Investigator

*Candidates must be permanent in the Investigator title or must have passed civil service exam, Exam No. 2083* The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships.

The Legal Bureau serves as in-house counsel to the Department and assist members of service in interpreting local, state, and federal laws. The Bureau represents the Department in a variety of civil matters, produces records and video footage to external oversight bodies and for litigation, reviews and negotiates complex contracts and memoranda of understanding, and assesses Department policies, practices, procedures, and forms for legal sufficiency and conformance with the law.

The Legal Bureau is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Investigator for their Body-Worn Camera Unit as well as their Subpoena Litigation Unit. The Legal Bureau's Body-Worn Camera Unit evaluates legal issues when dealing with body-worn camera video releases to various outlets. The Unit searches, reviews, and conducts preliminary investigations related to video footage requests, and applies appropriate redactions to footage where necessary. The Unit is responsible for producing footage in response to requests from government agencies, Freedom of Information Law requests, and in matters related to criminal and civil discovery.

The specific duties and responsibilities of Investigators assigned to the Legal Bureau's Body Worn Camera Unit will include:

• Analyzing and intaking requests from the public and government agencies for NYPD body-worn camera footage.
• Utilizing various NYPD systems and applications to assist in the processing and investigation of requests.
• Examining responsive footage and applying appropriate redactions and edits in accordance with all applicable laws and Department policies.
• Reporting results of body worn camera video review to unit supervisors.

The NYPD Subpoena Litigation Unit is responsible for processing, reviewing, and responding to subpoenas, court orders, and motions for records served upon the Department. It is also responsible for responding to requests for records and information from other governmental entities at the local, state and federal levels.

The specific duties and responsibilities of an Investigator assigned to the Subpoena Litigation Unit will include:

• Analyzing and intaking subpoenas, court orders, and outside agency requests for NYPD records.
• Utilizing various NYPD systems and applications to assist in the processing and investigation of requests.
• Examining responsive records and applying appropriate redactions in accordance with all applicable laws.
• Reporting results of searches and record review to unit supervisors.

WORK LOCATION: 375 Pearl Street TO APPLY: Please click "Apply Now" ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 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 City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two years of satisfactory, full-time experience as an investigator evaluating credit worthiness, searching for assets, verifying information concerning education, experience, and other personal qualifications bearing upon character and fitness for employment; or performing investigations involving the research, compilation and/or location of evidence or information in order to build a case or uncover activities of a criminal, corrupt, unlawful or unethical nature; or
• An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits, from an accredited college, for one year of full-time experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.

Preferred Skills

Preferred skills for the Body-Worn Camera Unit include:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to manage a significant caseload while also maintaining tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Preferred skills for the Subpoena Litigation Unit include:

• Knowledge of basic computer skills and Department systems
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to manage a significant caseload while also maintaining light deadlines
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to adapt to change and have flexibility to adapt to a wide variety of tasks and functions

Residency Requirement

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.