Intelligence Investigator

Lensa; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A key role at the New York City Department of Correction as an Investigator, where you will ensure that agency staff adhere to the highest standards of conduct. This position involves overseeing compliance, conducting investigations into misconduct, and developing crucial insights to uphold the integrity of the department. With excellent training opportunities and a commitment to public safety, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact in the criminal justice system.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

457(b) retirement savings plan

Paid family leave

Medical and dental benefits

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in investigation or law enforcement.
• Baccalaureate degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the agency’s Code of Conduct.
• Collect and analyze forensic and testimonial evidence.
• Draft reports summarizing evidentiary findings.

Skills

Investigation

Forensic Science

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college

High school diploma or equivalent and relevant experience

Job description

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Job Description

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

What We Do

The Trials & Litigation Division is essential to DOC’s efforts to ensure the integrity, professionalism, and accountability of all members of service. The Trials & Litigation Division is responsible for disciplinary acts of misconduct allegedly committed by agency personnel such as: excessive use of force, undue familiarity with detainees, firearms regulation violations, erroneous discharges, escapes, improper outside employment, and any other on or off-duty conduct unbecoming a member of the Department, or of a nature that brings discredit upon the agency. In addition, the Trials & Litigation Division is charged with investigating allegations of sexual assault committed by staff and/or detainees. The Trials & Litigation Division often liaises with external investigative and prosecutorial agencies such as the Department of Investigation, District Attorney’s Offices, and the New York City Police Department in the course of prosecuting criminal acts.

Why DOC

The Trials & Litigation Division is seeking to hire qualified candidates who are eager to apply and enhance their knowledge of the criminal justice system. The Division is staffed by both attorney and support staff to ensure the timely resolution of misconduct.

As a key member of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• The unique opportunity to make an impact in the agency and on the City of New York
• Working closely with teams of dedicated, skilled professionals, including attorneys,
  
  

former Police detectives and City prosecutors

• Training opportunities from experienced leaders in the field of investigations, forensics,
  
  

law and criminal justice, both internally and through external agencies and consultants

• Excellent benefits, 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan, medical, dental
  
  

and vision benefits, generous paid family leave and paid time off, and more.

Responsibilities

Our investigators have the critical responsibility of ensuring that Department of Correction staff act in accordance with the agency’s Code of Conduct, and with the utmost professionalism. With that comes the exclusive opportunity for our investigators to examine, uncover, and analyze the on-duty and off-duty behavior of DOC staff, and to recommend discipline, where warranted. Under general supervision, with latitude for independent action and decision-making, Assignment Level 3 Investigators will be responsible for tasks such as collecting and analyzing forensic, audio, video, written, medical, and testimonial evidence; questioning DOC uniformed and non-uniformed members of service; serving charges, interviewing detained and sentenced persons and other witnesses; liaising with external criminal justice agencies, such as the New York City Department of Investigation and City District Attorney’s Offices; drafting reports that summarize evidentiary findings; testifying before administrative tribunals (the New York City Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings); learning DOC procedures, rules and regulations, administrative disciplinary procedures, and the criminal justice system.

INVESTIGATOR (DISCIPLINE) (DOC - 31164

Qualifications

• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in one or more of the fields of accounting, auditing, correction administration, criminal justice administration and planning, forensic science, inspection, investigation, law enforcement, personnel administration, police science, and security, or in a major operational area of the agency in which the appointment is to be made; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or
• 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.

Salary Min: $ 67,770.00

Salary Max: $ 77,936.00

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