Supervising Investigator

City of New York • Queens, NY

12d

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 decision-making, the successful candidates will supervise 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, impartially analyzing evidence and ensuring employees follow the applicable Use of Force directives. The Division also prepares administrative charges when necessary. Supervising Investigators oversee complex investigations and teams of investigators, coordinate with law enforcement and investigative agencies, review reports and recommendations, and may testify at hearings and court proceedings.

The role requires understanding and applying DOC directives, procedures, rules, and regulations, as well as administrative disciplinary procedures and the criminal justice system. Candidates must clear a background investigation and possess a valid New York State driver’s license.

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, including 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, inmates, 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

• At least five years of supervisory or management 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 involving surveillance, subject and witness interviews, and examination and analysis of public or agency records.
• Supervise investigations concerning 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
• Education Level: High school or GED