Agency

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION

Job description

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed at moving the city towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts. The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) Applicant Investigation Unit is responsible for the recruitment, investigation and selection of candidates for the position of Correction Officer. The Applicant Investigation Unit seeks to recruit an Investigator. Under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the Investigator will be responsible for, but not limited to the following: • Ensuring that candidate’s background checks are sent out and received; • Preparing reports, plans and coordinates investigation schedules and assignments; • Running background checks through EJustice, IIS, IFCOM, Webcrims, Google and various watchdog registries; • Contacting and interviewing candidates; • Gathering information through collateral contacts; • Formulating questions for the candidates based on documents procured during the investigation process; • Ensuring the legitimacy of submitted documents and running cross checks for authenticity; • Performing field visits to businesses, communities and other contacts; • Performing general checks of various social media profiles, along with other investigatory practices, to ensure the vetting process for the best Correction Officer candidates; • Performing related work and special projects.

Minimum qualifications

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in one or more of the fields of accounting, auditing, correction administration, criminal justice administration and planning, forensic science, inspection, investigation, law enforcement, personnel administration, police science, and security, 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 3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

Preferred skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Excellent research and analytical skills. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. • Firearms qualified is a plus.

Additional information

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his/her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

How to apply

For City employees: Go to Employee Self-Service (ESS) - www.nyc.gov/ess and search for Job ID# 807849 For all other applicants: Go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID# 807849 Submission of a resume is not a guarantee that you will receive an interview. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Residency

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.