Investigator Level 1

City of New York; All (MO); On-site; USD 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the City of New York as an Investigator Level 1. This entry-level role focuses on investigating civilian complaints against NYPD officers. Responsibilities include collecting and analyzing evidence, conducting interviews, and writing detailed reports. An ideal candidate is a strong communicator with a relevant degree, eager to contribute to accountability in policing.

Benefits

Comprehensive in-service training

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Mentor assignment and support

Opportunity for promotions and career advancement

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must demonstrate exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills and technological proficiency are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct impartial investigations of civilian complaints against NYPD Members of Service.
• Collect, review and analyze evidence, interview complainants and witnesses.
• Draft detailed reports outlining findings and recommendations.

Skills

Exceptional oral communication

Exceptional written communication

Basic computer skills

Technological proficiency

Logic and reasoning

Ability to multi-task

Collegial approach

Education

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

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About The Ccrb

The Civilian Complaint Review Board (“CCRB”) is charged with investigating, mediating, and prosecuting complaints which members of the public file against New York City police officers alleging the use of force, abuse of authority, discourtesy, offensive language, untruthful statements made by officers, and racial profiling and biased policing. The Board consists of 15 members who are appointed by the Mayor, the City Council and Public Advocate or designated by the police commissioner. The Board is responsible for governing the agency. The Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the agency. As the largest police oversight agency in the United States, the CCRB currently investigates approximately 4,500 complaints each year.

About The Ccrb

The Civilian Complaint Review Board (“CCRB”) is charged with investigating, mediating, and prosecuting complaints which members of the public file against New York City police officers alleging the use of force, abuse of authority, discourtesy, offensive language, untruthful statements made by officers, and racial profiling and biased policing. The Board consists of 15 members who are appointed by the Mayor, the City Council and Public Advocate or designated by the police commissioner. The Board is responsible for governing the agency. The Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the agency. As the largest police oversight agency in the United States, the CCRB currently investigates approximately 4,500 complaints each year.

About The Investigations Division

Led by the Agency’s Chief of Investigations, the CCRB’s Investigations Division is comprised of:

• Several General Investigations Squads, tasked with all aspects of investigating cases that fall within the agency’s FADO jurisdiction.
• Two Racial Profiling and Bias-Based Policing Squads (RPBP), tasked with investigating cases that fall within the agency’s FADO jurisdiction that also include an allegation or suspicion that an officer’s action was motivated by a civilian’s membership in any of ten protected categories: race, national origin/ethnicity, color, religion, age, immigration or citizenship status, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and housing status.
• A Case Closing Squad, tasked with rapidly completing investigations when the investigator originally assigned to the case is unable to complete the investigation.
• A Special Operations Unit, tasked with functions that support, facilitate, or supplement all investigations, such as conducting intake interviews, collecting evidence, securing documents and body-worn camera footage, and arranging for cases to be mediated.
• A Training Unit, tasked with conducting a comprehensive, multi-week training program for newly hired investigators and providing in-service trainings that prepare Investigators to handle all aspects of their jobs.
  
  

Except for the Case Closing Squad and the Training Unit, Level 1 investigators may be assigned to any of the above-mentioned squads or units.

In the current hiring cycle, the CCRB is seeking to place eight investigators with General Investigation Squads and two investigators with Racial Profiling and Bias-Based Policing squads.

Please indicate in your cover letter whether you are interested in being considered for General Investigations, RPBP, or both.

About The Level 1 Investigator Position

The CCRB’s civilian investigators form the core of the agency’s staff and lead everyday functions necessary to fulfill the agency’s mission. Level 1 Investigators are entry-level investigators, responsible for conducting impartial investigations of civilian complaints against the NYPD Members of Service (MOS) alleging police misconduct that falls withing the CCRB’s jurisdiction. To conduct these investigations, Investigators will

• Collect, review and analyze evidence,
• Interview complainants, victims, witnesses and Members of Service (aka, police officers);
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Draft impartial, concise, and compelling reports that detail all aspects of their investigation. Preparing these closing reports is a substantial and, perhaps, the most critical aspect of an investigator’s job. Therefore, the ideal candidate for this position will not only be an excellent writer, but someone that truly enjoys writing.
  
  

Tasks And Responsibilities

• Receive, manage and impartially investigate a caseload of civilian complaints alleging that NYPD Members of service used excessive force, abused their authority, behaved discourteously, used offensive language, or made false official statements.
• Determine whether complaints fall within the CCRB’s jurisdiction.
• Schedule and conduct interviews of complainants, witnesses and officers. (Officers are typically accompanied by their union representatives).
• Identify, secure and analyze evidence, including but not limited to police reports, body-worn camera and other video footage, medical records, and more.
• Analyze and interpret rules, regulations and policies as outlined in the NYPD Patrol Guide.
• Draft detailed transcriptions/summaries of all interviews
• Draft closing reports that concisely describe factual findings, applicable rules, and reasoning for recommended case dispositions, which will be reviewed by CCRB Board members.
• Participate or collaborate in field-investigation activities to identify and gather evidence
  
  

What Investigators Receive

• New investigators undergo intensive multi-week orientation training and are managed by supervisors with investigative and administrative experience. Investigators become knowledgeable about policing in a democratic society, New York City Police Department procedures, legal principles governing use of force, search and seizure, and other relevant aspects of law.
• Comprehensive in-service training
• Challenging and meaningful responsibilities
• Diverse and inclusive work environment
• Mentor assignment and support
• Opportunity for promotions and career advancement
• The full array of collectively bargained for benefits that come with membership in DC 37
  
  

How To Apply

Submit resume, cover letter and writing sample via the New York City Jobs Portal (https://cityjobs.nyc.gov). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

In the current hiring cycle, the CCRB is seeking to place eight investigators with General Investigation Squads and two investigators with Racial Profiling and Bias-Based Policing squads. Please indicate in your cover letter whether you are interested in being considered for General Investigations, RPBP, or both.

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Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills - Foreign Language proficiency is a plus - Basic computer skills, technological proficiency, and experience with MS Suite - Logic and reasoning - Ability to multi-task, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines - A collegial, flexible and adaptable approach to work is required - In addition, for RPBP, some relevant class history, experience, or studies related to law, constitutional law, civil rights e.g., a prelaw major
  
  

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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