Inspector General

About the role

The New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) seeks to fill the position of Inspector General for OIG-NYPD. This role leads the unit in systemic oversight of the NYPD, managing and overseeing investigations and reviews of NYPD's operations, policies, programs, and practices.

Responsibilities

• Managing and overseeing systemic investigations and reviews of the NYPD's operations, policies, practices, and programs including document requests and issuance of subpoenas, reviews of records, interviews, and related investigative activities.
• Drafting and editing reports of investigative findings that include recommendations to the NYPD.
• Representing the Commissioner and DOI before the NYPD; federal, state, and local prosecutor and law enforcement agencies; other City agencies; and community organizations and the public concerning matters relating to DOI's responsibilities.
• Supervising the OIG-NYPD staff of investigators, attorneys, policy analysts, auditors, and outreach personnel in the performance of investigations, reviews, and community engagement.
• Participating in the recruitment and hiring of OIG-NYPD staff, including ensuring proper training and awareness in current policing and accountability issues.
• Maintaining familiarity with current policing issues, both at NYPD and nationwide, to identify possible areas of concern and topics for further review.
• Performing other assignments of a confidential or sensitive nature as directed by agency leadership.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four years of full-time experience in investigation, auditing, law enforcement, law security, management analysis, or in a major operational area of the agency to which the assignment is to be made; at least 18 months of which must have been in a supervisory, administrative, managerial or executive capacity, and the approval of the Commissioner of Investigation;
• Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have the approval of the Commissioner of Investigation and 18 months of supervisory, administrative, managerial or executive experience; or 18 months of experience in the exercise of discretion and professional judgment in significant policy matters related to criminal justice or areas particularly relevant to the Office of the Inspector General to which the candidate would be assigned.

Preferred Skills

• Ten or more years of investigative, legal, or oversight experience - preferably at a police oversight entity, inspector general's office, or prosecutor's office - conducting and supervising complex investigations.
• Demonstrated ability in drafting and editing large, complex, public reports and knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of systemic investigations including but not limited to assessing complex data analysis for patterns, performing large scale document and policy review, conducting interviews, identifying findings of potential deficiencies or weaknesses, and recommending improvements to policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the organization, duties, and policies of local police departments the laws and regulations governing policing and police oversight and accountability issues. Experience with NYPD or NYC government agencies and operations, policies, and procedures is a plus.
• Professional experience managing multiple operations and supervising staff.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, and conflict resolution skills.
• Juris Doctor, Certified Fraud Examiner, and/or other relevant degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, or social sciences.
• Proven ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Highest professional and ethical standards.
• Project management experience and ability to identify and optimize work flow.
• The ability to interact with a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives and to communicate effectively with all who have a stake in policing, including but not limited to the general public, complainants, community organizations, NYPD employees, and other City officials.
• The ability to carry out the duties of the IG for the NYPD in a manner that reflects sound judgment, independence, fairness, and objectivity.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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/.

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.

Additional Information

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.