Deputy Director of Investigations

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: keeping industries free of organized crime and other forms of corruption; ensuring 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.

About the Role

Under the direction of the Chief of Investigations, and with wide latitude for the use of independent judgment and initiative, the Deputy Director of Investigations supervises investigators and market agents assigned to enforce regulatory compliance and conduct investigations.

Responsibilities

• Enforce regulatory compliance within the trade waste industry and public wholesale markets.
• Conduct investigations related to organized crime, illegal business activities, and regulatory violations.
• Supervise and lead investigators and market agents.
• Work various shifts and hours as required.

Requirements

• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s education department or a recognized accrediting organization.
• Two years of satisfactory full-time experience performing code enforcement inspection, investigation, or law enforcement functions; or Special Patrolman Status.
• Must be found qualified to serve as a Special Patrolman, as governed by NYC Administrative Code Section 14-106 and Chapter 13 of Title 38 of the Rules of the City of New York. This designation must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• 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 the time of designation.
• A motor vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York, which must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Qualifications

• A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to the minimum requirements.
• College education may substitute 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 required experience. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its equivalent and at least one year of qualifying experience.
• 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 coordinating complex and confidential investigations, including racketeering, illegal business activities, and regulatory violations.
• Experience investigating organized crime.
• Proficiency with Salesforce, MS Office, and conducting open-source searches.
• Ability to lead and manage investigators.

Benefits

• Eligibility for the 55-a Program for qualified persons with a disability. Indicate interest at the top of your resume and cover letter.
• Potential eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website for more information.

Pay

$77,211.00 – $106,022.00

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.