Investigative Specialist , Investigative Specialist Trainee , Investigative Specialist Trainee , Box OP

The New York State Education Department's Office of Professional Discipline-Investigations seeks an Investigative Specialist to investigate allegations of professional misconduct by licensed professionals, including unlawful practice by unlicensed individuals and professional character background checks. The role involves conducting investigations, preparing detailed reports, performing pharmacy inspections, and maintaining evidentiary chain of custody. This is a permanent non-competitive appointment based in Brooklyn with up to 30% telecommuting allowed and 10% statewide travel required.

• Six years of qualifying investigative experience, OR associate degree in criminal justice/related field and four years of qualifying experience, OR bachelor's degree or higher in criminal justice/rela
• Experience conducting field investigations including witness interviews, taking written statements and affidavits, collecting physical and documentary evidence, and preparing detailed investigative re
• Investigative positions such as police detective, insurance investigator, licensed private investigator, federal/state/municipal investigator, or child protective services investigator meet qualificat
• Must clearly demonstrate how experience meets minimum qualifications in resume
• Verification of education and experience required at interview