Internal Investigator 1 (Justice Center) / Trainee 1/2
Byrne Dairy, New York, NY, United States
Job Title
Internal Investigator 1 (Justice Center) / Trainee 1/2
Job Overview
Agency: Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs
Location: 620 Erie Blvd W., Syracuse, NY 13204
Employment Type: Full-Time
Appointment Type: Permanent
Salary Grade: 18
Salary Range: $67,119 – $83,286 annually
Occupational Category: Enforcement or Protective Services
Jurisdictional Class: Non-competitive Class
Travel: 50%
Work Schedule
Workweek: Monday – Friday
Hours per week: 37.5
Workday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Flextime: No
Mandatory overtime: No
Compressed workweek: No
Telecommuting: Yes (requires approval)
Responsibilities
Perform pre‑adjudication investigations and assist other investigators.
Trace, interview, and subpoena witnesses, victims, and suspects in civil cases; obtain statements, documents, and related evidence for use in court.
Conduct investigations of a wide variety of civil complaints, including allegations of abuse and/or neglect, financial and death investigations.
Examine court, public, and governmental records needed for investigation; prepare evidence for trial by taking photographs, preparing diagrams, charts, etc.
Assist in the investigation of criminal offenses.
Write narrative reports to communicate results of investigations to appropriate parties.
Coordinate the appearance of witnesses at adjudication proceedings and explain procedures to them.
Testify in adjudication proceedings concerning evidence gathered in investigations.
Serve as a liaison and coordinate investigative activities with investigators and law‑enforcement officers from various agencies.
Serve civil process documents; make recommendations regarding case disposition.
Operate computers, photographic and recording equipment, and other related investigative equipment and resources.
Respond to incident scenes to collect evidence and interview witnesses, victims, or subjects.
Minimum Qualifications
Non‑competitive: four years of investigative experience and satisfactory completion of a two‑year traineeship. Successful completion of the traineeship leads to appointment as an Internal Investigator 1, SG‑18.
OR
Six years of investigative experience for appointment to full‑level Internal Investigator 1 SG‑18.
Substitution: an associate’s degree may substitute for two years of investigative experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of investigative experience.
Investigative experience includes interviewing and interrogating witnesses; collecting and analyzing data and evidence; writing and summarizing case narratives; and testifying at administrative hearings and criminal proceedings.
Acceptable experience examples include police detective, licensed and registered private investigator, federal investigator, state investigator, municipal investigator, child protective services investigator, investigatory positions involving trial preparations and detailed reports, or investigations within a branch of the Armed Services.
Non‑qualifying experience examples include routine police patrol work, traffic enforcement, building surveillance, tax collection, skip tracing, credit checking, auditing, employment interviewing, hotel or store detective, correction officer, guard, inspection, or other security‑related positions that do not involve the level of law‑enforcement investigation described above.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience providing services such as care, review, investigation, assessment, treatment, or case planning for persons in facilities or programs covered by the Protection of People with Special Needs Act of 2012, including agencies like the NYS Office of Mental Health, NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports, NYS Office of Children and Family Services, NYS Department of Health, and NYS Education Department.
Benefits
Holiday and Paid Time Off
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
Affordable Health Care options
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
NYS Deferred Compensation plan
Access to NY 529 College Savings Program
Equal Employment Opportunity
The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs is an equal‑opportunity, affirmative‑action employer. The Justice Center does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy‑related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, prior arrest or conviction record, citizenship/immigration status, or any other legally protected characteristic. The Justice Center is committed to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion while building a diverse workforce. Candidates dedicated to working in an inclusive environment that affirms and celebrates a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.
Application Process
Appropriate accommodation options are available for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process, notify the Office of Human Resources via email at jc.sm.deeo@justicecenter.ny.gov. The position may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Human Resources / MC
Telephone: (518) 549‑0462 (fax)
Email: jc.sm.hrresumes@justicecenter.ny.gov
Address: 161 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054
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Internal Investigator 1 (Justice Center) / Trainee 1/2
Job Overview
Agency: Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs
Location: 620 Erie Blvd W., Syracuse, NY 13204
Employment Type: Full-Time
Appointment Type: Permanent
Salary Grade: 18
Salary Range: $67,119 – $83,286 annually
Occupational Category: Enforcement or Protective Services
Jurisdictional Class: Non-competitive Class
Travel: 50%
Work Schedule
Workweek: Monday – Friday
Hours per week: 37.5
Workday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Flextime: No
Mandatory overtime: No
Compressed workweek: No
Telecommuting: Yes (requires approval)
Responsibilities
Perform pre‑adjudication investigations and assist other investigators.
Trace, interview, and subpoena witnesses, victims, and suspects in civil cases; obtain statements, documents, and related evidence for use in court.
Conduct investigations of a wide variety of civil complaints, including allegations of abuse and/or neglect, financial and death investigations.
Examine court, public, and governmental records needed for investigation; prepare evidence for trial by taking photographs, preparing diagrams, charts, etc.
Assist in the investigation of criminal offenses.
Write narrative reports to communicate results of investigations to appropriate parties.
Coordinate the appearance of witnesses at adjudication proceedings and explain procedures to them.
Testify in adjudication proceedings concerning evidence gathered in investigations.
Serve as a liaison and coordinate investigative activities with investigators and law‑enforcement officers from various agencies.
Serve civil process documents; make recommendations regarding case disposition.
Operate computers, photographic and recording equipment, and other related investigative equipment and resources.
Respond to incident scenes to collect evidence and interview witnesses, victims, or subjects.
Minimum Qualifications
Non‑competitive: four years of investigative experience and satisfactory completion of a two‑year traineeship. Successful completion of the traineeship leads to appointment as an Internal Investigator 1, SG‑18.
OR
Six years of investigative experience for appointment to full‑level Internal Investigator 1 SG‑18.
Substitution: an associate’s degree may substitute for two years of investigative experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of investigative experience.
Investigative experience includes interviewing and interrogating witnesses; collecting and analyzing data and evidence; writing and summarizing case narratives; and testifying at administrative hearings and criminal proceedings.
Acceptable experience examples include police detective, licensed and registered private investigator, federal investigator, state investigator, municipal investigator, child protective services investigator, investigatory positions involving trial preparations and detailed reports, or investigations within a branch of the Armed Services.
Non‑qualifying experience examples include routine police patrol work, traffic enforcement, building surveillance, tax collection, skip tracing, credit checking, auditing, employment interviewing, hotel or store detective, correction officer, guard, inspection, or other security‑related positions that do not involve the level of law‑enforcement investigation described above.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience providing services such as care, review, investigation, assessment, treatment, or case planning for persons in facilities or programs covered by the Protection of People with Special Needs Act of 2012, including agencies like the NYS Office of Mental Health, NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports, NYS Office of Children and Family Services, NYS Department of Health, and NYS Education Department.
Benefits
Holiday and Paid Time Off
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
Affordable Health Care options
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
NYS Deferred Compensation plan
Access to NY 529 College Savings Program
Equal Employment Opportunity
The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs is an equal‑opportunity, affirmative‑action employer. The Justice Center does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy‑related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, prior arrest or conviction record, citizenship/immigration status, or any other legally protected characteristic. The Justice Center is committed to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion while building a diverse workforce. Candidates dedicated to working in an inclusive environment that affirms and celebrates a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.
Application Process
Appropriate accommodation options are available for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process, notify the Office of Human Resources via email at jc.sm.deeo@justicecenter.ny.gov. The position may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Human Resources / MC
Telephone: (518) 549‑0462 (fax)
Email: jc.sm.hrresumes@justicecenter.ny.gov
Address: 161 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054
#J-18808-Ljbffr