Under the aegis of the NYC Department of Investigation (DOI), the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) conducts confidential and sensitive investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption, misconduct, and other improper activities by NYCHA employees, residents, and contractors. OIG also conducts proactive and systemic investigations of NYCHA’s operations, policies, and finances, which result in broad-based policy recommendations as well as significant financial recoveries and criminal prosecutions.

NYCHA-OIG is seeking a Confidential Investigator L2, under supervision, with some latitude for independent judgment and decision making. Working closely with the supervisory staff, the select candidates will assist in training newly hired OIG confidential investigators and DOI interns in the basic methods and techniques on conducting an array of vendor and tenant fraud investigations and/or relevant employee misconduct.

The selected candidate will perform assignments that may include, but not be limited to:

1. Develop an understanding of NYCHA’s policies, procedures, and programs.
2. Conduct comprehensive investigations relating to NYCHA residents, employees, and vendors.
3. Conduct fieldwork, interviews, and special projects, as needed.
4. Conduce background checks of for-profit and not-for-profit vendors and principals seeking to do business with NYCHA.
5. Research, analyze records and documents of related investigative materials.
6. Prepare and edit reports regarding investigative findings which include recommendations to NYCHA.
7. Review memoranda, correspondences, agreements, and reports.
8. Participate in various investigative operations including undercover surveillance, executing search warrants and arrests.
9. Interact as necessary, with other Managerial staff, as well as with NYCHA officials and representatives from other law enforcement agencies and/or prosecutors’ offices.
10. Testify at hearings/trials regarding investigative findings.

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

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.

1. A minimum of three (3) years of work experience in any of the following fields: investigation, law enforcement, criminal justice, and/or security. 2. Demonstrated ability to analyze and assess and draw conclusion based on a multitude of complex documents/data. 3. Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and other investigative databases. 4. Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, and organized reports. 5. Strong interpersonal skills, verbal communication and interviewing skills. 6. Retired law enforcement officer with less than five (5) years of separation. 7. Possess a valid pistol permit and carry privileges in NYC. 8. Possess a valid driver’s license.

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

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.