Investigator, Government, Government Agency

The NYC Department of Probation (DOP) is a world leader in working creatively and effectively engaging with people under court-mandated community supervision. Through innovative partnerships with people and organizations throughout New York City, DOP provides opportunities for those on probation to access services and opportunities that positively impact their life trajectory. Following the best current data on "what works," staff at DOP engage in meaningful relationships with those on probation to enhance community safety and decrease recidivism.

The Department of Probation is seeking to hire one Investigator. With some latitude for independent initiative, judgment and decision making, and in close collaboration with Administration, Adult and Juvenile Operations, responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Conduct difficult and complex investigations into allegations of employee misconduct.

* Interview witnesses and subjects; preparing reports on investigation findings.

* Make recommendations to the Department Advocate on appropriate disciplinary action upon completion of investigations.

* Work closely with and liaise with the NYC Department of Investigation.

* Perform surveillance on employees related to allegations of time and leave abuse and residency.

* Utilize investigatory databases, public records, telephone records and social media platforms.

* Testifying at administrative disciplinary hearings and trials.

* Monitor all criminal cases involving Department employees.

* Conduct field investigations and surveillance, as required.

* May perform other related duties as assigned.

* Maximum salary not guaranteed.

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Minimum Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in criminal justice, forensic auditing, forensic science, police science, criminology, criminal justice administration and planning, and/or law or related field and two years of satisfactory full time related experience conducting investigations of alleged employee misconduct, interviewing witnesses and taking statements, managing caseloads, analyzing disciplinary procedures and making recommendations for improvement, interpreting rules, regulations and policies, preparing written reports of investigative findings, making presentations, or in a major operational area of the agency in which the appointment is to be made.

To be eligible for placement to Assignment Level II or III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one of the following:

A master's degree in criminal justice, forensic psychology or science, industrial and/or organizational psychology, labor relations, public administration, or a closely related field; or

At least two additional years of experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

* Must be able to work overtime, both in-office and in the field, including on short notice, in accordance with the needs to the Department. This may include weekends.

- Demonstrate excellent report writing skills, including the preparation of clear, thorough, and defensible investigative reports.

- Be adaptable, organized, and comfortable working with data.

- Excellent communication skills.

- Experience working in law enforcement or using any of the following applications will be considered a plus:
Sytecch ADACS, Pen-Link, Thomson Reuters CLEAR, Lexis Nexis Accurint, Ringtail, and i2 Analyst's Notebook.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.