Senior Municipal Integrity Investigator

Under general direction, is responsible for performing complex assignments involving investigations designed to detect suspected fraud, government waste, and unethical conduct of City employees and officials. Gathers evidence for legal cases, lawsuits, and confirms allegations of misconduct. This position will also investigate complaints of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Workplace Violence. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. May exercise supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location
City Tower, 100 W. Houston, San Antonio TX (78205)

Work Hours
7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

• Assists with planning, coordinating, monitoring the results of investigations of fraud and unethical conduct by City employees.
• Receives and responds to complaints of EEO and workplace violence complaints and reviews for validity based on relevant federal law, local ordinances, and administrative policy.
• Review and understand multi-faceted data; to include financial, payroll, and inventory spreadsheets.
• Assists with the interviews of witnesses, and writes depositions for cases.
• Applies investigation and other surveillance techniques.
• Collects and organizes factual information which serves as circumstantial evidence in cases.
• Assists in preparing investigative reports.
• Assists in recovering stolen property; includes conducting investigation which involves occasionally lifting and carrying property weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Assists with coordinating investigations with departments and outside agencies.
• Monitors and maintains files on investigations.
• Assists with evaluating risk factors and identifying City activities where the potential for fraud and employee misconduct exists (i.e., cash handling).
• Collaborates with and makes recommendations to management so as to curtail future incidents of illegal activity by City employees.
• Testifies in legal proceedings, including Civil Service Board, County and District Criminal Court, Federal Court and various boards of authority.
• Appears before bodies of official authority (i.e., City Council) whose proceedings are governed by law.
• Develops and implements a plan to provide proactive citywide training regarding employee fraud, waste, and abuse.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Four (4) years investigative or law enforcement experience.
• Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) years investigative EEO investigations experience
• Working knowledge of Equal Opportunity Employment laws and terminology
• Experience with creating and delivering presentations 

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks.  If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.

• Knowledge of investigation techniques and methodologies.
• Knowledge of legal terminology.
• Skill in interviewing and interrogation.
• Supervisory skills.
• Skill in writing reports.
• Skill in utilizing a computer and basic office equipment.
• Ability to establish rapport with individuals across a broad spectrum of life.
• Ability to communicate the case findings to members of management clearly and effectively.
• Ability to gather factual information and conduct fair and unbiased investigations.
• Ability to use camera and other investigation equipment.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.

Salary : $70,667 - $106,000