Technical Investigator

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York’s Department of Investigation seeks a Technical Investigator to support investigative units with technical surveillance equipment and digital forensics. The role involves field deployments, maintaining devices, and ensuring compliance with legal standards.

You will collaborate with LET staff, investigators, and prosecutors, and may testify in court. Some non-traditional hours may be required to meet mission goals.

Qualifications

• Four-year high school diploma or equivalent with four years of investigative experience.
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and operational support to investigative units.
• Field deployments and maintenance of surveillance equipment.
• Assist with lawful electronic surveillance operations.
• Prepare detailed reports and documentation on operations.
• Cross-train in digital forensic and cyber investigation techniques.
• Testify in court proceedings as needed.

Skills

Forensic Computing

Computer Science

Computer Security

IP Cameras configuration

Encrypted radio communications

Hardware disassembly

Education

High school diploma

Baccalaureate 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 with a mission of combating municipal corruption. It 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 a Technical Investigator to work within the Law Enforcement Technology (LET) Technical Services Unit (TSU). The candidate will report directly to the Technical Services Unit Manager and provide technical assistance and operational support to investigative units. Responsibilities include field deployments, operating and maintaining specialized surveillance and monitoring equipment, and assisting with lawful electronic surveillance operations in strict compliance with court orders and legal requirements. The candidate will support audio, video, and data capture operations for criminal investigations; troubleshoot, configure, and maintain technical systems in both field and controlled environments; and prepare detailed reports and documentation related to the operations. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for maintenance of the property and evidence room. The selected candidate will also be cross-trained in digital forensic and cyber investigation techniques.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with LET staff, investigators, supervisors, and prosecutors to ensure effective, compliant, and timely investigative support. You will also testify in court proceedings as needed. Due to the nature of the work, candidates may occasionally be required to work non-traditional hours to accomplish the unit's mission.

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).

Appointments are subject to Office of Management & Budget approval for budgeted headcount.

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Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

Preferred Skills

• Baccalaureate degree (preferably in Forensic Computing, Computer Science, Computer Security, Systems/Electrical engineering or a related field) from an accredited college. 2. Professional certifications such as CCE, CFCE, EnCE, GCFA, GCFE, SCERS, COMPTIA, CHFI, CEH, GBFA, NATIA CTI or comparable credentials. 3. Experience with investigative and forensic tools used in the acquisition, examination, and analysis of digital evidence. 4. Strong understanding of configuring and programing IP Cameras, including experience acting as a system administrator and technical understanding of encrypted radio communications. 5. Ability to disassemble, configure, and troubleshoot a wide range of computer hardware. 6. Designing, fabricating, and customizing specialized enclosures and technical housings for surveillance, monitoring, and electronic evidence-collection devices.

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.

, $40,000.00 – $85,000.00