Investigator Level 1

City of New York • New York, NY

13d • $49,148 - $49,148

About The Position

The Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) is responsible for investigating, mediating, and prosecuting complaints filed by the public against New York City police officers. These complaints can involve allegations of excessive force, abuse of authority, discourtesy, offensive language, untruthful statements, racial profiling, and biased policing. The CCRB is the largest police oversight agency in the United States, investigating approximately 4,500 complaints annually. The Investigations Division, led by the Chief of Investigations, includes General Investigations Squads, Racial Profiling and Bias-Based Policing Squads, a Case Closing Squad, a Special Operations Unit, and a Training Unit. Level 1 Investigators are entry-level positions within this division, tasked with conducting impartial investigations of civilian complaints against NYPD officers alleging misconduct within the CCRB's jurisdiction. This involves collecting and analyzing evidence, interviewing various parties, conducting legal research, and drafting comprehensive reports. The ability to write well and a genuine enjoyment of writing are highly valued for this role, as preparing closing reports is a critical aspect of the job.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university

Nice To Haves

• Excellent writing skills
• Someone that truly enjoys writing

Responsibilities

• Receive, manage and impartially investigate a caseload of civilian complaints alleging that NYPD Members of service used excessive force, abused their authority, behaved discourteously, used offensive language, or made false official statements.
• Determine whether complaints fall within the CCRB’s jurisdiction.
• Schedule and conduct interviews of complainants, witnesses and officers. (Officers are typically accompanied by their union representatives).
• Identify, secure and analyze evidence, including but not limited to police reports, body-worn camera and other video footage, medical records, and more.
• Analyze and interpret rules, regulations and policies as outlined in the NYPD Patrol Guide.
• Draft detailed transcriptions/summaries of all interviews
• Draft closing reports that concisely describe factual findings, applicable rules, and reasoning for recommended case dispositions, which will be reviewed by CCRB Board members.
• Participate or collaborate in field-investigation activities to identify and gather evidence

Benefits

• Intensive multi-week orientation training
• Managed by supervisors with investigative and administrative experience
• Knowledgeable about policing in a democratic society, New York City Police Department procedures, legal principles governing use of force, search and seizure, and other relevant aspects of law.
• Comprehensive in-service training
• Challenging and meaningful responsibilities
• Diverse and inclusive work environment
• Mentor assignment and support
• Opportunity for promotions and career advancement
• The full array of collectively bargained for benefits that come with membership in DC 37

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level