Confidential Investigator

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, and City employees, vendors with City contracts, individuals and entities that receive City funds.

The New York City Department of Investigation conducts highly confidential and sensitive investigations into fraud, corruption, misconduct or other illegal or improper activities involving New York City officials, employees and vendors with City contracts.  The selected candidate will be responsible for the investigation of matters involving fraud, waste and abuse related to DOI's Vendor Integrity Monitor Program.

If selected, the candidate will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation. Because the position has a law enforcement and/or investigative function, 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). +

Minimum Qual Requirements

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.

Preferred Skills

- Knowledge of, and demonstrated interest in, law enforcement, criminal justice, and/or civil rights issues.
- Relationship-builder with strong interpersonal skills who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.
- Highly analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining complex work processes.
- Auditing experience or construction experience with large scale capital projects is preferred.
- Familiarity with New York City a plus.

To Apply

All current City Employees may apply by going to Employee Self Service (ESS) http://cityshare/ess Click on Recruiting Activities/Careers and Search for the specific Job ID# 431051.

All other applicants, please go to www.nyc.gov/career/search and search for the specific Job ID# 431051.

Please do not email, mail or fax your resume to DOI directly. Submissions of resumes does not guarantee an interview. Due to the high volume of resumes DOI receives for positions, only selected candidates will be contacted.

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 two 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.

Appointments are subject to Office of Management & Budget approval for budgeted headcount.

Work Location

180 Maiden Lane

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.

The New York City Department of Investigation conducts highly confidential and sensitive investigations into fraud, corruption, misconduct or other illegal or improper activities involving New York City officials, employees and vendors with City contracts.  The selected candidate will be responsible for the investigation of matters involving fraud, waste and abuse related to DOI's Vendor Integrity Monitor Program. PDN-90b4b292-ad08-4097-a89e-f94165c4538b