INVESTIGATOR

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

55-a Program eligibility

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

NY residency eligibility

Job summary

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY) seeks a full-time Investigator in the Bureau of Human Capital. The Investigator will conduct pre-employment background investigations for Firefighters, EMS, Youth Force Program and civilian titles, gathering and verifying education, work history, military, and criminal history information.

Investigators will obtain data from various sources using databases, enter data into systems, and prepare case summaries for review.

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year high school diploma or equivalent plus two years of investigative experience or equivalent; or an associate degree or 60 credits; or equivalent combination.
• Undergraduate credits can substitute for experience at 30 credits per year of experience, with a four-year diploma still required.
• Candidates must meet the above education/experience or its equivalent to qualify for the Investigator title.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-employment background investigations for Firefighters, EMS, Youth Force Program and civilian titles per policies and laws.
• Gather and verify information from candidates: education, work history, military, and criminal history.
• Obtain information from sources using databases and enter data into multiple databases; maintain case files.
• Prepare case summaries for review and perform related duties as assigned by supervision.
• Maintain organization and confidentiality of investigations and ensure timely processing.

Skills

Excellent communication

Work under pressure

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Diversity & teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or 60 semester credits

Education/experience equivalent to 1 or 2

Job description

NOTE: This position is open only to City of New York employees serving in the permanent civil service title of Investigator as well as candidates who have successfully completed and passed the exam #5083. Kindly include your final list number at the top of your resume.

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values.

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Investigator in the Bureau of Human Capital. The successful candidate will:conduct pre-employment background investigations for the Firefighters, EMS, Youth Force Program and civilian titles according to applicable policies, procedures, regulation and Federal, State and local laws. The Investigators will gather and verify information received from candidates including but not limited to education, work experience, military experience and criminal history. The investigators will obtain information from various sources using databases/information systems, enter data into various databases and maintain case files. The position also entails preparing case summaries for review while performing related work and additional duties as assigned by supervision.

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Minimum Qualifications

1. 1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two years of satisfactory, full-time experience as an investigator evaluating credit worthiness, searching for assets, verifying information concerning education, work experience, military experience and criminal history. or performing investigations involving the research, compilation and/or location of evidence or information in order to build a case or uncover activities of a criminal, corrupt, unlawful or unethical nature; or
2. 2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college; or
3. 3. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1” or “2” above. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits, from an accredited college, for one year of full-time experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent oral, written and communication skills.
• -Ability to work under pressure and within stringent time constraints.
• -Ability to handle multiple projects.
• -Adaptable, highly organized, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• -Experience in working with diverse cultures and as a team member.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

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.