The NYC Department of Probation (DOP) is a world leader in working creatively and effectively engaging with people under court-mandated community supervision. Through innovative partnerships with people and organizations throughout New York City, DOP provides opportunities for those on probation to access services and opportunities that positively impact their life trajectory. Following the best current data on “what works,” staff at DOP engage in meaningful relationships with those on probation to enhance community safety and decrease recidivism.

The Department of Probation is seeking to hire two (2) Investigators in the Human Resources Division. The Investigators will conduct background investigations of candidates for employment with the Department of Probation. This hire will ensure that candidates meet the minimum job requirements. Under the direction of the Supervisor of Candidate Investigations, the duties and responsibilities of Investigators include but are not limited to the following:

Conduct pre-employment background investigations for the Probation Officer Trainees, Probation Officers, and civilian titles according to applicable policies, procedures, regulation and Federal, State and local laws.

Collect and validate information provided by candidates, including but not limited to education, employment history, military background, and criminal records.

Utilize databases and information systems, input and manage records in various databases and maintain accurate case files.

Duties may also include preparing detailed case summaries for review, performing related tasks, and undertaking additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisors.

Coordinate fingerprinting appointments with the Agency’s designated vendor.

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A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in criminal justice, forensic auditing, forensic science, police science, criminology, criminal justice administration and planning, and/or law or related field and two years of satisfactory full time related experience conducting investigations of alleged employee misconduct, interviewing witnesses and taking statements, managing caseloads, analyzing disciplinary procedures and making recommendations for improvement, interpreting rules, regulations and policies, preparing written reports of investigative findings, making presentations, or in a major operational area of the agency in which the appointment is to be made.

To be eligible for placement to Assignment Level II or III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one of the following:

A master’s degree in criminal justice, forensic psychology or science, industrial and/or organizational psychology, labor relations, public administration, or a closely related field; or

At least two additional years of experience as described in “1” 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.