Initial Posting Date:

12/02/2025

Application Deadline:

12/16/2025

Agency:

State Board of Licensed Social Workers

Salary Range:

$4,409 - $6,736

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Investigator 2

Job Description:

Investigator 2

Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers

Salem, Oregon (Hybrid, reporting to the office twice weekly)

Join a small, mission-driven team dedicated to safeguarding Oregonians and upholding the integrity of social work practice. The Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers oversees more than 10,000 licensees across clinical and non-clinical settings. As an Investigator 2, you will play a vital role in ensuring ethical, safe, and lawful practice throughout the state.

This is a unique opportunity for a skilled investigator who thrives on complex casework, values fairness, and wants to make a meaningful contribution to public safety and professional standards.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct thorough investigations of complaints, allegations, and licensure applications.

• Interview applicants, licensees, witnesses, and other relevant parties.

• Gather and analyze evidence, including records, reports, and other documentation.

• Collaborate with law enforcement, courts, and other agencies to resolve complex cases.

• Prepare clear, detailed investigative reports and present findings to the Board.

• Track cases, maintain documentation, and ensure timely resolution.

• Provide guidance and technical assistance to licensees, applicants, and the public.

• Support policy, compliance, and procedural improvements within the Board.

View the entire job description here.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of recent (within the last five years) investigative experience which included gathering facts, collecting evidence, examining records, and conducting interviews to verify or disprove claims of suspected law violations.
 

College-level courses in law enforcement, criminal justice, law, accounting, auditing, or a closely-related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to one year of the required experience.

Desired Attributes:

We’re looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Ability to identify key facts, evaluate evidence, and analyze complex issues.

• Skilled in interviewing, explaining complex information, and producing well-organized, legally supported reports.

• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, objectivity, and confidentiality.

• Proven ability to manage multiple cases, meet deadlines, and maintain thorough, accurate documentation.

• Ability to work respectfully with team members, licensees, and partner agencies while contributing to a positive, inclusive work environment.

• Demonstrated ability to approach investigations with cultural humility and equitable, anti-bias principles.

• Comfortable using Microsoft Office or similar software to track, document, and communicate case information.

How to Apply

• External Applicants: Click “Apply” on the job posting to submit your application.

• Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.

Important Application Requirements:

Attach both a current resume and cover letter. These documents are your chance to shine! Tell us about your experience, strengths, and what makes you a great add to our agency.

Be sure your materials clearly show how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired attributes listed in the posting. Upload your resume and cover letter in the “Resume/Cover Letter” field of the online application.

Only complete applications received by the deadline will be considered. Applications submitted without a cover letter and resume may not be reviewed.

Why Us?
Apply today to join a team dedicated to protecting the citizens of Oregon while upholding the highest standards of professional practice.

Our amazing benefits include: 

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare. 

• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service. 

• Retirement Benefits: Membership in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP). 

• Wellness Resources: Support for work-life balance, health, and overall well-being. 

• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement. 

• Commuting: Access to Get There - Oregon’s carpool matching tool and trip planner. 

• Student Loan Forgiveness: Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. 

• FREE PARKING

• Live, work, and play in Salem, Oregon.

Additional Details

• This recruitment is for one unrepresented, permanent, full-time Investigator 2 position, and may be used to fill future vacancies.  

• Employee is required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state where the employee resides.

• *The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%.

• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check including fingerprints. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

• We do not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States.

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Contact Information

Please contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and application or Job-specific questions.

• Recruiter: Cassie Graham

• Email: cassie.graham@das.oregon.gov

• Phone (text friendly): 503-949-6169

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We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity. At the Department of Administrative Services.