Investigative Specialist 1, Box OEP-208/21670
New York State Education Department, Albany, NY, United States
Duties
Review and evaluate moral character complaints and interview complainants, school officials, subjects and witnesses;
Correspond with applicants, school districts, members of the public, courts, police departments and other law enforcement entities regarding fingerprinting and case investigations;
Maintain a working relationship with all law enforcement agencies and secure court records relating to fingerprinting and case investigations;
Collect, review and evaluate evidence, including criminal history records;
Participate in case and witness preparation and testify at administrative hearings;
Review, interpret and summarize New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services and Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal background records;
Review criminal history responses in relation to clearance determinations for fingerprinting and case investigations;
Complete clearance and/or denial recommendations in accordance with NYS Correction Law standards;
Write investigative reports and maintain and update TEACH and database records.
Qualifications
One year of permanent non‑competitive service as an Investigative Specialist 1 is required.
Investigative Specialist 1 Appointment Level Requirements:
Trainee 1 (SG‑14): Four years of investigative experience, or an associate degree and two years of investigative experience, or a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Trainee 2 (SG‑16): Five years of investigative experience, or an associate degree and three years of investigative experience, or a bachelor’s degree or higher and one year of investigative experience.
Investigative Specialist 1 (SG‑18): Six years of qualifying experience, or an associate’s degree in criminal justice, cyber security, law enforcement, police science, criminal justice administration, criminology, criminal investigation, police studies, public justice, forensic accounting, forensic psychology, forensic science, economic crime management or homeland security and four years of qualifying experience, or a bachelor’s degree or higher in any of the aforementioned fields and two years of qualifying experience.
Investigative Experience is defined as gathering and securing information and evidence from a variety of sources through independent, non‑structured activities, including the preparation and submission of detailed narrative reports describing the method of gathering the evidence and the results of the investigations; experience in auditing, interviewing, building security surveillance, traffic enforcement, or performing routine inspections or surveys will NOT be considered investigative experience.
Qualifying Experience includes conducting interviews of witnesses and others, taking written statements and affidavits, collecting and analyzing physical and documentary evidence, and preparing detailed written reports of investigative findings.
Equal Employment Opportunity
New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.
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Review and evaluate moral character complaints and interview complainants, school officials, subjects and witnesses;
Correspond with applicants, school districts, members of the public, courts, police departments and other law enforcement entities regarding fingerprinting and case investigations;
Maintain a working relationship with all law enforcement agencies and secure court records relating to fingerprinting and case investigations;
Collect, review and evaluate evidence, including criminal history records;
Participate in case and witness preparation and testify at administrative hearings;
Review, interpret and summarize New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services and Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal background records;
Review criminal history responses in relation to clearance determinations for fingerprinting and case investigations;
Complete clearance and/or denial recommendations in accordance with NYS Correction Law standards;
Write investigative reports and maintain and update TEACH and database records.
Qualifications
One year of permanent non‑competitive service as an Investigative Specialist 1 is required.
Investigative Specialist 1 Appointment Level Requirements:
Trainee 1 (SG‑14): Four years of investigative experience, or an associate degree and two years of investigative experience, or a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Trainee 2 (SG‑16): Five years of investigative experience, or an associate degree and three years of investigative experience, or a bachelor’s degree or higher and one year of investigative experience.
Investigative Specialist 1 (SG‑18): Six years of qualifying experience, or an associate’s degree in criminal justice, cyber security, law enforcement, police science, criminal justice administration, criminology, criminal investigation, police studies, public justice, forensic accounting, forensic psychology, forensic science, economic crime management or homeland security and four years of qualifying experience, or a bachelor’s degree or higher in any of the aforementioned fields and two years of qualifying experience.
Investigative Experience is defined as gathering and securing information and evidence from a variety of sources through independent, non‑structured activities, including the preparation and submission of detailed narrative reports describing the method of gathering the evidence and the results of the investigations; experience in auditing, interviewing, building security surveillance, traffic enforcement, or performing routine inspections or surveys will NOT be considered investigative experience.
Qualifying Experience includes conducting interviews of witnesses and others, taking written statements and affidavits, collecting and analyzing physical and documentary evidence, and preparing detailed written reports of investigative findings.
Equal Employment Opportunity
New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.
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