Investigator (Discipline) II
About The Position
The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts. The New York City Department of Correction seeks to recruit investigators to work with the Investigation Division. The Investigation Division is essential to DOC’s efforts to ensure the integrity, professionalism, and accountability of all members of service. The Investigation Division is responsible for investigating all Use of Force incidents that occur within the Department of Correction in a timely, effective manner while remaining un-biased in the analysis of evidence. It is the Divisions’ responsibility to ensure that all employees act within the guidelines of Directives relating to Use of Force and prepare administrative charges when necessary. The Investigation Division is seeking to hire qualified candidates who are eager to apply and enhance their knowledge of the criminal justice system. The Division is staffed by both uniform and non-uniform investigators, a unique structure that inspires an unbiased and informed atmosphere and a culture of respect.
Requirements
- A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in one or more of the fields of accounting, auditing, correction administration, criminal justice administration and planning, forensic science, inspection, investigation, law enforcement, personnel administration, police science, and security, or in a major operational area of the agency in which the appointment is to be made;
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college;
- Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.
- Investigators must possess a valid NYS driver’s license
- Candidate(s) must have a strong investigative background, and must clear a background investigation
Nice To Haves
- The preferred candidate(s) will have a strong interest in criminal justice/law enforcement
- Excellent communication skills, strong analytical and writing skills, and the ability to be objective and thorough in conducting investigations of law enforcement personnel
- Unwavering dedication to managing highly sensitive and confidential information
- Multilingual/Bilingual skills are desirable
- Foreign language skills are desirable
Responsibilities
- Collecting and analyzing forensic, audio, video, written, medical, and testimonial evidence;
- Questioning DOC uniformed and non-uniformed members of service; interviewing detained and sentenced persons and other witnesses;
- Liaising with external criminal justice agencies, such as the New York City Department of Investigation and City District Attorney’s Offices;
- Drafting reports that summarize evidentiary findings; testifying before administrative tribunals (the New York City Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings); learning DOC procedures, rules and regulations, administrative disciplinary procedures, and the criminal justice system
Benefits
- Excellent benefits, retirement savings plan, medical, dental and vision benefits, generous paid family leave and paid time off, and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
