Investigator - Office of Special Investigations

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Description

Duties Description

The NYS DOCCS Office of Special Investigations (OSI) is seeking qualified candidates for consideration to serve as an Investigator in one of its five divisions with cross-over and collaboration among divisions. The (new) Public Integrity Division (PID) investigates a wide range of allegations of violations of the Department’s policies and criminal laws, including staff misconduct, particularly physical and sexual abuse of incarcerated individuals;

unattended deaths of incarcerated individuals; unauthorized relationships between staff and incarcerated individuals or parolees; various forms of harassment or other misconduct; theft and fraud; and escape plots. The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) investigates a range of criminal activities associated with NYS DOCCS, including but not limited to the following: violent acts resulting in serious injury or death, threats of violence, gun and drug distribution and possession, contraband smuggling, and criminal organizations engaged in extremist violence or terrorist activities.

CID participates in several task forces and intelligence centers. The Canine Division has specially trained canines to detect dangerous drugs and contraband electronics (e.g., cellular phones) and is dedicated to interdicting controlled substances and other contraband. The Fugitive Investigations Division (FID) specializes in fugitive apprehensions and returning fugitives to New York. The Intake, Training, and Analysis Division (ITAD) is responsible for the processing of thousands of complaints annually, the training of OSI staff, and performing analysis of data to identify potential issues and prioritize resource allocation and provide OSI with a tactical, case by case analytical role, providing investigators with direction and support in their investigations.

Qualifications



Minimum Qualifications

The NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision Office of Special Investigations (DOCCS OSI) is seeking qualified candidates to be considered for several openings across New York State as an Investigator in one of OSI’s divisions. The OSI division and office location would be determined based upon the needs of the Department and OSI.

An Investigator is responsible for conducting investigations pertaining the subject matter of the assigned division within the assigned geographic region. Investigators are required to manage their own caseload and independently conduct investigative activities, and work well with superiors, peers, subordinates, facility staff, and all others. Investigators also work with other investigators on special operations, such as surprise inspections, parole absconder details, and monitoring operations.

The Investigator will report directly to a Senior Investigator within the assigned division, with additional supervision by the Assistant Deputy Chief Investigator and Deputy Chief Investigator.

The minimum qualifications include two years’ investigative, law enforcement, or public safety experience; or a two-year associate degree or 60 college-level credits. Candidates should also have exhibited demonstrated leadership qualities. Knowledge of the subject matter and criminal justice or similar subject-matter studies are beneficial but not required. OSI investigative staff must possess, at a minimum, knowledge of the applicable laws, the highest levels of behavior…