Confidential Investigator

The New York City Department of Investigation (“DOI”) is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the country; its mission is to combat municipal corruption. DOI 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 Department of Investigation (DOI) is seeking a highly skilled Confidential Investigator Level 3 to join Squad 3, which oversees several key New York City agencies, including the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, the Department of Buildings, the Housing Development Corporation, the Department of Small Business Services, the Department of City Planning, the Business Integrity Commission, the Landmarks Preservation Commission, and the Board of Standards and Appeals.

In this investigative role, you will conduct complex and long-term investigations of fraud and corruption involving affordable housing subsidies, development tax credits, and entities engaged in housing-related business with New York City using all types of investigative tools, including subpoenas, interviews, physical and electronic surveillance, undercover operations, and confidential informants.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead investigations into suspected fraud, corruption, and misconduct involving City employees, City-funded housing developers, contractors, vendors, and public benefit recipients.
- Examine a wide range of records and data --including development filings, housing applications, financial statements, and agency records and policies --to detect vulnerabilities and irregularities.
- Plan and execute investigative operations, including interviews of witnesses and subjects, surveillance activities, subpoenas, and fieldwork across New York City.
- Collaborate closely with DOI attorneys, auditors, analysts, and investigators, as well as prosecutors and other law enforcement agencies, in advancing investigations and sharing findings.
- Draft clear investigative reports and written referrals
- Propose operational and procedural reforms to strengthen agency controls and reduce risk.
- Maintain meticulous case documentation in compliance with DOI standards, and uphold confidentiality and integrity in all investigative activities.
- Participate in cross-team case briefings, trainings, and interagency coordination meetings.

If selected, the candidate will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation. In addition, 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).


To Apply

All applicants, including current City Employees may apply by going to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov and search for the specific Job ID # 769605.

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

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

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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.

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.