JOB DESCRIPTION:

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The NYPD strives to foster a safe and fair city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations, and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between the people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation.

Members of the Human Resources Civilian Investigations Unit are tasked with conducting background investigations into candidates who are being considered for appointment to a variety of civilian titles, including but not limited to School Crossing Guards, Community Assistants, and Police Administrative Aides. On average, the Unit processes nearly 1,000 background investigations per year.

Investigators work primarily conducting background checks on potential hires to discover false or misreported information related to previous employment, criminal history, education and character. This role requires thorough investigative skills and a high level of data analysis, as well as the ability to independently verify information. The primary focus of a background investigator is gathering and analyzing information related to an individual. Background investigators also conduct interviews with the candidates. These interviews are typically used to confirm application information but may also follow up on falsehoods or conflicting information that the investigator uncovers over the course of the investigation. Background investigators also prepare and present reports to Supervisors. These reports generally cover the findings of the investigation and highlight any potential issues that the investigator uncovers.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Only those candidates who are permanent in the Investigator title and reachable on the current Civil Service list will be considered for these positions.

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 three 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 from an accredited college or university or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full time experience as described in “1” above; or

3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or

4. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, or “3” above.

Applicants must display a high degree of judgement, tact and diplomacy. All applicants should possess strong written and verbal communication skills. In addition, applicants should be proficient in computer skills, with a strong knowledge of Microsoft Applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Access).

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.