
Investigative Specialist at San Diego Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
BASIC FUNCTION: Under the guidance and direction of the Executive Director, supports the Office of Investigations, Compliance, and Accountability by assisting in the resolution of complaints. Examines and conducts complex and highly sensitive administrative investigations regarding alleged employee misconduct and allegations related to student safety including violence against children, bullying/harassment and egregious acts involving district staff. POSITION SPECIFICS: Working Location is based out of the Office of Investigations, Compliance, and Accountability - 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103 Scheduled for full-time/12 months per year Qualifies for District Paid health and wellness benefits for employee and dependents This opportunity is open to all interested candidates. OVERVIEW: San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for leaders who care deeply for students, inspire passion in their coworkers through collaborative leadership, and are committed to the communities in which they serve. The District seeks leaders who are committed to educational equity and work to create access and opportunity for our students furthest from education justice. The District is seeking candidates for Investigative Specialist to support assigned schools/area and other programs. DIVERSITY STATEMENT: Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact.
Requirements / Qualifications
Examples of Duties An incumbent may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements. E = Essential Functions Assist in the investigative process of complex and highly sensitive investigations regarding allegations of employee misconduct by certificated and classified personnel and allegations related to student safety including allegations of violence against children, bullying/harassment and egregious acts involving district staff. E Gather information and assist in the investigative process of any violation of noncompliance with requirements of legislation and/or administrative policies and procedures pertaining to programs administered by the District. E Assist investigative staff gather facts from all sources to establish the extent and nature of the allegation. E Review documents, reports, online databases in connection with investigations. E Perform investigative research through subscriber services. E Communicate with district staff to resolve issues and exchange information. E Be able to work with uncooperative and potentially hostile individuals using accepted investigative techniques. E Conduct fair and impartial fact-finding interviews of interested parties and witnesses to include staff, students, parents and general public. E Prepare and maintain detailed records of activities. E Assist in the preparation of factual and impartial investigation reports and summaries. E Maintain current knowledge of applicable provisions of federal, state, and district laws, rules, and regulations. E Consult with outside agencies including, social services, law enforcement staff, including school police, as necessary. E Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to a degree in criminal justice, paralegal studies, human resources, business administration, or related field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience. Experience conducting personnel investigations that demonstrates professional level knowledge of practices, methods, and techniques. Prior experience in government or public agency is preferred. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid California driver’s license and availability of private transportation (mileage expense allowance provided).
Requirements / Qualifications
Examples of Duties An incumbent may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements. E = Essential Functions Assist in the investigative process of complex and highly sensitive investigations regarding allegations of employee misconduct by certificated and classified personnel and allegations related to student safety including allegations of violence against children, bullying/harassment and egregious acts involving district staff. E Gather information and assist in the investigative process of any violation of noncompliance with requirements of legislation and/or administrative policies and procedures pertaining to programs administered by the District. E Assist investigative staff gather facts from all sources to establish the extent and nature of the allegation. E Review documents, reports, online databases in connection with investigations. E Perform investigative research through subscriber services. E Communicate with district staff to resolve issues and exchange information. E Be able to work with uncooperative and potentially hostile individuals using accepted investigative techniques. E Conduct fair and impartial fact-finding interviews of interested parties and witnesses to include staff, students, parents and general public. E Prepare and maintain detailed records of activities. E Assist in the preparation of factual and impartial investigation reports and summaries. E Maintain current knowledge of applicable provisions of federal, state, and district laws, rules, and regulations. E Consult with outside agencies including, social services, law enforcement staff, including school police, as necessary. E Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to a degree in criminal justice, paralegal studies, human resources, business administration, or related field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience. Experience conducting personnel investigations that demonstrates professional level knowledge of practices, methods, and techniques. Prior experience in government or public agency is preferred. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid California driver’s license and availability of private transportation (mileage expense allowance provided).
Comments and Other Information
For questions regarding this job announcement please contact Personnel Analyst Suzette Hunter at Shunter1@sandi.net
Additional Information
The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the domain@sandi.net and domain@governmentjobs.com to your safe senders list.
San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For more information about equity in employment, contact:
Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer
Eric Rico, (619) 725-7225, erico1@sandi.net
Title IX Coordinator
Anna Ward, (619) 725-7225, award2@sandi.net
504 Coordinator
Eri Nall, (619) 344-6420, enall@sandi.net
Comments and Other Information
For questions regarding this job announcement please contact Personnel Analyst Suzette Hunter at Shunter1@sandi.net
Additional Information
The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the domain@sandi.net and domain@governmentjobs.com to your safe senders list.
San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For more information about equity in employment, contact:
Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer
Eric Rico, (619) 725-7225, erico1@sandi.net
Title IX Coordinator
Anna Ward, (619) 725-7225, award2@sandi.net
504 Coordinator
Eri Nall, (619) 344-6420, enall@sandi.net