Technical Investigator

The New York City Department of Investigation (“DOI”) is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the country with a mission of combating municipal corruption. It serves the people of New York City by acting as an independent and nonpartisan watchdog for New York City government, City agencies, and City employees, vendors with City contracts, individuals and entities that receive City funds.

The Investigator will support a range of confidential investigations related to allegations of criminal activity including fraud, and/or misconduct by conducting authorized and/or court-ordered covert electronic recordings, handling and archiving electronic evidence collected using devices including analog and digital audio video recorders, photographic equipment and computer network data delivery systems. Duties include establishing and preserving the chain of custody for electronic, digital and physical evidence, logging and securing property, assisting with field assignments involving the use of electronic recording devices, photo-documenting locations during the execution of search warrants, and participating on a team of investigators to complete investigation activity. Duties will also include the controlled allocation, testing and demonstration of technical equipment issued to field investigators using an electronic database system. This professional will evaluate, recommend and propose justifications for procuring state-of-the-art technical equipment and will respond to special requests from the DOI Communications Unit for capturing agency related news media events utilizing various forms of capture devices.

Minimum Qual Requirements

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.

Preferred Skills

1. Proficiency with personal computer systems, including Microsoft and Apple operating systems;

2. Ability to anticipate and respond to changing priorities;

3. Strong attention to detail and high concern for data accuracy;

6. Strong work ethic;

5. Strong communication skills and an ability to testify to findings in Grand Jury and Trial proceedings;

6. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and an ability to effectively handle multiple internal and external requests for services offered by the Technical Services Unit.

7. Familiarity with commonly used methods for gathering and handling electronic evidence, including acceptable chain of custody guidelines.

8. Previous law enforcement experience

To Apply

All current City Employees may apply by going to Employee Self Service (ESS) http://cityshare/ess Click on Recruiting Activities/Careers and

Search for the specific Job ID# 285750.

All other applicants, please go to www.nyc.gov/career/search and search for the specific Job ID#

285750.

Please do not email, mail or fax your resume to DOI directly. Submissions of resumes does not guarantee an interview. Due to the high volume of resumes DOI receives for positions, only selected candidates will be contacted.

The City of New York is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to a policy of non-discrimination. We are committed to recruiting a diverse and inclusive talent pool.

Work Location

80 Maiden Lane

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.