Job Description

The Civilian Complaint Review Board (“CCRB”) is charged with investigating, mediating, and prosecuting complaints which members of the public file against New York City police officers alleging the use of force, abuse of authority, discourtesy, offensive language, untruthful statements made by officers, and racial profiling and biased policing. The Board consists of 15 members who are appointed by the Mayor, the City Council and Public Advocate or designated by the police commissioner. The Board is responsible for governing the agency. The Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the agency. As the largest police oversight agency in the United States, the CCRB currently investigates approximately 4,500 complaints each year.

The CCRB’s over 90 civilian investigators form the core of the agency’s staff and lead the everyday functions necessary for fulfilling our mission.

Investigations Unit

CCRB Investigators (Level I) are responsible for investigating civilian complaints against the NYPD alleging police misconduct. A large percentage of this career opportunity includes extensive writing, interviewing witnesses and police personnel, researching, juggling competing priorities, working independently, and drafting compelling closing reports.

Our investigative staff is comprised of more than 90+ investigators from various socio-economic backgrounds who speak 10+ languages, including, but not limited to Spanish, Cantonese, Russian, French, Mandarin, Hindi, Polish, Japanese, Twi, Akan, Ukrainian and Tamil. Our team is compromised of the best and brightest undergraduate and Graduate students from the best educational institutions nationwide.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Receive, investigate, and manage a caseload of civilian complaints of police misconduct related to allegations of Force, Abuse of Authority, Discourtesy and/or Offensive Language (FADO).

• Lead objective investigations of police misconduct.

• Assess whether complaints are within CCRB jurisdiction.

• Contact and schedule complainants for informational interviews to discuss incidents in detail.

• Analyze and interpret rules, regulations, and policies as outlined in the NYPD Patrol Guide.

• Interview witnesses from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.

• Schedule and interview New York City police officers, who are represented by union attorneys.

• Research and secure confidential and sensitive documentary evidence for cases, including but not

  limited to medical and police reports.

• Compose and summarize details of complainant, subject, and witness interviews.

• Create substantial narrative closing reports which concisely describe factual findings, applicable rules,

  and reasoning employed to arrive at conclusion and forward all reports and suggested

  recommendations to the CCRB Board.

• Lead field-work activity to research and gather sensitive and critical information related to the pending

  case(s).

What Investigators receive:

New investigators undergo intensive orientation training and are managed by supervisors with investigative and administrative experience.

Investigators become knowledgeable about policing in a democratic society, police department procedures, legal principles governing search and seizure law, and the circumstances under which officers can use force.

• Comprehensive training with a cohort of investigators.

• Clear promotional path.

• Challenging and meaningful responsibilities.

• Diverse and inclusive work environment.

• Mentor assignment and support.

How to Apply:

Please submit all the required documents as indicated for consideration. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Cover letter (detailing your interest in the Investigator role and knowledge of CCRB)

• Resume

• Unofficial college transcript(s)

• Analytical writing sample of no less than (3) pages and no more than (8) pages

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The NYC Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, women, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, and gender non-conforming persons to apply.

All applicants will be considered without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, age, prior record of arrest; or any other basis prohibited by law.

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university

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.