Investigator - Canine Division

Overview

Investigator - Canine Division role at New York State Center for Recruitment & Public Service.

Base pay range

$71,984.00 / yr - $87,704.00 / yr

Duties

The NYS DOCCS Office of Special Investigations (OSI) is seeking qualified candidates to serve as a Canine Investigator (and handler) in the OSI Canine Division. This division has highly trained Canines and proficient Canine Handlers to lawfully deter, detect and interdict narcotic smuggling, electronic devices, and otherwise enhance the safety of all employees, inmates, parolees, volunteers, visitors, and others within DOCCS' system. The OSI Canine Division is charged with responding to situations that require the specialized skills of the Canine Teams, which are comprised of a certified Canine Handler and Canine. These situations include, but are not limited to, illegal drug searches, sniffing vehicles in DOCCS' parking lots, sniffing people, patrolling entry points or other areas of correctional facilities or Community Supervision offices, sniffing packages, searching for people, and assisting in OSI investigations as warranted.

Qualifications

• Be able to pass the handler / canine physical performance test.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive and well written reports.
• Self-starter, self-disciplined, capable of performing with minimum supervision.
• Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, and general law enforcement skills.
• Agreed to serve as a canine handler for a minimum of five years.
• Available for callouts during off-duty hours.
• Agree to provide a home environment for the proper care and supervision of the assigned Canine.
• Be available to attend a basic canine school once selected (approximately six weeks).
• Successfully complete the certification program and any additional required training.

Two years' investigative, law enforcement, or public safety experience; or a two-year associate degree or 60 college-level credits. Candidates should also have exhibited leadership qualities. Knowledge of the subject matter and criminal justice or related subject matter is beneficial but not required. OSI investigative staff must possess knowledge of applicable laws, the highest levels of behavior including personal integrity and ethics; fairness; character; judgment; attitude; and respect for and the ability to work with others inside and outside OSI. Appropriate licensure and certifications (including being or becoming a peace officer qualified to carry a firearm) are also required. The ability to travel is also necessary. All applicants must pass background checks.

In-service and certification requirements

Canine Handler and Canine must attend and pass a canine certification program that may last at least six weeks and may require extended time away from home. The Canine Handler and Canine must complete a minimum of 192 hours of canine in-service training every year. Certification must occur every three years by a certified DCJS canine examiner and OSI K9 certification program approved by the Deputy Commissioner / Chief every two years.

Additional information

Locations : All OSI Offices (Albany, Long Island City, Wallkill, Fishkill, Groveland, Dannemora, Utica, Rochester, Ogdensburg, or Buffalo). Travel is required. This position is overtime eligible.

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