Associate Investigator

City of New York; All (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the New York City Police Department as an Associate Investigator, where you'll be responsible for conducting ID checks and managing applications. This role requires strong investigative skills and experience in evaluating personal information, ensuring a safe and fair city through effective identification management.

Benefits

Health insurance

Union benefits

Paid leave

Holidays

Pension

Savings programs

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time experience as an investigator.
• Experience in evaluating creditworthiness and conducting investigations.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Interstate Identification Index checks on retirees.
• Review applications and verify duty and pistol license status.
• Prepare and process identification cards for personnel changes.

Skills

Investigative skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or 60 college credits

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Join to apply for the Associate Investigator role at City of New York.

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The NYPD strives to foster a safe and fair city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations and solving problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between the people and the police, as well as pioneering strategic innovation.

The Shield and ID Unit is responsible for producing and distributing photo identification cards for all members of the service and certain categories of non-members. It maintains the Identification Card System, ensures the security of all identification cards, and manages the acquisition and security of all related equipment. The Unit also handles the procurement, assignment, distribution, and maintenance of all Department shields, ensuring their authenticity and maintaining the Shield Desk Application. The Uniform Services Unit manages retiree clearances, issues LEOSA HR218 cards, Pistol Inquiry letters, and oversees the Uniform Transportation Benefits Program. Additionally, the Police Ride Programs for Metro-North Railroad, Long Island Railroad, and NYC Transit allow uniformed members to ride trains free of charge with a police ride pass.

The Associate Investigator will conduct Interstate Identification Index checks on retirees requesting updates, renewals, or replacements of their retired identification cards. Responsibilities include reviewing Triple I checks, retiree applications, verifying duty and pistol license status, preparing and processing identification cards for various personnel changes, verifying paperwork, troubleshooting ID card printers, maintaining logs, and participating in projects related to shields and ID cards.

Work Location: 1 Police Plaza, New York, NY 10038

Hours/Shift: 0900 - 1700

To Apply: Please visit https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID #715112

Additional Information: All hires must verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. and complete employment verification forms. The City offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, union benefits, paid leave, holidays, a pension, and savings programs. Qualified persons with disabilities eligible for the 55-a program are encouraged to apply and should mention this in their cover letter.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and five years of full-time experience as an investigator evaluating creditworthiness, asset searches, verifying personal information, or conducting investigations related to criminal or unethical activities; or
• An associate degree or 60 college credits and four years of relevant experience; or
• A bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above.

The position is also open to qualified persons with a disability under the 55-a Program. Indicate your interest in this program at the top of your resume and cover letter.