Background Investigator

City of New York; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 57 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of New York’s Department of Investigation (DOI) seeks two entry-level Investigators to join our Background Investigation Unit (BIU). Your investigations will help ensure the integrity of New York City's leadership as the BIU investigates City employees for high-importance positions.

Appointments are subject to fingerprinting, background checks, and, for certain roles, a consumer credit history review under NYC codes.

Qualifications

• Four-year high school diploma plus four years of satisfactory full-time experience in investigation, auditing, law enforcement, security, inspections, or a major operational area of the agency (or
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above options.

Responsabilités

• Conduct comprehensive, sensitive investigations of individuals under consideration for City appointments to positions of public trust.
• Analyze, evaluate, and authenticate information from the employee and diverse sources, including financial records, criminal history, employment records, education credentials, and open-source intelligence.
• Prepare clear, unbiased investigative reports to support City agencies in hiring and promotion decisions.
• Manage and complete a large caseload with time-sensitive goals within a team-driven environment.
• Apply critical thinking and sound judgment to evaluate information, resolve discrepancies, and provide accurate investigative findings.

Formation

High school diploma with 4 years of relevant experience in investigation, auditing, law enforcement, security, inspections, or a major operational area

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university

Education and/or experience equivalent to one or two above

Description du poste

• Job Category: Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement
• Salary Band: $50,000 to $60,000
• Compensation: USD 52,426 - USD 56,536

Job Description

The New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the country; its mission is to combat municipal corruption. DOI 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 two entry-level Investigators to join our Background Investigation Unit (“BIU”). Your investigations will play a vital role in ensuring the integrity of New York City's leadership as the BIU investigates City employees for some of the most critical positions. These include, but are not limited to, citywide executive management, employees with financial authority, access to the City's digital security and legal and investigative positions.

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).

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

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Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive, sensitive investigations of individuals under consideration for City appointments to positions of public trust.
• Analyze, evaluate, and authenticate information obtained from the employee and diverse sources, including financial records, criminal history, employment records, education credentials, and other public and open-source intelligence.
• Prepare clear, unbiased investigative reports to support City agencies in their hiring and promotion decisions.
• Manage and complete a large caseload with time sensitive goals, within a team-driven environment.
• Apply critical thinking and sound judgment to evaluate information, resolve discrepancies, and provide accurate investigative findings.

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.

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.

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