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City of New York

Confidential Investigator

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

DOI serves the people of New York City by acting as an independent and nonpartisan watchdog for New ... digital security and legal and investigative positions. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct ...

City of New York

Investigator - 788989

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

DOI serves the people of New York City by acting as an independent and nonpartisan watchdog for New ... digital security and legal and investigative positions. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct ...

Custom Goods

Network Administrator

Carson, CA · On-site

$125K - $130K/yr

Experience supporting physical security systems (e.g., Avigilon, Digital Watchdog, Honeywell WinPak). Core Competencies * Analytical and problem-solving mindset * Strong documentation and ...

Customs Goods LLC

Network Administrator

Carson, CA · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

Experience supporting physical security systems (e.g., Avigilon, Digital Watchdog, Honeywell WinPak). Core Competencies * Analytical and problem-solving mindset * Strong documentation and ...

Customs Goods LLC

Network Administrator

Carson, CA · On-site

$125K - $130K/yr

Experience supporting physical security systems (e.g., Avigilon, Digital Watchdog, Honeywell WinPak). Core Competencies * Analytical and problem-solving mindset * Strong documentation and ...

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Senior Investigator - 788980

City of New York

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

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Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 81 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

627th of 854 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Job Description

The New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the country; its mission is to combat municipal corruption. DOI serves the people of New York City by acting as an independent and nonpartisan watchdog for New York City government, City agencies, and City employees, vendors with City contracts, individuals and entities that receive City funds.
DOI seeks an experienced Investigator to join our Background Investigation Unit ("BIU"). Your investigations will play a vital role in ensuring the integrity of New York City's leadership as the BIU investigates City employees for some of the most critical positions. These include, but are not limited to, citywide executive management, employees with financial authority, access to the City's digital security and legal and investigative positions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive, sensitive investigations of individuals under consideration for City appointments to positions of public trust.
- Analyze, evaluate, and authenticate information obtained from the employee and diverse sources, including financial records, criminal history, employment records, education credentials, and other public and open-source intelligence.
- Prepare clear, unbiased investigative reports to support City agencies in their hiring and promotion decisions.
- Manage and complete a large caseload with time sensitive goals, within a team-driven environment.
If selected, the candidate will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation. In addition, for positions that have a law enforcement and/or investigative function, the candidate's consumer credit history will be reviewed during the background investigation, and as otherwise permitted by NYC Administrative Code 8-107(24)(b)(2)(A)
- Serve as an additional resource for junior investigators.
- Apply critical thinking and sound judgment to evaluate information, resolve discrepancies, and provide accurate investigative findings.
CONFIDENTIAL INVESTIGATOR - 31143

Qualifications

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in an industrial or governmental agency in the field of investigation, auditing, law enforcement, security, inspections, or in a major operational area of the agency in which the appointment is to be made; or
2.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

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.

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