The New York City Business Integrity Commission (BIC) is a regulatory and law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the trade waste industry and the City’s public wholesale markets. Businesses seeking to operate in these industries within the City of New York must, by law, apply to BIC and be approved by BIC for the requisite license or registration. BIC’s goals include: to keep industries free of organized crime and other forms of corruption; to ensure that regulated businesses are able to compete fairly; that customers receive equitable treatment, and that regulated businesses do not present a harm to public safety and conduct their affairs with honesty and integrity.

Responsibilities will include conducting enforcement, drafting violations, handling complaints; preparing investigative plans; analyzing information; conducting surveillance; interviewing witnesses, suspects, customers and preparing investigative reports.

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Minimum Qualifications

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s education department or a recognized accrediting organization and two years of satisfactory full-time experience performing code enforcement inspection, investigation or law enforcement functions; or

Special Patrolman Status
This class of positions is designated for Special Patrolman status by the NYC Police Department, as governed by NYC Administrative Code Section 14-106 and Chapter 13 of Title 38 of the Rules of the City of New York. Therefore, candidates must be found qualified to serve as a Special Patrolman. This designation must be maintained for the duration of employment. The qualifications for Special Patrolman include being at least 21 years of age, a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the City of New York at time of designation.

License Requirement
A motor vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

2. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” above. College education may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of 60 semester credits, including or supplemented by 12 semester credits in police science and/or criminal justice, for one year of the requirement experience. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least one year of experience as described in “1” above.

Special Patrolman Status
This class of positions is designated for Special Patrolman status by the NYC Police Department, as governed by NYC Administrative Code Section 14-106 and Chapter 13 of Title 38 of the Rules of the City of New York. Therefore, candidates must be found qualified to serve as a Special Patrolman. This designation must be maintained for the duration of employment. The qualifications for Special Patrolman include being at least
21 years of age, a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the City of New York at time of designation.

License Requirement
A motor vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

To be eligible for placement to Assignment Levels II or III, individuals must have at least one year of experience in Assignment I.

Preferred Skills

- Strong law enforcement experience. - Experience investigating organized crime. - Experience investigating complex and confidential investigations including racketeering, illegal business activities and regulatory violations. - Strong oral and written communication skills. - Strong organizational skills. - Self-motivated. - Proficiency with Salesforce, Microsoft Office and conducting open-source searches. - Ability to work various shifts and hours as required.

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.