Investigator

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

The DOC’s Applicant Investigation Unit is responsible for the recruitment, investigation and selection of candidates for the position of Correction Officer. The Applicant Investigation Unit seeks to recruit Fifteen (2) Investigators. Under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the Investigators will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

- Ensures that candidate’s background checks are sent out and received.
- Prepares reports, plans and coordinates investigation schedules and
assignments.
- Run background checks through EJustice, IIS, IFCOM, Webcrims, Google
and various watchdog registries.
- Contact and interview candidates.
- Gather information through collateral contacts.
- Formulate questions for the candidates based on documents procured during
the course of the investigation process.
- Ensures the legitimacy of submitted documents and run cross checks for
authenticity.
- Perform field visits to businesses, communities and other contacts.
- Perform general checks of various social media, along with other
investigatory practices, to ensure the vetting process for the best Correction
Officer candidates and.
- Perform related work and special projects.

Preferred Skills

- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent research and analytical skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Firearms qualified is a plus.

INVESTIGATOR (DISCIPLINE) (DOC - 31164

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in one or more of the fields of accounting, auditing, correction administration, criminal justice administration and planning, forensic science, inspection, investigation, law enforcement, personnel administration, police science, and security, 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

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.