Technical Investigator

City of New York; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The New York City Department of Investigation is seeking a Technical Investigator to support the Law Enforcement Technology Unit. The role involves field deployments, surveillance equipment operation, and assisting with lawful electronic surveillance under court orders.

You will help capture audio, video and data, troubleshoot systems, and maintain evidence rooms. The ideal candidate has a strong background in investigation, is prepared to testify in court, and may work non-traditional hours.

Qualifikationen

• Four-year high school diploma and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in investigation or related field.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to 1 or 2 above.

Aufgaben

• Deploy field operations and operate surveillance equipment for investigations.
• Assist with lawful electronic surveillance in compliance with court orders.
• Support audio, video and data capture operations; troubleshoot and maintain technical systems.
• Prepare detailed reports; manage property and evidence; cross-train in digital forensics.
• Testify in court as needed; may work non-traditional hours.

Kenntnisse

Investigations

Documentation

Court testimony

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma + 4 years experience

Equivalent education/experience

Jobbeschreibung

• Salary Band: $80,000 to $90,000
• Compensation: USD 40,000 - USD 85,000

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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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.

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.