Investigator (Part-Time)

Skills

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) provides for the care, custody, and control of persons accused of crimes or convicted and sentenced to one year or less of jail time. The Applicant Investigation Unit (AIU) performs an indispensable function within NYCDOC and is essential to DOC's efforts in conducting thorough background investigations on potential correctional officer candidates via various investigative means and practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive background and pre-employment investigations for candidates and personnel.
• Cook up, track, and manage investigative assignments to ensure timely completion of cases.
• Conduct investigative interviews with candidates, subjects, and relevant collateral contacts.
• Gather, analyze, and verify information obtained through interviews, field visits, digital resources, and authorized database research.
• Perform investigative research using internal and external systems, internet resources, public records, and other authorized investigative tools.
• Conduct digital media and online investigative activities in support of background investigations, consistent with departmental policies and investigative objectives.
• Identify and verify information relevant to investigative findings, including aliases, identities, affiliations, and other pertinent records.
• Verify the authenticity and legitimacy of submitted documents through investigative validation and cross-referencing.
• Conduct field visits to residences, businesses, educational institutions, and other relevant locations as required.
• Prepare detailed, accurate, and comprehensive investigative reports documenting findings and conclusions.
• Maintain investigative files, records, and supporting documentation in accordance with legal, departmental, and confidentiality requirements.
• Exercise sound judgment, discretion, and strict confidentiality throughout all phases of the investigative process.
• Collaborate closely with investigative counterparts, supervisors, and related units to support ongoing investigations and special assignments.
• Aid with pre-employment due diligence, special projects, and perform other related investigative duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Participation in the New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS) pension plan.
• Generous paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, personal leave, and designated holidays.
• Paid parental leave and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) benefits, where applicable.
• Deferred Compensation (457) and 401(k) retirement savings plans with voluntary employee contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential counseling, wellness resources, and work-life support services.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and training opportunities to support career advancement.
• Transit and commuter benefits, including pre-tax transportation programs.
• Optional life insurance, disability insurance, and supplemental benefit plans.

Pay

$32.17 – $37.00

Schedule

N/A