Corruption Investigator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Duties Description Directs, supervises, or performs confidential investigations of the occurrence or the suspected occurrence of fraud, waste, abuse, or corruption within or related to fulfilling the statutory and constitutional responsibilities of the Comptroller. Under the general direction of the Chief Investigator and Division of Investigations Executive Management, the Investigator directs, supervises, and performs confidential investigations of alleged corruption, fraud, waste, or abuse related to public funds or governmental agencies and municipalities. Minimum Qualifications 8+ years of full-time experience as a Police or Peace Officer at the local, state or federal level.

6+ years of full-time experience conducting criminal investigations, with an emphasis on white-collar crime (including fraud, public corruption, embezzlement, healthcare fraud and other financial or regulatory offenses). Maintain a current and valid New York State driver's license. Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Experience in conducting complex financial, white collar, and public corruption investigations including all aspects of public corruption, embezzlement, money laundering, financial statement fraud, and fraud related to falsifying public records.

Knowledge of criminal law and procedure including laws and procedures for gathering and preserving physical and testimonial evidence. Ability to manage an active caseload, handle multiple examinations simultaneously, and prioritize assignments. Strong verbal and written communication skills including experience in conducting interviews, testifying, and the ability to present complex analyses and criminal activities comprehensibly.

Knowledge of State and local government operations. Ability to work well with staff at all levels of the organization. Ability to take on responsibility and function independently.

Must maintain a high level of integrity and discretion. Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and ability to function as part of a team. Ability to gather documents and preserve evidence to support the outcome of investigations; engage in field activity as needed, including surveillance and the collection and preservation of physical evidence to support the investigation.

Ability to travel across the State required. Ability to use and work with a variety of hardware tools and software programs is expected. Telecommuting: The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency's mission and operational needs.

Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee's primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.

Reasonable Accommodation: The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924. Equal Opportunity Employment: The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives.

All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers. The Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications. OSC offers competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education, and professional development.

We provide a professional environment where employees are encouraged to push themselves while maintaining work-life balance. Our generous benefits package includes: A state pension with vesting after five years' service Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) NYS Deferred Compensation plan Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds Holiday and paid time off Shift and geographic pay differentials A committed continuous learning environment Informational Brown Bag sessions Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas And much more Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.