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Job Description

*Candidates must be permanent in the Investigator title.

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The NYPD strives to foster a safe and fair city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations, and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between the people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation.

The Civilian Hiring Investigations Unit functions within the Human Resources Division and conducts preliminary background checks on all non-uniform civilian titles and School Crossing Guards. The unit seeks a qualified Investigator whose responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

- Under supervision, with some latitude for independent, initiative and judgment, performs professional investigations of ordinary difficulty designed to prevent or detect violations of tax laws, violations of rules and regulations of various agencies, or determine qualifications for City employment; and perform related work.

- Conduct interviews.

- Will assemble and verify data.

- Will verify information concerning education, experience, and other personal qualifications bearing upon character and fitness of applicants for City employment and trade licenses.

WORK LOCATION:

1 Police Plaza, New York, N.Y. 10038

HOURS/SHIFT:

0900 x 1700

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.

INVESTIGATOR - 31105

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 three years of satisfactory full-time

experience as an investigator evaluating credit worthiness, searching for assets, verifying information concerning education, experience, and other personal qualifications bearing upon character and fitness for employment; or performing investigations involving the research, compilation and/or location of evidence or information in order to build a case or uncover activities of a criminal, corrupt, unlawful or unethical nature; or

2. An associate degree from an accredited college or university or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full time experience as described in “1” above; or

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

4. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, or “3” 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: $ 46,689.00

Salary Max: $ 74,549.00