Assistant Inspector General

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Inspector General to join their team in combating municipal corruption. This entry-level management role involves supporting investigations within the largest social services agency in the country. The ideal candidate will lead a team, conduct complex investigations, and collaborate with various law enforcement agencies. If you have a passion for law enforcement and a knack for data analysis, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the community while developing your investigative skills in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Diverse Work Environment

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Entry-level management position with a focus on investigations.
• Requires investigative experience and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing investigations and supervising a team.
• Conduct investigations into fraud and corruption.

Skills

Investigative Experience

Data Analysis

Writing Skills

Communication Skills

Team Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the country with a mission of combating municipal corruption. It serves the people of New York City by acting as an independent and nonpartisan watchdog for New York City government, City agencies, and City employees, vendors with City contracts, individuals and entities that receive City funds.

DOI seeks an Assistant Inspector General who will support the criminal and/or policy-driven investigations of the Inspector General overseeing the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS), which includes the Human Resources Administration and the Department of Homeless Services. DSS is the largest social services agency in the country, and the second largest City agency, employing over 16,000 employees, administering over $9 billion in benefits annually and managing the City's homeless shelters.

This is an entry-level management position. The Assistant Inspector General will assist a Deputy Inspector General in the management and supervision of an investigative team. The Assistant Inspector General will also conduct his/her own investigations concerning fraud and corruption, and inquiries about the affairs, functions, accounts, methods, personnel, or efficiency of DSS.

Typical criminal investigations include public assistance fraud and corruption, and procurement fraud and corruption. Typical policy investigations include shelter conditions and procurement vulnerabilities. Typical law enforcement partners include the City's five District Attorney's Offices, the New York State Attorney General's Office, and the U.S. Attorney's Offices (Southern and Eastern Districts).

The Assistant Inspector General is expected to:

1. Assist the Deputy Inspector General in managing investigators and data-driven and records-intensive investigations.
2. Help guide investigators in identifying, marshalling, and analyzing relevant evidence, including financial records, mobile telephone records, public assistance records, and other records derived from law-enforcement databases and City and State agencies.
3. Help guide investigators in conducting interviews and taking statements.
4. Help guide investigators in conducting field operations including physical surveillance, evidence seizures, and arrests (if certified as a Peace Officer).
5. Conduct complex investigations and lead an investigative team.
6. Collaborate with other law enforcement agencies such as county, state, and federal prosecutors, NYPD, and FBI.
7. Liaise with officials at DSS.
8. Produce written reports and internal memoranda concerning his or her findings and policy recommendations, as well as edit reports and memoranda of team members.

Findings of criminality will be referred for prosecution, and the Assistant Inspector General will be responsible for helping investigators plan and coordinate the apprehension and arrest of all subjects. The Assistant Inspector General will supervise approximately three investigators and will be supervised by a Deputy Inspector General.

This position is ideally suited for a candidate with investigative experience who is interested in law enforcement, leading investigations, and who is ready to supervise investigators conducting data-driven and records-intensive investigations. The candidate must be inquisitive, resourceful, and have the ability to analyze documents, records, and data in order to spot patterns and trends. The ideal candidate has writing experience, is adept at writing reports, and can adjust to the needs of his or her editors. Three years' experience in law enforcement preferred.

If selected, the candidate will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation. In addition, for positions that have a law enforcement and/or investigative function, the candidate's consumer credit history will be reviewed during the background investigation, and as otherwise permitted by NYC Administrative Code 8-107(24)(b)(2)(A).

To Apply

All applicants, including current City Employees may apply by going to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov and search for the specific Job ID #709638.

Please do not email, mail, or fax your resume to DOI directly. Submissions of resumes do not guarantee an interview. Due to the high volume of resumes DOI receives for positions, only selected candidates will be contacted.

Appointments are subject to Office of Management & Budget approval for budgeted headcount.

SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR - 31130

Minimum Qualifications

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in an industrial or governmental agency in the field of investigation, auditing, law enforcement, security, inspections, or in a major operational area of the agency in which the appointment is to be made; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or

3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated interest in law enforcement, criminal justice, or public service.
• Three years' experience conducting or assisting in long-term criminal investigations preferred.
• Prior experience managing a team a plus.
• Solid writing ability: confident and adaptable writer.
• Experience analyzing large amounts of data using Microsoft Excel or other tools.
• Strong communication skills, excellent judgment, and confidence to discuss results of your analysis.
• Ability to initiate and drive projects to completion with minimal guidance.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and take constructive criticism and feedback on a consistent basis.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage a large volume of tasks.
• Ability to exercise discretion on sensitive or confidential matters.

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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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.