Investigator (Discipline) II

NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development is seeking an Investigator to join the Investigation Division. This role involves ensuring accountability within the Department of Correction by investigating Use of Force incidents and maintaining integrity in law enforcement practices. Candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills, with a focus on objectivity and professionalism.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid family leave

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Four years of satisfactory full-time experience in criminal justice or related fields.
• Strong investigative background and ability to manage confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Collecting and analyzing forensic evidence.
• Questioning uniformed and non-uniformed members of service.
• Drafting reports summarizing evidentiary findings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Objectivity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college

Job description

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Base pay range

$65,467.00/yr - $65,467.00/yr

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.

The New York City Department of Correction seeks to recruit investigators to work with the Investigation Division:

What We Do:

The Investigation Division is essential to DOC’s efforts to ensure the integrity, professionalism, and accountability of all members of service. The Investigation Division is responsible for investigating all Use of Force incidents that occur within the Department of Correction in a timely, effective manner while remaining un-biased in the analysis of evidence. It is the Divisions’ responsibility to ensure that all employees act within the guidelines of Directives relating to Use of Force and prepare administrative charges when necessary.

Why DOC

The Investigation 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 uniform and non-uniform investigators, a unique structure that inspires an unbiased and informed atmosphere and a culture of respect.

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 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, 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 Rules and Regulations governing all Use of Force incidents. With that comes the exclusive opportunity for our investigators to examine, uncover, and analyze the on-duty behavior of DOC staff, with the utmost professionalism and to recommend discipline, where warranted. Under general supervision, with latitude for independent action and decision-making, Assignment Level 2 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; 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

Preferred Skills:

• The preferred candidate(s) will have a strong interest in criminal justice/law enforcement
• Excellent communication skills, strong analytical and writing skills, and the ability to be objective
  
  

and thorough in conducting investigations of law enforcement personnel

• Unwavering dedication to managing highly sensitive and confidential information
• Multilingual/Bilingual skills are desirable
• Investigators must possess a valid NYS driver’s license
• Candidate(s) must have a strong investigative background, and must clear a background
  
  

investigation

• Foreign language skills are desirable
  
  

INVESTIGATOR (DISCIPLINE) (DOC - 31164

Minimum 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.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• The preferred candidate(s) will have a strong interest in criminal justice/law enforcement - Excellent communication skills, strong analytical and writing skills, and the ability to be objective and thorough in conducting investigations of law enforcement personnel - Unwavering dedication to managing highly sensitive and confidential information - Multilingual/Bilingual skills are desirable - Investigators must possess a valid NYS driver’s license - Candidate(s) must have a strong investigative background, and must clear a background investigation - Foreign language skills are desirable
  
  

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.

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