Investigator

Under supervision, with latitude for independent action and decision, performs the following:

Surveillances

Interrogates subjects and witnesses

Examines and analyzes employee records

Maintains case records, prepares reports

Analyzes agency records

Makes recommendations as to appropriate

action to be taken following investigation

Testifies at hearings, may be required to testify at court proceedings

May work in close coordination with City investigatory agencies

Analyzes and evaluates existing and proposed agency procedures

Conducts security surveys of agency operations and facilities

Develops security plans

Performs training in detection and control procedures to limit misconduct, and incompetency to other agency staff

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 three 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 from an accredited college or university or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full time experience as described in “1” above; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or
• A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, or “3” above.

Preferred Skills

• Operational knowledge of Security CCTV cameras and recording devices2. Operational knowledge of Mobile handheld devices i.e. tablets, laptops, Cellular phones3. Operational knowledge and proficient is Microsoft Windows 10, MS Word and MSExcel4. Valid NYS Driver’s License5. Able to lift and carry 40lbs

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

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.

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