New

Assistant Inspector General

New York City Department of Investigation
$77,000.00 - $106,912.00
United States, New York, Manhattan
Oct 31, 2025
The New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the country; its mission is to combat municipal corruption. DOI 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's Squad 5 seeks an experienced investigator to serve as an Assistant Inspector General ("AIG"). The AIG will lead and conduct investigations into fraud and corruption relating to City agencies, employees and contractors. The AIG will be required to play a leading role on complex investigations involving significant financial analysis and document review. The AIG will be expected to work independently and to prepare detailed written work product derived from those investigations, such as reports and memoranda. The AIG will also play a limited role in overseeing other investigators. The AIG's duties may include, but are not limited to: developing investigative plans and strategies; identifying, obtaining, and analyzing relevant evidence and records; conducting interviews; participating in field work; working with other investigative/law enforcement/prosecutorial agencies; testifying in a grand jury and/or court; and/or developing an understanding of City policies, procedures, and programs. The AIG may sometimes work on multi-disciplinary teams with other DOI investigators, auditors, and City agency staff. The selected candidate should be able to identify, gather, and analyze relevant evidence and data. This position is ideally suited for a candidate with investigative experience who is interested in law enforcement and who is inquisitive, resourceful, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to perform effectively both independently and as part of a team. Squad 5 conducts investigations relating to City elected officials, City agencies involved in the local election process, and City-funded not-for-profit organizations, among other things. Squad 5 also includes the Offices of the Inspectors General for the New York City Law Department, the Department of Youth and Community Development, the Department for the Aging, the Office of Technology and Innovation, and the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings. If selected, the candidate will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation. In addition, because the position has a law enforcement and/or investigative function, the candidate's consumer credit history will be reviewed during the background investigation, as permitted by NYC Administrative Code 8-107(24)(b)(2)(A). SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR - 31130 Minimum Qualifications 1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of satisfactory full-time 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. Preferred Skills 1. A minimum of four years of experience conducting complex investigations (preferably involving procurement, contracting, and/or other white-collar related criminal offenses). At least two years of experience at a law enforcement agency, investigative agency, or investigations and audit firm serving in an investigative role (agent, detective, or equivalent investigative position) required. 2. Demonstrated writing ability, including to prepare detailed written reports and memoranda, and experience editing written word product to a high standard. Candidates should be prepared to provide a writing sample. 3. Demonstrated ability to function independently, with minimal supervision, to conduct investigations and balance an active caseload of multiple cases on a short timeline. Possess excellent organizational skills and proven ability to manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment. 4. Experience with investigations into government agencies, procurement, and/or contracts. 5. Experience working with federal, state, and city prosecutors on complex investigations and cases. 6. Strong interpersonal, written, and analytical skills. 7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills, including V-lookup and pivot tables, bank statement scanning software, and various computer programs. 8. Ability to work well with all levels of staff and management. 9. Demonstrated ethics and sound judgment. 10. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) and/or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is a plus. Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview. 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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.