Job Description

Marketing Statement

Under general supervision of the Vice President of Audit and Compliance manages the Investigations unit within the Office of Audit & Compliance. Conducts comprehensive investigations as a Senior Investigator, including interviews of complainants, witnesses and subjects, surveillance, preparations of investigative reports and interaction with other investigative bodies and government prosecutors; performs other related duties. Assigns and monitors progress of investigations; reviews and approves investigative reports ensuring evidence conforms to recommendation. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social science, or other related field AND eight (8) or more years of civil or criminal investigations, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum experience

8-10 years of related experience

Certifications, Licenses required

Certification as a Professional Certified Investigator or similar experience, May require possession of a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania driver’s license., Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act 120 certification or Pennsylvania Act 235 certification to carry a lethal weapon during employment is preferred.

Supervisory responsibilities:

5-10 employees

Travel required

Limited travel to PHA sites as warranted

Competencies (Skills, knowledge, abilities)

Ability to interpret Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) organization, operations, policies and procedures; human resources manual, employee handbook, union contracts, and Office of Audit and Compliance (OAC) operating procedures: Ability to interpret U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations; standard operating procedures, including public safety: Principles and practices of civil and criminal investigations: Ability to interpret State and federal regulations governing civil and criminal investigations and evidence: Methods, procedures, and standards for maintaining civil and criminal investigation records: Principles and practices of management, organization, and administration: General office practices and equipment: Standard computer software applications, including Microsoft Office suite: Overseeing and coordinating special investigations and OAC operations: Utilizing investigative techniques and equipment: Interviewing and eliciting information: Analyzing and interpreting a variety of facts and findings: Ensuring compliance with regulations governing PHA, HUD and OAC operations: Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software: Effective verbal and written communication: Leadership, staff motivation and innovation in a team environment: Planning and organizing with ability to prioritize workload with minimal supervision: Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds: Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, PHA departments, employee groups, management, and the general public.

Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive investigations, including witness and subject interviews and surveillance; Supervises the work of Confidential Investigators I, II, and III; Reviews and approves investigative reports ensuring evidence is sufficient for findings and conforms to recommendations; Develops and implements investigative strategies; Develops and evaluates annual performance of staff members; Receives, reviews, and logs incoming reports of investigations, correspondence, and other documentation; Reviews incoming complaints to determine sufficiency of allegations warranting investigation; Compiles data and research files; maintains subject matter files; conducts background checks and reviews documents; Assembles indices of records and files case materials; Maintains case history logs for the preparation of special reports; Reviews case entry reports and maintains department database; develops case review plans; Interviews witnesses and conducts surveillance in the field in routine, significant, and major investigation matters; Prepares memoranda and reports of action taken, investigative findings, and referrals to appropriate internal departments and/or external agencies in routine, significant, and major investigation matters; Determines and reports on discrepancies in case files; Preparation of affidavits of probable cause, submission of affidavits to District Attorney’s office for approval, and timely service of associated warrants; Assists other staff in the coordination of significant or major investigations; May coordinate investigations with internal departments and/or external agencies or law enforcement entities and serve as a lead investigator on proactive investigations; Prioritizes workflow of individual investigations to ensure that cases are thoroughly completed within established time frames; Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of investigations; Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and PHA information; AND Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

How To Apply

All applications will be accepted through the Philadelphia Housing Authority’s Jobs Board at

Closing Statement

About the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA)

Established in 1937, and with an employment workforce of over 1,100, the Philadelphia Housing Authority is a municipal agency providing public housing services to over 84,000 residents in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Financial support for Authority operations and capital needs comes primarily from rent payments and subsidies provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). PHA is one of a very select group of housing authorities across the nation that has attained Moving to Work (MTW) status. This designation allows housing agencies the opportunity and flexibility, on a local level, to develop and implement innovative housing and self-sufficiency strategies to benefit public housing residents and Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) participants.

PHA is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of individual qualifications without regard to race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity or ancestry, religion, age, disability, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

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