Part-Time Investigator, Retired PD – FOIL Records

New York City Police Department; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

Paid leave

Public service loan forgiveness

Job summary

The New York City Police Department's Legal Bureau seeks an Associate Investigator (not PR) dedicated to processing FOIL requests, evaluating records, and ensuring lawful disclosure. This role supports access to information and upholds integrity in public records handling within NYPD.

Primary duties include reviewing records, applying redactions, and coordinating with unit supervisors. Residency and eligibility requirements apply, with consideration for the 55-a Program and federal loan

Qualifications

• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of satisfactory, full-time experience as an investigator evaluating credit worthiness, searching for assets, verifying information concerning education, experience, and other personal qualifications bearing upon character and fitness for employment, 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
• An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and intaking FOIL requests from the public for NYPD records and data.
• Utilizing various NYPD systems and applications to assist in the processing and investigation of requests for records.
• Examining responsive records and making recommendations as to appropriateness of disclosure.
• Applying appropriate redactions in accordance with all applicable laws.
• Reporting results of diligent searches and record review to unit supervisors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Education/experience equivalent

Job description

The New York City Police Department's Legal Bureau seeks an Associate Investigator (not PR) dedicated to processing FOIL requests, evaluating records, and ensuring lawful disclosure. This role supports access to information and upholds integrity in public records handling within NYPD.

Primary duties include reviewing records, applying redactions, and coordinating with unit supervisors. Residency and eligibility requirements apply, with consideration for the 55-a Program and federal loan