Deputy Commissioner/ Chief of Investigations -776289

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The New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the country with a mission of combating municipal corruption. It serves the people of New York City by acting as an independent and nonpartisan watchdog for New York City government, City agencies, and City employees, vendors with City contracts, individuals and entities that receive City funds DOI is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as the Deputy Commissioner/Chief of Investigations. Under the direction of the agency Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner/Chief of Investigations will oversee the Investigation Division, Digital Forensic Unit, Technical Services Unit, Investigative Operations and the Peace Officer Program. The Deputy Commissioner/Chief of Investigation will foster a collaborative, efficient and solutions-driven culture that supports the investigative work of this results-focused and highly visible agency. The Deputy Commissioner/Chief of Investigations will be an integral member of the agency's leadership team and an essential part of all policy and process decisions related to agency Investigations. The Deputy Commissioner/Chief of Investigations will bring an extensive knowledge of the New York City law enforcement community and an established network of contacts. The Deputy Commissioner/Chief of Investigations: - Assigns, directs and evaluates investigations into allegations of official misconduct, fraud, waste and abuse. - Manages the investigative staff and work product of multiple investigative squads. - Reviews and edits memoranda and reports regarding investigative matters. - Represents the Commissioner at meetings concerning the progress and outcome of cases investigated by the Department and other matters relating to the Department's areas of responsibility. - Performs liaison functions relating to the operations of the Department and the conduct of investigations by the Department with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and other City agencies. - Recommends, writes, and reviews policy guidelines and procedural changes that result from DOI investigations. - Coordinates the operation, management and policy direction of assigned Inspectors General and other managers and unit heads. 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). INSPECTOR GENERAL - 31145 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. 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.