Supervising Investigator

City of New York•Long Island City, NY

About The Position

NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service. DOF’s Sheriff’s Office serves and enforces court mandates, orders of protection, warrants, decrees, and property seizures. Additionally, the Sheriff’s Office conducts criminal investigations of real property fraud, tax crimes, and the trafficking of illegal and untaxed tobacco products and synthetic narcotics, and monitors defendants referred by the courts for electronic monitoring. The Supervising Investigator will investigate fraud and other financial crimes within the jurisdiction of the Office of the Sheriff. This position involves planning, coordinating, and overseeing investigations, preparing detailed reports, and providing recommendations to managerial staff for decision-making. The role also includes supervising and instructing Investigator Level 1 staff in law enforcement techniques, conducting briefings, and ensuring investigations are conducted thoroughly and professionally.

Requirements

ONLY CANDIDATES WHO HAVE A PERMANENT ASSOCIATE FRAUD INVESTIGATOR CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR WHO ARE REACHABLE ON THE CURRENT ASSOCIATE FRAUD INVESTIGATOR EXAM NO. 4013 WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW.
PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN) OR LIST NUMBER WHEN APPLYING AND INDICATE IN YOUR COVER LETTER IF YOU ARE A PERMANENT ASSOCIATE FRAUD INVESTIGATOR.
1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of satisfactory, full-time experience, acquired within the United States in one or a combination of the following: performing investigations involving criminal and/or fraudulent activities; evaluating credit histories; searching for assets; and/or researching, compiling and/or locating evidence or information in order to build a case or uncover activities of criminal, corrupt, unlawful or unethical nature involving public or private funds, one year of which shall have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or
2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 12 semester credits from an accredited United States college in criminal justice, forensic science, police science, criminology, criminal justice administration and planning, and/or law or related field and three years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above, one year of which shall have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or
3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above, one year of which shall have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or
4. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and have one year of supervisory or administrative experience in the areas described in "1" above.
Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits, from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 6 semester credits in the areas described in "2" above for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct complex fraud investigations and gather, analyze, and evaluate evidence related to suspected fraudulent activities.
Prepare detailed investigative reports, recommendations, and analysis for managerial review and action. Ensure all documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with legal standards.
Plan and coordinate investigation schedules, assignments, and timelines. Ensure that all aspects of the investigation are handled efficiently and within established guidelines.
Instruct and train Investigator Level 1 staff in law enforcement techniques, investigative methods, and applicable legal procedures. Monitor performance and provide ongoing guidance to ensure high-quality investigative work.
Lead regular staff meetings or briefings to update team members on the status of ongoing investigations, assign new tasks, and ensure that the investigative process is proceeding as planned.
Work closely with other law enforcement agencies and legal teams, to gather information, share insights, and provide updates on investigative progress.
Ensure all investigations adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and departmental policies. Maintain a strong understanding of relevant statutes and ensure adherence to legal and ethical standards in all investigative work.
Oversee and manage cases, providing guidance on complex issues and ensuring that investigations are progressing in a timely manner.

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