Senior Investigator - 788980

DEPARTMENT OF INVESTIGATION; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) seeks an experienced Investigator to join the Background Investigation Unit. You will conduct sensitive investigations of individuals considered for City appointments to positions of public trust, analyzing diverse data sources and producing clear investigative reports to guide hiring and promotions.

As part of the BIU, you will manage a large caseload, work in a team environment, and serve as a resource for junior investigators while applying

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a four-year high school diploma and four years of satisfactory full-time investigative experience, or a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination.
• Preferred skills emphasize strong writing, communication, attention to detail, discretion, and investigative experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive investigations of individuals for City appointments to positions of public trust.
• Analyze information from diverse sources including financial records, criminal history, employment records, and education credentials.
• Prepare clear, unbiased investigative reports to support hiring decisions.
• Manage a large caseload with time-sensitive goals in a team-driven environment.
• Serve as a resource for junior investigators.
• Apply critical thinking to evaluate information and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Discretion with confidential info

Investigative experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Education/experience equivalent

Job description

The New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the country; its mission is to combat municipal corruption. DOI serves the people of New York City by acting as an independent and nonpartisan watchdog for New York City government, City agencies, and City employees, vendors with City contracts, individuals and entities that receive City funds.

DOI seeks an experienced Investigator to join our Background Investigation Unit (\"BIU\"). Your investigations will play a vital role in ensuring the integrity of New York City's leadership as the BIU investigates City employees for some of the most critical positions. These include, but are not limited to, citywide executive management, employees with financial authority, access to the City's digital security and legal and investigative positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive, sensitive investigations of individuals under consideration for City appointments to positions of public trust.
• Analyze, evaluate, and authenticate information obtained from the employee and diverse sources, including financial records, criminal history, employment records, education credentials, and other public and open-source intelligence.
• Prepare clear, unbiased investigative reports to support City agencies in their hiring and promotion decisions.
• Manage and complete a large caseload with time sensitive goals, within a team-driven environment.
• Serve as an additional resource for junior investigators.
• Apply critical thinking and sound judgment to evaluate information, resolve discrepancies, and provide accurate investigative findings.

If selected, the candidate will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation. In addition, for positions that have a law enforcement and/or investigative function, the candidate's consumer credit history will be reviewed during the background investigation, and as otherwise permitted by NYC Administrative Code 8-107(24)(b)(2)(A)

CONFIDENTIAL INVESTIGATOR - 31143

Minimum Qualifications

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in an industrial or governmental agency in the field of investigation, auditing, law enforcement, security, inspections, or in a major operational area of the agency in which the appointment is to be made; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to \"1\" or \"2\" above.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent writing skills, ability to prepare clear, concise, organized investigative findings.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Attention to detail while handling multiple time-sensitive investigations
• Professionalism and discretion in handling confidential or sensitive information.
• At least four years of investigative experience (law enforcement, legal, academic, or journalistic).

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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.