Investigator, Special Investigations (Confidential)

NYC Public Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Public Schools is seeking a Confidential Investigator to conduct sensitive investigations into allegations of corruption or misconduct. You will interview victims, witnesses, and subjects, draft comprehensive reports, and testify when required, while maintaining strict confidentiality.

The role reports to the Assistant Director of Training and Education and the Associate Director of the Office of Special Investigations, with duties spanning data analysis, documentation, and liaison

Qualifications

• Four-year high school diploma with four years of investigative experience, or a bachelor's degree.
• Ability to prepare written reports detailing investigation results.
• Interviews adults and students, including very young children and those with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conducts complex and sensitive investigations.
• Prepares, reviews, evaluates, and/or refers allegations of misconduct.
• Conducts interviews of all relevant parties to a complaint, including the complainant/victim, witnesses, students, parents, subjects, and DOE/DOE vendor employees.
• Analyzes complaints, develops plans, conducts fact-finding, reviews docs, and submits confidential findings for legal review.
• Makes recommendations on actions to be taken.
• Documents activities and dispositions in the office’s database.
• Testifies at hearings, trials, and administrative proceedings.
• Interprets and applies relevant rules, regulations, codes and policies.
• Interacts with DOE employees and the community to intake or refer complaints.
• Advises employees and others on reporting requirements and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of investigations and the process.
• Acts as liaison to legal and law enforcement offices for investigative information.
• Performs data analysis to identify misconduct trends.
• Participates in trainings on complaint intake, protocols, and disciplinary processes.
• Assists with organization and archiving of investigative files.

Skills

Interviewing

Report writing

Time management

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Driver's license

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma + 4 years experience

Bachelor's degree

Job description

New York City Public Schools is seeking a Confidential Investigator to conduct sensitive investigations into allegations of corruption or misconduct. You will interview victims, witnesses, and subjects, draft comprehensive reports, and testify when required, while maintaining strict confidentiality.

The role reports to the Assistant Director of Training and Education and the Associate Director of the Office of Special Investigations, with duties spanning data analysis, documentation, and liaison