Associate Investigator

In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Associate Investigator or be reachable on the open competitive list for Associate Investigator Exam # 0111 or be eligible under the 55a program. Please indicate this on your resume or cover letter.

Selected candidate will be responsible for the supervision of subordinate staff, assign daily assignments and case work. Train and oversee subordinates' assignments and case work to ensure investigations and inspections follow guidelines and policies set forth in standard operating procedures. Candidate will prepare reports and recommendations for action and may testify in court/administrative proceedings. They will provide guidance and instructions to security staff to ensure security policies and procedures are relayed and followed. They will also be responsible for onsite and field visits and inspections throughout the five boroughs of NYC; May perform surveillance; gather and secure evidence and perform highly confidential investigations. They may conduct interviews of complainants, subjects or witnesses relevant to parties from cases referred from public and governmental entities that pertain to protecting more than 14,000 NYC parking meters and approximately 120,000 official government issued permits, employees and other services. Coordinates and conducts random and scheduled external and internal inspections and audits of materials, supplies and equipment. Undertake special projects and tasks as assigned by the Supervisors. The candidate must abide by the security operations confidentiality requirements while performing duties at all times; must be able to communicate effectively and professionally. Perform other confidential security relate tasks and duties.

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of satisfactory, full-time experience as an investigator evaluating credit worthiness, searching for assets, verifying information concerning education, experience, and other personal qualifications bearing upon character and fitness for employment, or performing investigations involving the research, compilation and/or location of evidence or information in order to build a case or uncover activities of a criminal, corrupt, unlawful or unethical nature; or
2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above; or
3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above; or
4. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above.

- Preference given to candidates possessing a valid NYS Driver's license. - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access is required.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

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/

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 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.