Associate Investigator II

Title

ASSOCIATE INVESTIGATOR (NOT PR - 31121

Candidate must be currently serving permanently in the civil service title of Associate Investigator, or have taken, and passed the Associate Investigator civil service exam #0111. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are a permanent Associate Investigator.

Selected candidate (Associate Investigator II) will be responsible for the daily supervision of subordinate staff, staff assignments, and reviewing case work. They will oversee and coordinate confidential investigations, inspections, and the assembly and verification of data and/or collections of evidence; examine and analyze records and documents. Ensure subordinate staff manage their caseload, meet deadlines, and make appropriate recommendations. Train staff in investigation techniques and operational procedures.

Assist with the oversight of security for various DOT parking facility locations and contracted armed guards. Perform field operations and inspections in the five boroughs of NYC as necessary. The candidate must abide by the security operations confidentiality requirements while always performing duties; must communicate effectively and professionally in English. Perform other confidential security-related tasks and duties.

Work location:

34-02 Queens Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101.
Hours/Shift: 35 hours / shift (TBD).

Submit your application at www.nyc.gov/careers/search for Job .

• A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of satisfactory, full‑time experience as an investigator evaluating credit worthiness, searching for assets, verifying information concerning education, experience, and other personal qualifications bearing upon character and fitness for employment, or performing investigations involving the research, compilation and/or location of evidence or information in order to build a case or uncover activities of a criminal, corrupt, unlawful or unethical nature;
  
  or
• An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory, full‑time experience as described in “1” above; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory, full‑time experience as described in “1” above; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, or “3” above.

• Preference given to candidates possessing a valid NYS Driver’s license.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access is required.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑A Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑A Program.

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, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. City employees who have worked for the City for two 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.

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.