Associate Investigator (Part-Time), Level I

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Paid annual leave

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Pension

Deferred compensation

Job summary

City of New York Police Department is seeking an Associate Investigator (Part-Time), Level I, to process FOIL requests and assist in legal records reviews. The role focuses on applying laws, redactions, and thorough documentation, with work locations at NYPD facilities in New York City.

Open only to retired uniformed members and offering a comprehensive benefits package including health, holidays, pension, and savings plans. This is a part-time position within the Legal Bureau.

Qualifications

• Four-year high school diploma or educational equivalent with five years of relevant investigative experience.
• Associate degree + four years of experience as described in the Education section.
• Bachelor’s degree + two years of experience as described in the Education section.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and intake FOIL requests from the public for NYPD records and data.
• Use NYPD systems to assist in processing and investigating requests for records.
• Examine responsive records and advise on disclosure appropriateness.
• Apply redactions in accordance with applicable laws.
• Report results of searches and record reviews to unit supervisors.

Education

High school diploma or educational equivalent, 5 years experience as an investigator

Associate degree + 4 years experience

Baccalaureate degree + 2 years experience

Education/experience equivalent to 1-3

Job description

Associate Investigator (Part-Time), Level I

• Part-time
• Agency: POLICE DEPARTMENT
• Job Category: Administration & Human Resources
• Salary Band: $80,000 to $90,000
• Compensation: USD 59,359 - USD 88,704

***THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO RETIRED UNIFORMED MEMBERS OF SERVICE*** 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 New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships. The Legal Bureau serves as in-house counsel to the Department and assist members of the service in interpreting local, state, and federal laws. The Bureau represents the Department in a variety of civil matters, produces records and video footage to external oversight bodies and for litigation, reviews and negotiates complex contracts and memoranda of understanding, and assesses Department policies, practices, procedures, and forms for legal sufficiency and conformance with the law. The specific duties and responsibilities of an Associate Investigator assigned to the Legal Bureau will vary based on assignment, but may include:

1. Analyzing and intaking FOIL requests from the public for NYPD records and data.
2. Utilizing various NYPD systems and applications to assist in the processing and investigation of requests for records.
3. Examining responsive records and making recommendations as to appropriateness of disclosure.
4. Applying appropriate redactions in accordance with all applicable laws.
5. Reporting results of diligent searches and record review to unit supervisors.

WORK LOCATIONS: 1 Police Plaza Path, New York, NY 10038 375 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10038

WORK SCHEDULE: Business Hours (P/T)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: NYPD employees: Applicants' time and leave records, disciplinary records, and performance evaluations will be reviewed and taken into consideration. If selected, a Commanding Officer's recommendation is required prior to the transfer. In compliance with federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

ASSOCIATE INVESTIGATOR (NOT PR - 31121

1. 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
2. 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
3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above; or
4. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above.

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.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26
• union benefits such as dental and vision coverage
• paid annual leave and sick leave
• paid holidays
• a pension
• optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account