New York State
Location
Albany, NY | United States
Job description
To be considered for permanent appointment, candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.
OR
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*
To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The minimum qualifications are as follows:
Four years of qualifying experience
Qualifying Experience: Experience in a field investigative position conducting interviews of witnesses and others, taking written statements and affidavits, collecting and analyzing physical and documentary evidence, and preparing detailed written reports of investigative findings.
Substitution: 1 - an associate’s degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, police science, criminal justice administration, criminology, criminal investigation, police studies, public justice, forensic accounting, forensic psychology, forensic science, economic crime management, or homeland security AND two years of qualifying experience;**
OR
Substitution: 2 -a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, police science, criminal justice administration, criminology, criminal investigation, police studies, public justice, forensic accounting, forensic psychology, forensic science, economic crime management, or homeland security.
**Qualifying Experience: Experience in a field investigative position conducting interviews of witnesses and others, taking written statements and affidavits, collecting and analyzing physical and documentary evidence, and preparing detailed written reports of investigative findings.
Types of Investigative experience that could be considered qualifying: Experience in such positions as police detective, insurance investigator, licensed and registered private investigator, federal investigator, state investigator, municipal investigator, child protective services investigator, in an investigative position involving trial preparations and detailed reports, or investigations within a branch of the Armed Services are examples which meet the Minimum Qualifications.
Non-Qualifying Investigative Experience includes but may not be limited to: Experience in routine police patrol work, security guard or related security position, tax collector, collector of delinquent accounts, credit checker, legal assistant/attorney, hotel or store detective, loss prevention officer, parole officer, correction officer, guard, inspector, or experience in adoption and/or foster care placement.
Duties Description
Under the direction of the Chief Investigator, the incumbent will conduct investigations of alleged criminal activity, misconduct, and other wrongdoing within the Department of Transportation, as well as investigations into any entity or individual conducting business with NYSDOT, or where NYSDOT may be a party of interest. Duties will include but are not limited to:
?? Perform sensitive and complex investigations using a variety of investigative techniques, requiring knowledge and interpretation of laws, rules, and regulations.
?? Review complaints, plan the scope and method of investigation;
?? Gather, verify, review, and analyze data;
?? Identify, gather, and maintain evidence;
?? Conduct interviews and interrogations;
?? Perform physical and electronic surveillance;
?? Write reports of investigative findings, and/or make recommendations consistent with findings and agency policy and practice;
?? Testify at trials and administrative hearings;
?? Prepare periodic status reports for higher level staff;
?? Conducting joint investigations with Federal, State and local authorities;
?? Participating in an investigative team with other investigators
Current or prior Law Enforcement experience is preferred but is not required. This position is based out of Albany, NY and requires occasional travel throughout New York State.
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
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