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Associate Investigator

  1. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Posted on: 08/16/2024
  1. Full-time

Location

MANHATTAN

  1. Exam may be required

Department

Security

$66,114.00 – $74,549.00

Job Description

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF ASSOCIATE INVESTIGATOR, OR REACHABLE ON THE ASSOCIATE INVESTIGATOR CIVIL SERVICE LIST, OR ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 55A PROGRAM.

Under supervision, with latitude for independent action and decision, performs surveillances, interrogates, subjects and witnesses, examines and analyzes employee records. Maintains case records, prepares reports, and analyzes agency records. Makes recommendations as to appropriate action to be taken following investigation. Testifies at hearings. May testify at court proceedings. May work in close coordination with City investigatory agencies. Analyzes and evaluates existing and proposed agency procedures. Conducts security surveys of agency operations and facilities. Develops security plans. Performs training in detection and control procedures to limit misconduct and incompetency to other agency staff.


Minimum Qualifications

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.


Preferred Skills

1. Operational knowledge of Security CCTV cameras and recording devices 2. Operational knowledge of Mobile handheld devices i.e. tablets, laptops, Cellular phones 3. Operational knowledge and proficient is Microsoft Windows 10, MS Word and MS Excel 4. Valid NYS Driver’s License 5. Able to lift and carry 40lbs
55a Program

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.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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.

Job ID

644980

Title code

31121

Civil service title

ASSOCIATE INVESTIGATOR (NOT PR

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Associate Investigator

  1. Entry-Level

Job level

01

Number of positions

3

Work location

55 Water St Ny Ny

  1. Building Operations & Maintenance

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