Civil Rights Investigator - Lansing

Position Description

This position is being filled as Limited Term. There is a possibility that it may become permanent, but that is not guaranteed.

The Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR) has one of the most important roles in state government – so important that the Michigan Civil Rights Commission (MCRC) is enshrined in the Michigan Constitution: to investigate allegations of unlawful discrimination and to secure the equal protection of civil rights. MDCR was created in 1965 to carry out the work of the Commission.

MDCR is an administrative law enforcement agency with investigative and enforcement authority. The Enforcement Process includes all of the tasks performed when a customer interacts with MDCR about a civil rights-related need or concern, including investigation and resolution of complaints of discrimination, outreach and education, and community engagement.

• Investigate complaints of unlawful discrimination in employment, education, housing, public accommodation, public service, and other jurisdictional areas.
• Interview witnesses, analyze information, and write investigative reports.
• Make determinations on each complaint and record data in a departmental database.

• Bachelor's degree in any major (specific education and experience requirements are outlined in the job specifications for the Civil Rights Representative class).
• Official transcript of your degree is required (must contain college/university certification, Registrar’s signature, date, and the stamp “Issued to Student”; unofficial transcripts are not accepted).

Please attach your cover letter, resume, and official transcript to your application. The transcript must be scanned and uploaded in one of the following file extensions: pdf, doc, docx, txt, or rft. Degree certificates are not accepted.