The NYC Department of Probation (DOP) is a world leader in working creatively and effectively engaging with people under court-mandated community supervision. Through innovative partnerships with people and organizations throughout the New York City, DOP provides opportunities for those on probation to access services and opportunities that positively impact their life trajectory. Following the best current data on “what works,” staff at DOP engage in meaningful relationships with those on probation in an effort to enhance community safety and decrease recidivism.

The Department is seeking to hire Investigators, with some latitude for independent initiative, judgment and decision making, and in close collaboration with Administration, Adult and Juvenile Operations, responsibilities will include but not limited to:

- Working closely with Probation Officers and other staff on complex, long-term investigations/monitoring;
- Using public records, databases, and social media to research case subjects;
- Analyzing telecommunications and other records;
- Capturing and documenting case-relevant online content;
- Preparing memorandums, spreadsheets, charts, and graphs, both for internal and external use;
- Mapping mobile (cell) devices site records;
- Data-mining and conducting proactive research;
- Establishing links, discerning activity patterns within on-line and social media;
- Coordinating with other bureaus and units within the Department of Probation, as well as with private and government entities;
- May be required to testify under oath about research and analysis;
- Conducting background and other investigative interview;
- May perform other related duties as assigned.

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in one or more of the fields of accounting, auditing, correction administration, criminal justice administration and planning, forensic science, and security, 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
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

- Candidates must be adaptable, organized, comfortable working with data. - Excellent Communication Skills. - Experience working in law enforcement or using any of the following applications will be considered a plus: Sytecch ADACS, Pen-Link, Thomson Reuters CLEAR, Lexis Nexis Accurint, Ringtail, and i2 Analyst’s Notebook.

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.