City Of New York

Inspector General

City Of New York$120K — $150K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • 4 years of full-time experience in investigation, auditing, law enforcement, or related fields.
  • At least 18 months of supervisory or managerial experience.
  • Approval from the Commissioner of Investigation required.
  • Experience exercising discretion in significant policy matters related to criminal justice.

Responsibilities

  • Manage systemic investigations into NYPD operations, policies, and practices.
  • Draft and edit reports of investigative findings with recommendations.
  • Represent DOI before various agencies and community organizations.
  • Supervise the OIG-NYPD team, including investigators and policy analysts.
  • Participate in recruiting and training OIG-NYPD staff.
  • Stay informed on current policing issues to identify review topics.
  • Perform confidential tasks as assigned by leadership.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence NYPD operations and policies.
  • Engagement with community organizations and stakeholders.
  • Collaboration with various law enforcement entities.
  • Participation in a pivotal role in enhancing public safety.
  • Continuous professional development in policing and accountability issues.
Full Job Description
DOI's Office of the Inspector General for the New York City Police Department (OIG-NYPD) is authorized to investigate, review, study, audit, and make recommendations relating to the operations, policies, programs, and practices of the New York City Police Department (NYPD), with the goal of enhancing effectiveness, increasing public safety, protecting civil liberties and civil rights, and increasing the public's confidence in the police force. DOI is seeking to fill the position of Inspector General for OIG-NYPD to lead the unit in systemic oversight of the NYPD. Duties and responsibilities include: 1. Managing and overseeing systemic investigations and reviews of the NYPD's operations, policies, practices, and programs including document requests and issuance of subpoenas, reviews of records, interviews, and related investigative activities. 2. Drafting and editing reports of investigative findings that include recommendations to the NYPD. 3. Representing the Commissioner and DOI before the NYPD; federal, state, and local prosecutor and law enforcement agencies; other City agencies; and community organizations and the public concerning matters relating to DOI's responsibilities. 4. Supervising the OIG-NYPD staff of investigators, attorneys, policy analysts, auditors, and outreach personnel in the performance of investigations, reviews, and community engagement. 5. Participating in the recruitment and hiring of OIG-NYPD staff, including ensuring proper training and awareness in current policing and accountability issues. 6. Maintaining familiarity with current policing issues, both at NYPD and nationwide, to identify possible areas of concern and topics for further review. 7. Performing other assignments of a confidential or sensitive nature as directed by agency leadership. If selected, the candidate will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation. In addition, for positions that have a law enforcement and/or investigative function, the candidate's consumer credit history will be reviewed during the background investigation, and as otherwise permitted by NYC Administrative Code 8-107(24)(b)(2)(A) To Apply All applicants, including current City Employees may apply by going to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov and search for the specific Job ID # 776538. Please do not email, mail, or fax your resume directly. Submissions of resumes do not guarantee an interview. Due to the high volume of resumes received for positions, only selected candidates will be contacted. Appointments are subject to Office of Management & Budget approval for budgeted headcount. INSPECTOR GENERAL - 31145 Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four years of full-time experience in investigation, auditing, law enforcement, law security, management analysis, or in a major operational area of the agency to which the assignment is to be made; at least 18 months of which must have been in a supervisory, administrative, managerial or executive capacity, and the approval of the Commissioner of Investigation; or 2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have the approval of the Commissioner of Investigation and 18 months of supervisory, administrative, managerial or executive experience; or 18 months of experience in the exercise of discretion and professional judgment in significant policy matters related to criminal justice or areas particularly relevant to the Office of the Inspector General to which the candidate would be assigned. Additional Information

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