Confidential Investigator - New York City, NY : Job Details

The New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the country with a mission of combating municipal corruption. It 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 is seeking a Confidential Investigator who will be responsible for conducting investigations concerning fraud and corruption, and inquiries about the affairs, functions, accounts, methods, personnel, and efficiency of City agencies. Specifically, the selected candidate will focus on various City agencies including the City's Department of Administrative Services, Health and Mental Hygiene, Finance, Consumer and Workers Protection and Conflicts of Interest Board. The selected candidate is expected to identify, marshal, and analyze relevant evidence, including financial records, mobile telephone records, and other records derived from law enforcement databases and City agencies; conduct interviews and take statements; plan field operations including physical surveillance and search warrants; collaborate with other law enforcement agencies such as county, state, and federal prosecutors, NYPD, and FBI; liaise with officials at City agencies; and produce written reports and internal memoranda concerning investigative findings and policy recommendations. Findings of criminality will be referred for prosecution, and the selected candidate will be responsible for planning and coordinating the apprehension and arrest of all subjects. This position is ideally suited for a candidate who is interested in law enforcement, who is inquisitive and resourceful, and who has the ability to analyze documents, records, and data in order to spot patterns and trends. The ideal candidate is also comfortable writing reports and can adjust to the needs of his or her editors. The selected candidate may from time-to-time work on multi-disciplinary teams which may include other DOI investigators, auditors, and City agency department heads. The successful Confidential Investigator will be conscientious, creative, detailed-oriented, self-motivated, and flexible enough to perform effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Minimum 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.

Preferred Skills

1. Strong writing and editing ability 2. Strong communication skills, excellent judgment, and confidence to discuss investigative findings 3. Ability to initiate and drive projects to completion with minimal guidance 4. Keen attention to detail and organization 5. Ability to prioritize and manage large volume of task and work in a fast-paced environment 6. Ability to work well in a team environment 7. Experience analyzing large amounts of data using Microsoft Excel or other tools 8. Ability to exercise discretion on sensitive and confidential matters 9. Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to take constructive criticism

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

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.