Criminal investigator Jobs in Buffalo, NY

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.

Within DOIs Vendor Integrity Unit the BT2 unit is conducting a proactive monitorship over New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Capital Construction projects in the upstate area under DEP jurisdiction. Included is the Roundout West Branch Bypass Tunnel Construction & Wawarsing Repairs Project (BT2) consists of connecting two water shafts 700 to 900 feet in depth to a bypass tunnel and extending the bypass tunnel approximately 2.5 miles in length to ensure the continuous delivery of clean drinking water for New Yorkers.

DOI is seeking a Confidential Investigator who will be responsible for investigating fraud corruption and mismanagement investigations relating to City agencies employees contractors and other organizations that receive city funding. Specifically the selected candidate will be expected to monitor and ensure regular reviews as related to the BT2 project and its operations and will be responsible for the investigation of matters involving fraud waste and abuse related to the project. The candidate will perform regular audits / investigations to ensure the DEP project is in compliance with all applicable laws rules and regulations.

The selected candidate will be required to report to DOIs satellite location in Marlboro NY as well as work from a satellite office in Westchester NY on occasion. The candidate may also be required to work with other investigative units and City agencies to provide support.

If selected the candidate will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation. Due to the position consisting of law enforcement and / or investigative functions the candidates consumer credit history will be reviewed during the background investigation as permitted by NYC Administrative Code 8107(24)(b)(2)(A). A valid NYS Drivers License is required.

Preferred Skills

1) Knowledge of the construction industry and OSHA regulations are a significant plus.

2) Knowledge of and demonstrated interest in law enforcement and criminal justice.

3) Prior work experience in any of the following fields : investigation security law enforcement criminal justice and / or construction industry.

4) Relationshipbuilder with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

5) Highly analytical thinker with demonstrated talent for identifying scrutinizing improving and streamlining complex work processes.

6) Excel and Microsoft Office Suite proficiency is preferred.

7) Familiarity with New York City a plus.

8) Candidate must possess a valid New York State Drivers License.

To Apply

All applicants including current City Employees may apply by going to and search for the specific Job ID #694671.

Please do not email mail or fax your resume to DOI directly. Submissions of resumes do not guarantee an interview. Due to the high volume of resumes DOI receives for positions only selected candidates will be contacted.

Appointments are subject to Office of Management & Budget approval for budgeted headcount.

CONFIDENTIAL INVESTIGATOR 31143

Qualifications :

1. A fouryear high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a States Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of satisfactory fulltime experience in an industrial or governmental agency in the field of investigation auditing law enforcement security inspections 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 university; or

3. Education and / or experience equivalent to 1 or 2 above.

Additional Information :

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work : Employment Type :

Fulltime