Investigator (SIU) - job 1 of 2

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 to move 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 seeks to recruit Investigators for the Special Investigation Unit (SIU)- PREA Team. The Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA Public Law 108-79) established federal mandates to identify and prevent prison rape in correctional facilities within the jurisdictions of federal, state local and native territories across the United States. Public Law 108-79 was signed into law on September 4, 2003. Under the direction of a Supervisor Investigator for the SIU PREA and with latitude to exercise independent judgement and decision making, the successful candidates for this position will be responsible for investigating criminal and/or non-criminal, unique, highly confidential, and sensitive investigations. The SIU PREA is responsible for investigating all allegations of sexual abuse and sexual harassment incidents that occur within the Department of Correction in a timely, efficient manner while remaining unbiased in the analysis of evidence preserved. It is the Unit's responsibility to ensure that all persons within DOC, act within the guidelines of Directives relating to sexual abuse and sexual harassment and prepare administrative and/or criminal charges when necessary.

Under direct supervision, typical responsibilities of this position include:

- Performing in a team environment, engaged in the performance of confidential, highly
complex, and/or special investigations involving surveillance, interrogation of subjects
and witnesses, and examinations and analysis of public or agency records.
- Conducting investigations concerning reported and/or alleged sexual abuse or
harassment encompassing our persons in custody; staff, volunteers, and contractors.
- Liaising with the Department of Investigation, the New York City Police Department,
and/or district attorneys' offices with respect to these investigations.
- Preparing, reviewing, evaluating, and acting on all reports, studies and recommendations
submitted for administrative action, making recommendations regarding investigations.
- Working in close coordination with federal, state and city investigation and law enforcement
agencies; testifying at hearings and court proceedings. Provide direct supervision of staff
hearings or MEO-16 procedures.
- Comprehend the DOC procedures, rules and regulations, administrative disciplinary
procedures, and the criminal justice system.

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.

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.