Investigator 1

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance; City of Albany (NY); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance seeks an Internal Affairs investigator. Under the direction of the Director and Assistant Director, you will conduct confidential investigations of corruption, official misconduct and other suspected criminal wrongdoing by employees or individuals obstructing tax administration.

The role requires peace officer eligibility, firearms qualification, and willingness to travel across New York State.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
• Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or associate's degree with two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor's degree; J.D. or master's may substitute for one year; Ph.D. may substitute for two years.

Responsabilités

• Conduct confidential investigations of corruption and official misconduct.
• Investigate Department of Taxation and Finance employees or individuals attempting to obstruct tax administration.
• Travel across New York State; overnight travel required; must possess valid NYS driver's license.

Connaissances

Verbal communication

Written communication

Evidence gathering

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Criminal justice degree

Description du poste

Duties Description

Under the direction of the Director and Assistant Director of Internal Affairs, the incumbent conducts confidential investigations of corruption, official misconduct and other suspected criminal wrongdoing, by Department of Taxation and Finance employees or individuals attempting to obstruct tax administration.

Description

Under the direction of the Director and Assistant Director of Internal Affairs, the incumbent conducts confidential investigations of corruption, official misconduct and other suspected criminal wrongdoing, by Department of Taxation and Finance employees or individuals attempting to obstruct tax administration. The incumbent must be capable of carrying out duties and responsibilities of a peace officer as defined in Section 2.10 of the New York State Criminal Procedure law.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience.*

• Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or associate's degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor's degree; J.D. or master's degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with gathering evidence in a computer-based organization.
• A bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a related field or a master's degree in any field and at least one year of criminal investigative experience; or ten years of internal affairs investigative experience, including state and federal investigations of white-collar criminal activity.
• Current New York State Peace Officer and DCJS Defensive Tactics Instructor certification is desirable but not necessary.

Candidates must be eligible for appointment as a NYS Peace Officer as established under NYS Criminal Procedure Law section 2.10 and qualified to carry a firearm. Under Federal Law, unpardoned felons or persons convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are ineligible to carry firearms. Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor may bar candidates from appointment depending upon the relationship of the violation of law to the duties of the position. Candidates must be eligible for NYS and NYC pistol/carry license. Confidential Investigators are required to meet physical, medical and psychological standards. Candidate must possess valid New York State driver's license and be able to drive government vehicles and travel throughout New York State via car, train or other forms of mass transit. Overnight travel is required.

Additional Comments

New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It's the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception. Any candidate selected for this position will be subject to a review of their tax return submissions by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Employment of a candidate is conditioned upon a finding by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance that the candidate is in compliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws. In accordance with federal government requirements, the employment of any candidate selected for this position is conditioned upon successfully completing a background investigation including a criminal history record check (fingerprint check).