Inspector General

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York’s Department of Investigation seeks an experienced Inspector General for Squad 5 to lead investigations into fraud, corruption, waste, and misconduct involving City entities and funded programs. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team of investigators, attorneys, auditors, and analysts, ensuring integrity and accountability across complex cases.

You will guide high‑impact investigations, coordinate with state and federal partners, mentor staff, and drive reform proposals

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and 4 years of full‑time experience in investigation, auditing, law enforcement, or related fields, with at least 18 months in a supervisory role.
• Education/experience equivalent to the above with Commissioner approval and 18+ months of supervisory/management experience.
• 10+ years of investigative, legal, or law enforcement experience preferred; leadership in complex investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead confidential investigations of fraud, corruption, misconduct, and waste involving City employees, vendors, and public funds.
• Direct planning and execution of investigative operations, including subpoenas, interviews, and document reviews.
• Oversee drafting of investigative reports and recommendations for policy reforms to City agencies.
• Represent the DOI and Commissioner in meetings with law enforcement, prosecutors, and government officials.

Skills

Leadership

Writing & editing

Oral communication

Project management

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

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 experienced and strategic thinker to serve as the Inspector General for Squad 5, which oversees City‑elected officials, City‑funded not‑for‑profit organizations, City agencies involved in the City election process, the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), the Department for the Aging (DFTA), the Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI), and the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH). The Inspector General leads investigations of suspected corruption, fraud, waste, and misconduct and oversees a multidisciplinary team of investigators, attorneys, auditors, and analysts. The Inspector General, a key leader within DOI, will play a critical role in ensuring integrity and accountability.

In this role, you will manage complex, high‑impact criminal investigations, working closely with the state and federal prosecutors and other law enforcement agencies who serve as critical DOI partners. You will manage non‑criminal investigations that may result in employee discipline. You will assess whether factual findings in connection with those investigations call for policy and procedural reforms, and you will oversee the drafting of those proposed reforms as well as, where appropriate, public reports that explain the basis for those proposals. You will be expected to lead a team of with diverse skills and experience levels, to provide guidance and mentoring, and to foster a culture that values independence, objectivity, rigor, professionalism, creativity, and tenacity. This role requires exceptional judgment, a proven record of investigative leadership, and the ability to manage sensitive issues with discretion and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise confidential investigations of fraud, corruption, misconduct, and waste involving City employees, vendors and recipients of services and public funds.
• Direct staff in the planning and execution of investigative operations, including subpoenas, interviews, document reviews, and fieldwork.
• Oversee the drafting and editing of investigative reports that present findings and recommend corrective actions and policy and procedural reforms to City agencies.
• Represent DOI and the Commissioner in meetings with law enforcement, prosecutors, and government officials.
• Manage personnel, resources, and workflow to ensure timely and high‑quality investigative outcomes.
• Undertake special projects as assigned.

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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Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four years of full‑time experience in investigation, auditing, law enforcement, law security, management analysis, or in a major operational area of the agency to which the assignment is to be made; at least 18 months of which must have been in a supervisory, administrative, managerial or executive capacity, and the approval of the Commissioner of Investigation; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to “1” above. However, all candidates must have the approval of the Commissioner of Investigation and 18 months of supervisory, administrative, managerial or executive experience; or 18 months of experience in the exercise of discretion and professional judgment in significant policy matters related to criminal justice or areas particularly relevant to the Office of the Inspector General to which the candidate would be assigned.

Preferred Skills

• A minimum of 10 years of investigative, legal, or law enforcement experience, ideally in a prosecutor's office or investigative agency.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing complex criminal and disciplinary investigations.
• Strong writing, editing, and oral communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings clearly and persuasively.
• Experience overseeing staff and managing multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with New York City government operations and policies is valuable but not required.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or other relevant professional credentials.
• Proven ability to manage confidential matters with the highest ethical standards.
• Strong project management, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.

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.

, $94,050.00 – $176,472.00