Inspector General

New York City Department of Investigation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) is the independent watchdog for New York City government. The Office of the Inspector General for the NYPD (OIG‑NYPD) conducts reviews, audits, and investigations to improve policing, protect civil rights, and increase public trust.

The role involves rigorous investigations and reporting to senior DOI leadership. This position requires strong leadership, judgment, and communication skills, with a focus on transparency and accountability in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of full-time experience in investigation, auditing, law enforcement, law security, management analysis, or a major operational area; 18 months of supervisory/administrative/executive experience or equivalent with 18 months of supervisory experience.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above, with 18 months of supervisory/administrative/managerial experience, or 18 months in policy matters related to criminal justice or policing.

Responsibilities

• Managing and overseeing systemic investigations and reviews of the NYPD's operations, policies, practices, and programs.
• Drafting and editing reports of investigative findings with recommendations to the NYPD.
• Representing the Commissioner and DOI before NYPD, prosecutors, law-enforcement agencies, and other City agencies.
• Supervising OIG‑NYPD staff including investigators, attorneys, policy analysts, auditors, and outreach personnel.
• Participating in recruitment and hiring of OIG‑NYPD staff and ensuring training on policing and accountability issues.
• Maintaining familiarity with current policing issues to identify concerns for review.
• Performing other confidential or sensitive assignments as directed by leadership.
• Candidate will undergo background investigation, including fingerprinting and credit history review.

Skills

Investigative oversight

Written & oral communication

Project management

Confidentiality & ethics

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience

Juris Doctor / Certified Fraud Examiner or related degree

Job description

About the Office

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, City employees, vendors with city contracts, individuals, and entities that receive city funds.

DOI's Office of the Inspector General for the New York City Police Department (OIG‑NYPD) is authorized to investigate, review, study, audit, and make recommendations relating to the operations, policies, programs, and practices of the New York City Police Department (NYPD), with the goal of enhancing effectiveness, increasing public safety, protecting civil liberties and civil rights, and increasing the public's confidence in the police force.

Responsibilities

• Managing and overseeing systemic investigations and reviews of the NYPD's operations, policies, practices, and programs including document requests and issuance of subpoenas, reviews of records, interviews, and related investigative activities.
• Drafting and editing reports of investigative findings that include recommendations to the NYPD.
• Representing the Commissioner and DOI before the NYPD; federal, state, and local prosecutor and law‑enforcement agencies; other City agencies; and community organizations and the public concerning matters relating to DOI's responsibilities.
• Supervising OIG‑NYPD staff of investigators, attorneys, policy analysts, auditors, and outreach personnel in the performance of investigations, reviews, and community engagement.
• Participating in the recruitment and hiring of OIG‑NYPD staff, including ensuring proper training and awareness in current policing and accountability issues.
• Maintaining familiarity with current policing issues, both at NYPD and nationwide, to identify possible areas of concern and topics for further review.
• Performing other assignments of a confidential or sensitive nature as directed by agency leadership.
• Candidate will undergo background investigation, including fingerprinting and consumer credit history review.

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 a major operational area of the agency to which the assignment is to be made; at least 18 months of supervisory, administrative, managerial or executive experience, and the approval of the Commissioner of Investigation; or education and/or experience equivalent to the foregoing, with 18 months of supervisory experience.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above, with 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.

Preferred Skills

• Ten or more years of investigative, legal, or oversight experience – preferably at a police oversight entity, inspector general’s office, or prosecutor’s office – conducting and supervising complex investigations.
• Demonstrated ability in drafting and editing large, complex public reports and knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of systemic investigations including the assessment of complex data, large‑scale document and policy review, conduct of interviews, identification of findings of potential deficiencies, and recommendation of improvements.
• Knowledge of the organization, duties, and policies of local police departments, laws, and regulations governing policing and police oversight and accountability issues; experience with NYPD or NYC government agencies is a plus.
• Professional experience managing multiple operations and supervising staff.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and conflict resolution skills.
• Juris Doctor, Certified Fraud Examiner, and/or other relevant degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, or social sciences.
• Proven ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Highest professional and ethical standards.
• Project management experience and ability to identify and optimize workflow.
• Ability to interact with a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Ability to carry out the duties of the IG for the NYPD in a manner reflecting sound judgment, independence, fairness, and objectivity.

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, 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. City employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for two continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 characteristic.