What are the responsibilities and job description for the Confidential Investigator position at NYC Department of Social Services?
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, and City employees, vendors with City contracts, individuals and entities that receive City funds.
DOI is seeking an entry-level Investigator to conduct confidential investigations concerning fraud and corruption, and inquiries about the affairs, operations, methods, programs, accounts, personnel, and efficiency of City agencies, City employees and vendors, and recipients of City funds. This position is within a unit that specializes in, among other things, embezzlement and fraud involving City contracts. The Investigator's duties may including, but are not limited to: developing investigative plans and strategies; identifying, obtaining, and analyzing relevant evidence and records; conducting interviews; participating in field work including undercover surveillance; executing search warrants and arrests; working with other investigative/law enforcement/prosecutorial agencies; testifying in a grand jury and/or court; and/or developing an understanding of City policies, procedures, and programs. The Investigator may from time-to-time work on multi-disciplinary teams with other DOI investigators, auditors, and City agency staff. The selected candidate should be able to identify, gather, and analyze relevant evidence and data, and must be able to draft written reports, memoranda, referrals and policy recommendations. This position is ideally suited for a candidate with some investigative experience who is interested in law enforcement and who is inquisitive, resourceful, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to perform effectively both independently and as part of a team. Confidential Investigators will need to successfully complete a training program in relevant law enforcement and investigative tools and techniques. This training may lead to certification as a New York State Peace Officer.
If selected, the candidate will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation, during which the candidate's consumer credit history will be reviewed, as otherwise permitted by NYC Administrative Code 8-107(24)(b)(2)(A).
Preferred Skills
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
To Apply
All applicants, including current City Employees may apply by going to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID 689020.
Please do not email, mail, or fax your resume to DOI directly. Submissions of resumes do not guarantee an interview. Due to the high volume of resumes DOI receives for positions, only selected candidates will be contacted.
Appointments are subject to Office of Management & Budget approval for budgeted headcount.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Minimum Qualifications
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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.
DOI is seeking an entry-level Investigator to conduct confidential investigations concerning fraud and corruption, and inquiries about the affairs, operations, methods, programs, accounts, personnel, and efficiency of City agencies, City employees and vendors, and recipients of City funds. This position is within a unit that specializes in, among other things, embezzlement and fraud involving City contracts. The Investigator's duties may including, but are not limited to: developing investigative plans and strategies; identifying, obtaining, and analyzing relevant evidence and records; conducting interviews; participating in field work including undercover surveillance; executing search warrants and arrests; working with other investigative/law enforcement/prosecutorial agencies; testifying in a grand jury and/or court; and/or developing an understanding of City policies, procedures, and programs. The Investigator may from time-to-time work on multi-disciplinary teams with other DOI investigators, auditors, and City agency staff. The selected candidate should be able to identify, gather, and analyze relevant evidence and data, and must be able to draft written reports, memoranda, referrals and policy recommendations. This position is ideally suited for a candidate with some investigative experience who is interested in law enforcement and who is inquisitive, resourceful, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to perform effectively both independently and as part of a team. Confidential Investigators will need to successfully complete a training program in relevant law enforcement and investigative tools and techniques. This training may lead to certification as a New York State Peace Officer.
If selected, the candidate will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation, during which the candidate's consumer credit history will be reviewed, as otherwise permitted by NYC Administrative Code 8-107(24)(b)(2)(A).
Preferred Skills
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to balance multiple assignments simultaneously and function in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Willingness and ability to learn and use a variety of computer systems.
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
To Apply
All applicants, including current City Employees may apply by going to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID 689020.
Please do not email, mail, or fax your resume to DOI directly. Submissions of resumes do not guarantee an interview. Due to the high volume of resumes DOI receives for positions, only selected candidates will be contacted.
Appointments are subject to Office of Management & Budget approval for budgeted headcount.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or
- Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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.
