Senior Inspector General, Police Oversight & Audits

New York City Department of Investigation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) is the independent watchdog for New York City government. The Office of the Inspector General for the NYPD (OIG‑NYPD) conducts reviews, audits, and investigations to improve policing, protect civil rights, and increase public trust.

The role involves rigorous investigations and reporting to senior DOI leadership. This position requires strong leadership, judgment, and communication skills, with a focus on transparency and accountability in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of full-time experience in investigation, auditing, law enforcement, law security, management analysis, or a major operational area; 18 months of supervisory/administrative/executive experience or equivalent with 18 months of supervisory experience.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above, with 18 months of supervisory/administrative/managerial experience, or 18 months in policy matters related to criminal justice or policing.

Responsibilities

• Managing and overseeing systemic investigations and reviews of the NYPD's operations, policies, practices, and programs.
• Drafting and editing reports of investigative findings with recommendations to the NYPD.
• Representing the Commissioner and DOI before NYPD, prosecutors, law-enforcement agencies, and other City agencies.
• Supervising OIG‑NYPD staff including investigators, attorneys, policy analysts, auditors, and outreach personnel.
• Participating in recruitment and hiring of OIG‑NYPD staff and ensuring training on policing and accountability issues.
• Maintaining familiarity with current policing issues to identify concerns for review.
• Performing other confidential or sensitive assignments as directed by leadership.
• Candidate will undergo background investigation, including fingerprinting and credit history review.

Skills

Investigative oversight

Written & oral communication

Project management

Confidentiality & ethics

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience

Juris Doctor / Certified Fraud Examiner or related degree

Job description

The New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) is the independent watchdog for New York City government. The Office of the Inspector General for the NYPD (OIG‑NYPD) conducts reviews, audits, and investigations to improve policing, protect civil rights, and increase public trust.

The role involves rigorous investigations and reporting to senior DOI leadership. This position requires strong leadership, judgment, and communication skills, with a focus on transparency and accountability in