Associate Investigator (Part-Time), Level I

City of New York • New York, NY

3d • $59,359 - $88,704 • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Investigator will be assigned to the New York City Police Department’s Legal Bureau, which serves as in-house counsel to the Department and advises members on local, state, and federal laws. The Bureau handles civil matters, produces records and video for oversight bodies and litigation, reviews and negotiates contracts and memoranda of understanding, and assesses Department policies, practices, procedures, and forms for legal sufficiency.

Duties vary by assignment and may include processing public Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests for NYPD records and data; using NYPD systems and applications to investigate and process records requests; reviewing responsive records and recommending whether they should be disclosed; applying redactions under applicable laws; and reporting diligent-search and record-review results to unit supervisors.

This position is open only to retired uniformed members of service. It is part-time and scheduled during business hours. Work locations are 1 Police Plaza Path and 375 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10038.

Requirements

• The position is open only to retired uniformed members of service.
• Meet one of the following qualification pathways: high school diploma or equivalent and five years of qualifying full-time investigative experience; an associate degree or 60 college credits and four years of qualifying full-time investigative experience; a bachelor's degree and two years of qualifying full-time investigative experience; or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Qualifying experience includes investigations evaluating creditworthiness, searching for assets, verifying personal qualifications related to character and fitness for employment, or researching, compiling, or locating evidence or information to build a case or uncover criminal, corrupt, unlawful, or unethical activities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and intake public FOIL requests for NYPD records and data.
• Use NYPD systems and applications to assist with processing and investigating records requests.
• Examine responsive records and recommend whether disclosure is appropriate.
• Apply redactions in accordance with applicable laws.
• Report diligent-search and record-review results to unit supervisors.

Benefits

• Health insurance for the employee, spouse or domestic partner, and unemancipated children under age 26
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid annual leave
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Pension
• Optional Deferred Compensation, IRA, and flexible spending account programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED