Associate Fraud Investigator

Candidates must be permanent in the Associate Fraud Investigator civil service title or permanent in a comparable civil service title eligible for a 6.1.9 title change. Include your Employee Identification Number (EIN) when applying and indicate your permanent civil service title in your cover letter.

About the role

The NYC Department of Finance (DOF) administers the city’s tax revenue laws fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service. DOF’s Sheriff’s Office enforces court mandates, conducts criminal investigations of real property fraud, tax crimes, and trafficking of illegal and untaxed tobacco products and synthetic narcotics, and monitors defendants for electronic monitoring.

Associate Fraud Investigators perform complex and responsible investigations of fraud activities involving social benefit programs or tax laws. In the Department of Finance, they may also prepare and issue summonses for violations of vehicle parking laws, rules, and regulations.

The Bureau of Criminal Investigations (BCI) enforces laws and regulations involving Real Property Fraud, untaxed tobacco products, and Operation Padlock to Protect (OPTP). Through OPTP, the unit conducts inspections, tracks violations, and ensures business compliance. The BCI also manages case documentation, records, and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cooperative relationships and perform joint investigations of confidential matters with authorized representatives from federal, state, and other municipal agencies regarding investigative, legal, and administrative issues.
• Collaborate with law enforcement agencies at federal, state, and local levels, such as the Office of the Inspector General/Department of Investigation and other investigative or prosecutorial offices.
• Review case records, prepare reports, and submit recommendations for investigative actions.
• Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations of suspected fraud, financial crimes, and deed fraud.
• Collect, analyze, and document evidence, including records and other relevant data.
• Interview witnesses, suspects, and victims to gather information and build cases.
• Prepare detailed investigative reports and maintain accurate case files.
• Collaborate with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, and private sector organizations.
• Testify in court as needed to support the prosecution of fraud cases.
• Stay informed about current trends and techniques in fraud and financial crime investigation.
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities to enhance investigative skills and knowledge.

Requirements

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of satisfactory, full-time experience acquired within the United States in one or a combination of the following:

• Performing investigations involving criminal and/or fraudulent activities;
• Evaluating credit histories;
• Searching for assets; and/or
• Researching, compiling, and/or locating evidence or information to build a case or uncover criminal, corrupt, unlawful, or unethical activities involving public or private funds.

One year of this experience must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Alternate qualifications:

• An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 12 semester credits in criminal justice, forensic science, police science, criminology, criminal justice administration and planning, law, or related field, and three years of experience as described above, one year of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience as described above, one year of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above. All candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its equivalent and one year of supervisory or administrative experience in the areas described.

Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits (including or supplemented by 6 semester credits in the areas described) for one year of experience.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with fraud investigations, risk analysis, or identity verification.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information professionally.
• Knowledge of CLEAR and Accurint preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.

Additional Information

• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
• This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program.
• This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter if you wish to be considered through this program.
• As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website for more information.
• New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. 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.

Pay

$69,880.00 – $80,362.00