Detective Investigator

NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development seeks an Investigator to conduct criminal investigations, perform undercover work, and ensure the safety of agency employees. Candidates must meet qualifications for police certification and complete necessary training. This role offers a starting salary of $58,110 per year.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• Candidates must pass extensive background investigation.
• Must complete NY State Certified Police Academy.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints and criminal activity.
• Perform undercover work and provide support.
• Prepare detailed written reports on activities.

Skills

Excellent computer skills

Ability to follow directions

Ability to interact with staff

Education

Baccalaureate degree

High school graduation

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

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NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development provided pay range

This range is provided by NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$58,110.00/yr - $58,110.00/yr

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the over 1.3 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Detective Investigator’s Bureau is looking for Rackets Investigators who under supervision, with latitude for independent judgment and initiative, the Investigator is responsible for conducting a wide variety of criminal investigations. This is a sworn police officer position. The candidate must meet all qualifications to be certified as a police officer in the NYS DCJS registry. It is required that you successfully complete police academy training in New York State and pass a mandatory background check in order to carry a firearm.

Job Responsibilities

Investigate a variety of complaints and criminal activity; including but not limited to frauds, larceny, public corruption, narcotics, gang-related crimes, elder and child abuse, organized crime, racketeering and provide pre-trial support and accurately report findings

Perform undercover work and provide support to undercover operations

Locate and interview complainants and witnesses

Participate in search warrants and secure and preserve evidence

Participate in court-authorized electronic surveillance

Utilize and maintain proficiency in law enforcement related equipment

Testify in court relating to facts uncovered during investigations

Prepare detailed written reports on activities and findings

Perform related work and all other duties as assigned

Perform prisoner transports and witness protection

Effectuate arrests

Insure the security and safety of agency employees and facility

Excellent computer skills and the ability to learn industry-related databases is required

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access

Ability to follow directions and apply proper procedures, policies, and guidelines.

Ability to interact with all levels of staff and other law enforcement agencies

All other duties as assigned

Education And Experience/Qualifications

Candidates must be able to pass an extensive background investigation and be able to successfully complete a New York State Certified Police Academy

A valid New York State driver’s license with a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience is mandatory

Must pass a medical exam, psychological screening, and an intensive background check.

As per NY Public Officers Law 2, 3-B, U.S. citizenship required.

RACKETS INVESTIGATOR - 30830

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or
• High school graduation and two years of full-time paid experience in police enforcement or investigative work; or
• A satisfactory equivalent.
  
  

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 State Residency is REQUIRED on the first day of employment.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Government Administration

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