Investigator

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF INVESTIGATOR, OR REACHABLE ON THE INVESTIGATOR CIVIL SERVICE LIST, OR ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 55A PROGRAM. The New York City Department of Transportation provides for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and maintains and enhances the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of City residents.

Job Description: Selected candidate will serve as a Investigator for the Security unit within the Facilities Management Division at the Department of Transportation. Under administrative direction, with latitude to exercise independent initiative and judgment, the selected candidate performs the following: Surveillances Interrogates subjects and witnesses Examines and analyzes employee records Maintains case records, prepares reports Analyzes agency records Makes recommendations as to appropriate action to be taken following investigation Testifies at hearings, may be required to testify at court proceedings May work in close coordination with City investigatory agencies Analyzes and evaluates existing and proposed agency procedures Conducts security surveys of agency operations and facilities Develops security plans Performs training in detection and control procedures to limit misconduct, and incompetency to other agency staff INVESTIGATOR - 31105

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 three years of satisfactory full-time experience as an investigator evaluating credit worthiness, searching for assets, verifying information concerning education, experience, and other personal qualifications bearing upon character and fitness for employment; or performing investigations involving the research, compilation and/or location of evidence or information in order to build a case or uncover activities of a criminal, corrupt, unlawful or unethical nature; or
2. An associate degree from an accredited college or university or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full time experience as described in “1” above; or
3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or
4. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, or “3” above. 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.