Chief of Investigations

Chief Of Investigations

Under the direction of the Executive Deputy Director, the Chief of Investigations duties will include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Plan, organize and direct the activities of the Office of Investigations.
• Confer with the Special Prosecutor / Inspector General and his / her staff, in the formation of investigative policy and procedures.
• Confer with managers from other State Agencies and Police Departments regarding mutual problems of jurisdiction and procedure.
• Direct investigations of the more difficult, sensitive, and complex cases, as needed.
• Supervise managers, supervisors, and investigators.
• Review and approve the more complex investigative reports.
• Plan and direct training of personnel.
• Prepare oral and written reports, correspondence and memoranda, as well as special reports and studies.
• Ensure quality control functions are in place in regard to investigation case management.
• Establish and maintain relationships with law enforcement agencies, state agencies investigative offices, the Inspector General's Office and other entities as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications :

Additional Comments :

Established in 2013 by the Protection with Special Needs Act; The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is charged with protecting over one million New Yorkers under the care or jurisdiction across six State Oversight Agencies.

The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, or status as a victim of domestic violence.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION : The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources via email at jc.sm.deeo@justicecenter.ny.gov.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including :

Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, and length of State service.

NOTE ON FINGERPRINTING : Please be advised that should you accept a job offer with this agency, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay for the cost of the fingerprinting fee.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING : Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the Justice Center's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.