INVESTIGATOR

The NYC Department of Probation (DOP) is a world leader in working creatively and effectively engaging with people under court-mandated community supervision.

Through innovative partnerships with people and organizations throughout the New York City, DOP provides opportunities for those on probation to access services and opportunities that positively impact their life trajectory.

Following the best current data on what works, staff at DOP engage in meaningful relationships with those on probation in an effort to enhance community safety and decrease recidivism.

The Department of Probation is seeking to hire three Investigators III. With some latitude for independent initiative, judgment and decision making, and in close collaboration with Administration, Adult and Juvenile Operations, responsibilities will include but not limited to :

• Conduct difficult and complex investigations into allegations of employee misconduct.
• Interview witnesses and subjects; preparing reports on investigation findings.
• Make recommendations to the Department Advocate on appropriate disciplinary action upon completion of investigations.
• Work closely with and liaise with the NYC Department of Investigation.
• Perform surveillance on employees related to allegations of time and leave abuse and residency.
• Utilize investigatory databases, public records, telephone records and social media platforms
• Testifying at administrative disciplinary hearings and trials.
• Monitor all criminal cases involving Department employees.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in criminal justice, forensic auditing, forensic science, police science, criminology, criminal justice administration and planning, and / or law or related field and two years of satisfactory full time related experience conducting investigations of alleged employee misconduct, interviewing witnesses and taking statements, managing caseloads, analyzing disciplinary procedures and making recommendations for improvement, interpreting rules, regulations and policies, preparing written reports of investigative findings, making presentations, or in a major operational area of the agency in which the appointment is to be made.

To be eligible for placement to Assignment Level II or III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one of the following :

A master’s degree in criminal justice, forensic psychology or science, industrial and / or organizational psychology, labor relations, public administration, or a closely related field; or

At least two additional years of experience as described in 1 above.

Preferred Skills

Candidates must be adaptable, organized, comfortable working with data.- Excellent Communication Skills. - Experience working in law enforcement or using any of the following applications will be considered a plus : Sytecch ADACS, Pen-Link, Thomson Reuters CLEAR, Lexis Nexis Accurint, Ringtail, and i2 Analyst’s Notebook.

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.