Investigator Analyst

City of New York•New York, NY

10d•$71,995 - $82,794

About The Position

The New York City Department of Probation (DOP) is seeking Investigator Analysts to support digital forensic examinations, social media investigations, and cyber-related operational support. The analyst assists sworn personnel with short- and long-term investigations. DOP uses research-based practices to supervise and support people on probation, expand access to services and opportunities, improve public safety, and help prevent further interactions with the justice system. The role includes researching case subjects using public records, databases, and social media; conducting online investigations; identifying and documenting relevant content; preparing analytical materials and intelligence reports; and supporting digital forensic examinations under established policies and procedures. The position also requires accurate recordkeeping and compliance with agency policy and legal standards. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in criminal justice, forensic auditing, forensic science, police science, criminology, criminal justice administration and planning, law, or a related field.
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 working in a major operational area of the agency.

Nice To Haves

For eligibility for Assignment Level II or III, after meeting the minimum requirements, 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.
For eligibility for Assignment Level II or III, after meeting the minimum requirements, at least two additional years of the described experience.

Responsibilities

Use public records, databases, and social media to research case subjects.
Ensure compliance with agency policy and legal standards.
Conduct social media investigations to support investigations of nefarious activity.
Identify, preserve, and document case-relevant online content.
Prepare spreadsheets, charts, and graphs for internal and external use.
Prepare intelligence reports for situational awareness and operational needs.
Establish links and discern activity patterns within online and social media sources.
Assist with identifying emerging cyber trends, risks, and investigative leads.
Support digital forensic examinations under established policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate records, logs, statistical records, and evidence-tracking information as required.
Utilize investigatory databases, public records, telephone records, and social media platforms.
Perform other related duties as assigned.