• Confidential Investigator

    City of New York (New York, NY)


    Job Description

    The New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the country with a mission of combating municipal corruption. It serves the people of New York City by acting as an independent and nonpartisan watchdog for New York City government, City agencies, City employees, vendors with City contracts, individuals, and entities that receive City funds.

     

    DOI seeks an entry-level Investigator to join our Background Investigation Unit. Our Backgrounds Unit vets candidates City-wide for some of the most critical positions, including the City’s senior management level staff, employees with financial authority, access to the City’s digital security, or judicial and law enforcement employees. Your investigations will play a vital role in ensuring the integrity of New York City’s leadership.

    Key Responsibilities:

    - Conduct comprehensive, confidential investigations into individuals being considered for senior and sensitive City positions.

     

    - Analyze and verify information from a wide range of sources: financial and criminal records, employment histories, and more.

     

    - Prepare clear, unbiased investigative reports that help decision-makers maintain the highest standards of public service.

     

    - Manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

     

    - Engage in critical thinking and fact-finding the backbone of every great investigator.

     

    If selected, the candidate will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation. Due to the position consisting of law enforcement and/or investigative functions, the candidate's consumer credit history will be reviewed during the background investigation as permitted by NYC Administrative Code 8-107(24)(b)(2)(A).

    CONFIDENTIAL INVESTIGATOR - 31143

    Qualifications

    1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in an industrial or governmental agency in the field of investigation, auditing, law enforcement, security, inspections, or in a major operational area of the agency in which the appointment is to be made; or

    2.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or

    3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

     

    Additional Information

     

    The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

     

    Salary Min: $ 50,775.00

     

    Salary Max: $ 56,000.00