Internal Investigator 2 (Non Criminal)

Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply NY HELP No Agency Justice Center For The Protection Of People With Special Needs Title Internal Investigator 2 (Non Criminal) Occupational Category Enforcement or Protective Services Salary Grade 23 Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary Range From $86773 to $108413 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 50% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Broome Street Address 44 Hawley St. Rm. 808 City Binghamton State NY Zip Code 13901 Duties Description The Internal Investigator 2 will be responsible for the following duties:

• 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 such areas as: allegations of abuse and/or neglect, financial and death investigations.
• Examine court, public and governmental records needed for investigation; in the preparation of evidence for trial by taking photographs, preparing diagrams, charts, etc.
• Prepare narrative reports to effectively communicate the 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 interviews witnesses, victims or suspects.
• Serve as lead investigator on complex and/or critical investigations.
• Perform field training and evaluation of probationary investigators.
• Position Requires 50% travel.

Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive:

seven years

• of investigative experience

.

• Substitution:

  an associate's degree may substitute for two years of general experience; or a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of general experience.
• Investigative experience is defined as independent investigative experience and includes the following activities: interviewing and interrogating witnesses; collecting and analyzing data and evidence; writing and summarizing case narratives; and testifying at administrative hearings and criminal proceedings.

Types of qualifying investigative experience:

Experience as police detective, licensed and registered private investigator, federal investigator, state investigator, municipal investigator, child protective services investigator, in an investigative position involving trial preparations and detailed reports, or investigations within a branch of the Armed Services. Non-qualifying investigative experience includes but may not be limited to: Routine police patrol work, traffic enforcement, building surveillance, tax collection, collection of delinquent accounts, skip tracing, credit checking, auditing, employment interviewing, hotel or store detective, correction officer, guard, inspector or security related positions, or any other position which does not involve the level of law enforcement investigative, or field investigation described above.

Promotional Qualifications:

one year of permanent service as an Internal Investigator 1 (Justice Center). Additional Comments Established in 2013 by the Protection with Special Needs Act; The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is charged with protecting over one million New Yorkers under the care or jurisdiction across six State Oversight Agencies.

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//www.justicecenter.ny.gov/ We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Holiday & 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 Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, and length of State service.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING

Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the Justice Center's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

NOTE ON FINGERPRINTING

Please be advised that should you accept a job offer with this agency, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay for the cost of the fingerprinting fee. The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Our agency does not discriminate based upon 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 applicable legally protected characteristics. The Justice Center is committed to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion while continuing to build a diverse workforce. Our agency seeks candidates dedicated to working in and contributing to an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived experiences, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources via email at jc.sm.deeo@justicecenter.ny.gov Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resources / MC Telephone Fax 518-549-0462 Email Address jc.sm.

HRresumes@justicecenter.ny.gov Address Street 161 Delaware Ave City Delamr State NY Zip Code 12054 Notes on Applying Please submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.