Investigator (Discipline)

City of New York • East Elmhurst, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) seeks experienced Investigators for its PREA team, which enforces the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA, Public Law 108-79). This federal mandate establishes standards to detect, prevent, reduce, and respond to prison rape in U.S. correctional facilities. Under the direction of a Supervisor Investigator and with latitude for independent judgment, Investigators conduct complex and sensitive inquiries into allegations of sexual abuse and harassment involving people in custody, staff, volunteers, and contractors, while ensuring compliance with PREA standards and DOC directives.

DOC is part of New York City’s evolving criminal justice system and participates in reform initiatives aimed at moving toward a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The department maintains safe and secure environments for employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in custody, and operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 professionals.

Requirements

• A four-year high school diploma or equivalent and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in one or more of the listed fields, or a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Listed experience fields include accounting, auditing, correction administration, criminal justice administration and planning, forensic science, inspection, investigation, law enforcement, personnel administration, police science, security, or a major operational area of the agency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent, confidential investigations into reported or alleged sexual abuse and harassment incidents.
• Assist the Supervisory Investigator with case development and strategy, and help ensure investigative compliance with policy and timelines.
• Liaise with the NYC Department of Investigation, NYPD, and district attorneys’ offices on assigned cases.
• Prepare, review, and evaluate reports, studies, and recommendations; take administrative action; and make formal recommendations.
• Collaborate with federal, state, and local investigative and law enforcement agencies.
• Testify at hearings and court proceedings.
• Conduct staff hearings and MEO-16 procedures.
• Apply knowledge of DOC policies, rules, regulations, disciplinary procedures, and the criminal justice system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED