AIU Investigator

City of New York • Queens, NY

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About The Position

The New York City Department of Correction’s Applicant Investigation Unit recruits, investigates, and selects candidates for Correction Officer positions. The unit seeks an Investigator to conduct candidate background investigations under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment. The work includes coordinating background checks and investigation assignments, interviewing candidates and collateral contacts, verifying submitted documents, conducting field visits, and reviewing social media and other records to support candidate vetting. The Investigator may also perform related work and special projects.

Requirements

• One of the following qualification pathways: a four-year high school diploma or equivalent and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in a listed field or a major operational area of the appointing agency; a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or education and/or experience equivalent to either pathway.
• For the high-school-and-experience pathway, qualifying fields include accounting, auditing, correction administration, criminal justice administration and planning, forensic science, inspection, investigation, law enforcement, personnel administration, police science, and security.

Responsibilities

• Ensure candidate background checks are sent out and received.
• Prepare reports and plan and coordinate investigation schedules and assignments.
• Run background checks through EJustice, IIS, IFCOM, Webcrims, Google, and various watchdog registries.
• Contact and interview candidates.
• Gather information through collateral contacts.
• Formulate questions for candidates based on documents obtained during the investigation process.
• Verify the legitimacy of submitted documents and conduct cross-checks for authenticity.
• Perform field visits to businesses, communities, and other contacts.
• Conduct general checks of social media profiles and other investigations to vet Correction Officer candidates.
• Perform related work and special projects.

What This Job Offers

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