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SalarySupervising Investigator
Supervising Investigator
- Agency: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
- Job type: Full-time
Location
QUEENS
- Title Classification: No exam required
Department
Investigation Division
Job Description
The New York City Department of Correction seeks to recruit Supervising Investigators for the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) - PREA Team. The Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA Public Law 108-79) established federal mandates to identify and prevent prison rape in correctional facilities within the jurisdictions of federal, state, local, and native territories across the United States. Public Law 108-79 was signed into law on September 4, 2003. Under the direction of a Deputy Director for the SIU PREA and with latitude to exercise independent judgement and decision making, the successful candidates for this position will be responsible for supervising criminal and/or non-criminal, unique, highly confidential and sensitive investigations. The SIU PREA is responsible for investigating all allegations of sexual abuse and sexual harassment incidents that occur within the Department of Correction in a timely, efficient manner while remaining unbiased in the analysis of evidence preserved. It is the Unit’s responsibility to ensure that all persons within DOC, act within the guidelines of Directives relating to sexual abuse and sexual harassment and prepare administrative charges when necessary.
Typical responsibilities of this position include:
- Supervising a team of investigators engaged in the performance of confidential,
of subjects and witnesses, and examinations and analysis of public or agency records;
- Supervising investigations concerning reported and/or alleged sexual abuse or
- Liaising with the Department of Investigation, the New York City Police Department,
- Preparing, reviewing, evaluating, and acting on all reports, studies and recommendations
- Working in close coordination with federal, state and city investigation and law enforcement
- Comprehend the DOC procedures, rules and regulations, administrative disciplinary
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
- Previous supervisory or management background is a plus, with at least five (5) or more years experience. - Experience working with prosecutors in developing cases testifying at hearings and court proceedings is a plus - Significant knowledge of the NYPD investigative procedures and processes, NYPD special victims’ squads, and the New York City criminal justice system knowledge of the laws, regulations, consent decrees, minimum standards and other legal mandates which affect the field of correction, investigations and the criminal justice system knowledge of DOC rules, regulations, directives and protocols is a plus - Ability to be objective and thorough in conducting investigations of law enforcement personnel, inmates, confidential witnesses and informants - Experience conducting investigations using a variety of data sources (i.e. eJusticeNY, CLEAR, IIS, IFCOM, Webcrims, Rapsheets, various watchdog registries, social media platforms, etc.) - Possess excellent communications skills, strong analytical, research, problem solving, presentation and writing skills - MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) proficiency - Successful candidates must clear a background investigation and possess a valid NYS driver’s license. Firearms qualified is a plus.
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/.
New York City residency is not required for this position.
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.
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
- Previous supervisory or management background is a plus, with at least five (5) \n or more years experience. \n- Experience working with prosecutors in developing cases testifying at hearings \n and court proceedings is a plus\n- Significant knowledge of the NYPD investigative procedures and processes, \n NYPD special victims’ squads, and the New York City criminal justice system \n knowledge of the laws, regulations, consent decrees, minimum standards and \n other legal mandates which affect the field of correction, investigations and the \n criminal justice system knowledge of DOC rules, regulations, directives and protocols is a plus \n- Ability to be objective and thorough in conducting investigations of law enforcement \n personnel, inmates, confidential witnesses and informants \n- Experience conducting investigations using a variety of data sources (i.e. eJusticeNY, \n CLEAR, IIS, IFCOM, Webcrims, Rapsheets, various watchdog registries, social media \n platforms, etc.)\n- Possess excellent communications skills, strong analytical, research, problem solving, \n presentation and writing skills\n- MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) proficiency \n- Successful candidates must clear a background investigation and possess a valid \n NYS driver’s license. Firearms qualified is a plus.
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/.
New York City residency is not required for this position.
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.
Job ID
631615
Title code
31164
Civil service title
INVESTIGATOR (DISCIPLINE) (DOC
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
Supervising Investigator
Posted until
2024-05-25
- Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)
Number of positions
1
Work location
75-20 Astoria Blvd
- Category: Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement
