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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Investigator

$48,206 – $76,972 / annualExternalINVESTIGATORApply by August 11, 2026

Job description

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF INVESTIGATOR, OR REACHABLE ON THE INVESTIGATOR CIVIL SERVICE LIST, OR ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 55A PROGRAM.

The New York City Department of Transportation provides for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and maintains and enhances the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of City residents. Job Description: Selected candidate will serve as a Investigator for the Security unit within the Facilities Management Division at the Department of Transportation. Under administrative direction, with latitude to exercise independent initiative and judgment, the selected candidate performs the following:

Surveillances Interrogates subjects and witnesses

Examines and analyzes employee records

Maintains case records, prepares reports Analyzes agency records

Makes recommendations as to appropriate action to be taken following investigation

Testifies at hearings, may be required to testify at court proceedings May work in close coordination with City investigatory agencies Analyzes and evaluates existing and proposed agency procedures Conducts security surveys of agency operations and facilities Develops security plans Performs training in detection and control procedures to limit misconduct, and incompetency to other agency staff

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 three years of satisfactory full-time

experience as an investigator evaluating credit worthiness, searching for assets, verifying information concerning education, experience, and other personal qualifications bearing upon character and fitness for employment; or performing investigations involving the research, compilation and/or location of evidence or information in order to build a case or uncover activities of a criminal, corrupt, unlawful or unethical nature; or

2. An associate degree from an accredited college or university or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full time experience as described in “1” above; or

3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or

4. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, or “3” above.

Preferred skills

1. Operational knowledge of Security CCTV cameras and recording devices 2. Operational knowledge of Mobile handheld devices; i.e. tablets, laptops, Cellular phones 3. Operational knowledge and proficient is Microsoft Windows 10, MS Word and MS Excel 4. Valid NYS Driver’s License 5. Able to lift and carry 40lbs

Additional information

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF INVESTIGATOR, OR REACHABLE ON THE INVESTIGATOR CIVIL SERVICE LIST, OR ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 55A PROGRAM.

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.

How to apply

All resumes are to be submitted electronically. Current City Employees: Please log into Employee Self Service (ESS) at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet, follow the Careers link and search for Job ID# 731929. All other applicants: Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID# 731929. If you do not have access to a personal computer: Please visit your local public library. Most public libraries have computers available for use. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.

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