Job Information
New York State Civil Service Senior Investigator - Internal Affairs Division in Multiple Locations, New York
NY HELP No
Agency Corrections and Community Supervision, Department of
Title Senior Investigator - Internal Affairs Division
Occupational Category Enforcement or Protective Services
Salary Grade 22
Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary Range From $80138 to $98882 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class
Travel Percentage 50%
Workweek Mon-Fri
"Other" Explanation To be discussed during interview.
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County To Be Determined
Street Address NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
Multiple Locations - see description
City Multiple Locations
State NY
Zip Code 12226
Minimum Qualifications The qualifications include at least four years investigative experience, as well as demonstrated leadership capabilities. Experience investigating drug smuggling, threats of violence, and deaths of individuals is preferred. The ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities are necessary. This position will require a high degree of organizational and writing skills, as well as must be available to respond immediately to incidents and possibly remain in the area as needed. OSI investigative staff must possess, at a minimum, knowledge of the applicable laws, the highest levels of behavior including personal integrity and ethics; fairness; character; judgment; attitude; and respect for and ability to work with others inside and outside OSI. OSI investigative staff must have state-of-the-art technical skills for thorough and objective investigations and to fulfill OSI’s mission. Appropriate licensure and certifications (including being or becoming a peace officer qualified to carry a firearm) are also required. The ability to travel is also necessary. OSI is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion by ensuring equal justice and opportunity without discrimination against any person based on their protected class. All applicants must pass an OSI background check, and possibly be able to obtain a security clearance.
Duties Description The Office of Special Investigations (OSI) is seeking qualified candidates to serve as a Senior Investigator (SI) in the Internal Affairs Division (IAD). The Internal Affairs Division investigates a wide range of allegations of employee and inmate violations of the Department’s Rules, Regulations, Directives and Policies, as well as Penal Law violations. More specifically, IAD conducts investigations into staff misconduct, inmate/parolee misconduct, unattended deaths and suicides in facilities, escape plots, and any other alleged misconduct having a nexus to DOCCS that is not covered by another OSI Division. In addition, IAD staff (along with other OSI staff) monitor facility lockdowns, as well as respond to major disturbances, serious assaults, homicides, and other major instances in correctional facilities and community supervision offices that warrant an investigation.A Senior Investigator in OSI IAD position is responsible for the daily operations of IAD and management of IAD staff in their assigned geographical regions of New York State. A Senior Investigator position is the sixth-level leadership and supervisory level role (Deputy Commissioner/Chief, Assistant Commissioner/Assistant Chief, Director of Operations, and the Deputy Chief Investigator for IAD and Assistant Deputy Chief Investigators). A Senior Investigator will handle a case load, as well as supervise investigators handling IAD cases, and ensure that IAD investigations are thorough, timely, and fair, as well as compliant with all relevant policies and laws.
Additional Comments Albany and Dannemora, NY. Office assignments are based upon the needs of OSI and the Department. Travel is required.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Special Investigations, Attn: Recruitment and Hiring
Telephone
Fax
Email Address specialinvestigations@doccs.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
The Harriman State Campus - 1220 Washington Avenue, Building 4
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12226
Notes on Applying Interested individuals should apply to OSI by submitting a resume and cover letter by either email ( specialinvestigations@doccs.ny.gov ) or US Mail, addressed to: New York State Department of Corrections and Community SupervisionOffice of Special Investigations (Attn: Recruitment & Hiring)1220 Washington Ave., Building 4Albany, NY 12226-2050