Supervising Investigator

City of New York • New York, NY

7h

About The Position

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) seeks Supervising Investigators for its Investigation Division. Under the direction of a Deputy Director for the Investigation Division, and with latitude to exercise independent judgment and make decisions, the Supervising Investigator oversees criminal and/or non-criminal investigations that are unique, highly confidential, and sensitive.

The Investigation Division investigates Use of Force incidents within DOC in a timely and efficient manner and analyzes evidence objectively. It ensures employees act within the guidelines of DOC Use of Force directives and prepares administrative charges when necessary. The role involves supervising investigators, coordinating with law enforcement and investigative agencies, reviewing reports and recommendations, and testifying at hearings and court proceedings.

Requirements

• A four-year high school diploma or equivalent and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in one or more listed fields: 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 appointing agency; or a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Successful candidates must clear a background investigation.
• A valid New York State driver’s license.
• Ability to be objective and thorough when investigating law enforcement personnel, people in custody, confidential witnesses, and informants.
• Excellent communication, analytical, research, problem-solving, presentation, and writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory or management background, with five or more years of experience.
• Experience working with prosecutors to develop cases and testifying at hearings and court proceedings.
• Significant knowledge of NYPD investigative procedures and processes, NYPD special victims’ squads, and the New York City criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, consent decrees, minimum standards, and other legal mandates affecting corrections, investigations, and the criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of DOC rules, regulations, directives, and protocols.
• Experience conducting investigations using varied data sources, such as eJusticeNY, CLEAR, IIS, IFCOM, Webcrims, rap sheets, watchdog registries, and social media platforms.
• Firearms qualification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of investigators conducting confidential, highly complex, and/or special investigations, including surveillance, subject and witness interrogations, and examination and analysis of public or agency records.
• Supervise investigations of reported or alleged Use of Force incidents.
• Liaise with the Department of Investigation, the New York City Police Department, and/or District Attorneys’ offices regarding investigations.
• Prepare, review, evaluate, and act on reports, studies, and recommendations submitted for administrative action; make recommendations regarding investigations.
• Coordinate closely with federal, state, and city investigative and law enforcement agencies.
• Testify at hearings and court proceedings.
• Apply DOC directives, procedures, rules, and regulations, and administrative disciplinary procedures and criminal justice system knowledge.

What This Job Offers

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