicated public servants to support one of Indiana's most critical missions!

The Department of Child Services helps children who are victims of abuse or neglect and strengthens families through services that focus on family support and preservation. We pursue permanency for children and families through reunification, guardianship, and adoption. Our services also encompass foster care, child support, and transitional support for those adjusting to adulthood. Our culture is built upon our MVP foundation:

Mission: Champion Indiana's future by protecting children and strengthening families with compassion and determination.

Vision: Every child in Indiana thrives in a safe, loving, forever home.

Purpose: Ignite hope. Cultivate joy.

Role Overview:

The Internal Affairs Investigator enforces the agency's program for detecting and deterring employee misconduct, policy violations, non-financial fraud, waste and abuse of state resources and assets, and other improprieties within the agency.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800 per year, but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

Responsibilities include:

Assist the Director of Internal Affairs with developing and implementing internal policies and procedures to ensure voluntary compliance with agency policies, applicable laws and regulations, and best practices.

Conduct confidential and thorough investigations of allegations of employee misconduct.

Liaise with DCS Executive and Regional leadership and Human Resources and other state agency personnel.

Maintain a working knowledge of all DCS policies and practices that have an agency-wide applicability.

Maintain a database of investigations-related logs, evidence, transcripts, and reports.

Collaborate with the Ethics and Compliance department teams to develop and administer a regular, agency-wide training program emphasizing compliance with agency policies and procedures.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

A minimum of five (5) years of full-time professional experience of investigative work, preferably with a state, federal, or local government agency.

Advanced knowledge of interviewing and investigative techniques.

Strong ability to understand complex rules, laws, policies, and procedures and ability to apply and communicate the same.

Strong ability to exercise both tact and persuasion in dealing with agency personnel at all levels.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to organize and conduct field investigations

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

12 paid holidays, 14 in election years

Education Reimbursement Program

Group life insurance

Referral Bonus program

Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Free Parking for most positions

Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.

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