The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

The DOC’s Applicant Investigation Unit is responsible for the recruitment, investigation, and selection of candidates for the position of Correction Officer. The Applicant Investigation Unit seeks to recruit one (1) Supervisor. Under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the Supervisor will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

- Oversee the daily activities of Investigators to ensure compliance as they relate to AIU’s mission and departmental policies.
- Reviews investigative reports to ensure reliable, accurate and objective vetting process for the Correction
Officer candidates.
- Review and assign case work and maintain an accurate count of subordinates’ caseload.
- Provide on-going case reviews and guidance to all staff in unit to ensure that all case practice requirements are met.
- Rate /evaluate job performance of subordinates.
- Monitor time and leave of subordinate staff and maintain accurate unit coverage during vacations.
- Attend conferences/meetings and transmit to staff information involved
- Meet with the Director to discuss the status of investigations along with ongoing activities and progress and issues that may require
immediate attention.
- Perform related work and special projects as needed.

Preferred Skills

- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent research and analytical skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Firearms qualified is a plus.

INVESTIGATOR (DISCIPLINE) (DOC - 31164

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, inspection, investigation, law enforcement, personnel administration, police 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.

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.