What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investigator 2 position at New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services?
Description
Duties Description
The Investigator 2 will be responsible for conducting investigations for the New York State Board of Examiners of Sex Offenders pursuant to the New York State Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) in order to make a registration determination and to support the Board members written recommendations for the Court. Among other tasks, the Board makes confidential risk level recommendations regarding sex offenders convicted of New York State registerable offenses as well as offenders relocating to New York with convictions in other jurisdictions, including from other states, countries, military and federal.
Further essential job duties include, but are not limited to: verifying offenders’ addresses; reviewing cases and determining what information is needed and the appropriate source for such information; contacting the pertinent authorities in various jurisdictions to gather the necessary materials for appropriate and timely determinations and risk level recommendations to the courts; following up to ensure the correct information is received; coordinating with the assigned Board member and Agency Program Aide to facilitate case processing; supervising and monitoring support staff; reviewing criminal histories of offenders; and contacting other State agencies to ensure the proper coordination of information.
Non-competitive Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Six years of experience in a field investigative position conducting interviews of witnesses and others, taking written statements and affidavits, collecting and analyzing physical and documentary evidence, and preparing detailed written reports of investigative findings. Types of Investigative experience that could be considered qualifying: experience in such positions as police detective, insurance investigator, licensed and registered private investigator, federal investigator, state investigator, municipal investigator, child protective services investigator, in an investigative position involving trial preparations and detailed reports, or investigations within a branch of the Armed Services are examples which meet the Minimum Qualifications. Examples of non-qualifying experience include but are not limited to: experience in routine police patrol work, security guard or related security position, tax collector, collector of delinquent accounts, credit checker, legal assistant/attorney, hotel or store detective, loss prevention officer, parole officer, correction officer, guard, inspector, or experience in adoption and/or foster care placement.
Substitution: An associate degree in criminal justice, cyber security, law enforcement, police science, criminal justice administration, criminology, criminal investigation, police studies, public justice, forensic accounting, forensic psychology, forensic science, economic crime management, or homeland security can substitute for two years of specialized experience; and a bachelor's degree or higher in criminal justice, cyber security, law enforcement, police science, criminal justice administration, criminology, criminal investigation, police studies, public justice, forensic accounting, forensic psychology, forensic science, economic crime management, or homeland security can substitute for four years of specialized experience.
NY HELPS: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Competitive Minimum Qualifications
Permanent service in this title or one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title, SG-16 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law.
Preferred Qualifications: The Investigator 2 should also have a working knowledge of the criminal justice system, strong supervisory and organizational skills, strong investigatory and evaluative skills, the ability to work well with others, the ability to compile and organize written and numerical reports, strong follow-up and the ability to prioritize and keep track of approximately ten to fifteen cases at any given time. Preference is given to candidates with criminal justice backgrounds and/or knowledge of sex offender registration laws.
Additional Comments
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DCJS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Unit at DEIA@dcjs.ny.gov or (518) 485-1704.
Duties Description
The Investigator 2 will be responsible for conducting investigations for the New York State Board of Examiners of Sex Offenders pursuant to the New York State Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) in order to make a registration determination and to support the Board members written recommendations for the Court. Among other tasks, the Board makes confidential risk level recommendations regarding sex offenders convicted of New York State registerable offenses as well as offenders relocating to New York with convictions in other jurisdictions, including from other states, countries, military and federal.
Further essential job duties include, but are not limited to: verifying offenders’ addresses; reviewing cases and determining what information is needed and the appropriate source for such information; contacting the pertinent authorities in various jurisdictions to gather the necessary materials for appropriate and timely determinations and risk level recommendations to the courts; following up to ensure the correct information is received; coordinating with the assigned Board member and Agency Program Aide to facilitate case processing; supervising and monitoring support staff; reviewing criminal histories of offenders; and contacting other State agencies to ensure the proper coordination of information.
Non-competitive Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Six years of experience in a field investigative position conducting interviews of witnesses and others, taking written statements and affidavits, collecting and analyzing physical and documentary evidence, and preparing detailed written reports of investigative findings. Types of Investigative experience that could be considered qualifying: experience in such positions as police detective, insurance investigator, licensed and registered private investigator, federal investigator, state investigator, municipal investigator, child protective services investigator, in an investigative position involving trial preparations and detailed reports, or investigations within a branch of the Armed Services are examples which meet the Minimum Qualifications. Examples of non-qualifying experience include but are not limited to: experience in routine police patrol work, security guard or related security position, tax collector, collector of delinquent accounts, credit checker, legal assistant/attorney, hotel or store detective, loss prevention officer, parole officer, correction officer, guard, inspector, or experience in adoption and/or foster care placement.
Substitution: An associate degree in criminal justice, cyber security, law enforcement, police science, criminal justice administration, criminology, criminal investigation, police studies, public justice, forensic accounting, forensic psychology, forensic science, economic crime management, or homeland security can substitute for two years of specialized experience; and a bachelor's degree or higher in criminal justice, cyber security, law enforcement, police science, criminal justice administration, criminology, criminal investigation, police studies, public justice, forensic accounting, forensic psychology, forensic science, economic crime management, or homeland security can substitute for four years of specialized experience.
NY HELPS: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Competitive Minimum Qualifications
Permanent service in this title or one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title, SG-16 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law.
Preferred Qualifications: The Investigator 2 should also have a working knowledge of the criminal justice system, strong supervisory and organizational skills, strong investigatory and evaluative skills, the ability to work well with others, the ability to compile and organize written and numerical reports, strong follow-up and the ability to prioritize and keep track of approximately ten to fifteen cases at any given time. Preference is given to candidates with criminal justice backgrounds and/or knowledge of sex offender registration laws.
Additional Comments
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DCJS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Unit at DEIA@dcjs.ny.gov or (518) 485-1704.
Salary : $65,001 - $82,656
