Investigative Analyst

New York City, NY • Manhattan, NY

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About The Position

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. DOI's Office of the Inspector General for the New York City Police Department (OIG-NYPD) is authorized to investigate, review, study, audit and make recommendations relating to the operations, policies, programs and practices of New York Police Department (NYPD), with the goal of enhancing effectiveness, increasing public safety, protecting civil liberties and civil rights, and increasing the public's confidence in the police force. OIG-NYPD is seeking an Investigative Analyst to investigate, review, study, or audit selected operations, policies, programs, and practices of the NYPD. The Investigative Analyst, using an investigative data-driven approach will identify policy and practice areas of concern and where improvements are needed in how NYPD carries out its law enforcement responsibilities. The Investigative Analyst will work alongside other OIG-NYPD staff to develop recommendations for reforms to NYPD, based on investigative findings, best practices and other research. The Investigative Analyst will also monitor and produce public reports documenting the extent to which NYPD implements, or does not implement, the Office's recommendations. In additional to producing public reports, the investigative analyst be part of the team that receives and triages public complaints.

Requirements

• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in an industrial or governmental agency in the field of investigation, auditing, law enforcement, security, inspections, or in a major operational area of the agency in which the appointment is to be made.
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above.

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate degree in a social science or related field.
• Knowledge of, and demonstrated interest in, law, law enforcement, criminal justice, police oversight, and/or civil rights issues.
• Excellent judgment and confidence to discuss law enforcement policies and procedures with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative data analyses.
• Experience in a government or non-profit organization.
• Project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, review, study, or audit selected operations, policies, programs, and practices of the NYPD.
• Identify policy and practice areas of concern and where improvements are needed in NYPD's law enforcement responsibilities.
• Develop recommendations for reforms to NYPD based on investigative findings, best practices, and other research.
• Monitor and produce public reports documenting the extent to which NYPD implements the Office's recommendations.
• Be part of the team that receives and triages public complaints.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• New York City residency requirement with certain exceptions.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees