Confidential Investigator

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.
Squad 1 is seeking Confidential Investigators who will conduct highly confidential and sensitive investigations regarding allegations of fraud, bribery, sexual abuse, assault, and other corrupt activities involving, primarily, New York City Department of Correction and Department of Probation officials, employees and persons or entities doing business with these agencies. The selected candidate will conduct interviews, analyze a variety of financial records and other documents, prepare reports, and work with other investigative units and prosecutorial agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in one or more of the fields of accounting, auditing, correction administration, criminal justice administration and planning, forensic science, inspection, investigation, law enforcement, personnel administration, police science, and security, 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
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

Preferred Skills

- Prior experience, knowledge of and/or demonstrated interest in law enforcement, criminal justice and/or social services issues. - Experience collecting, analyzing, and evaluating evidence. - Knowledge of the Penal Law Statutes and basic understanding of criminal procedure law. - Excellent communication skills and an ability to present evidence in court. - Outstanding writing skills and an ability to convey facts and opinion clearly and concisely.

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.