Date Posted:

07/10/26

Applications Due:

07/25/26

Vacancy ID:

219693 Position Information NY HELPYes AgencyCannabis Management, Office of TitleInvestigative Specialist 2 (Cannabis) (NY HELPS) - VID 219693 Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services Salary Grade23 Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypeContingent Permanent Jurisdictional ClassNon-competitive Class Travel Percentage40% Schedule WorkweekMon-Fri Hours Per Week37.5 Workday From8 AM To5 PM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime?

No Compressed workweek allowed?

No Telecommuting allowed?

Yes Location CountyErie Street Address535 Washington Street, Suite 201 CityBuffalo StateNY Zip Code14203 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionUnder the general direction of Investigative Specialist 3, the incumbent of this position will serve as the Lead Investigator supervising subordinate investigative staff for their assigned area and work closely with other OCM units and other law enforcement agencies to gather information and initiate investigations. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform and oversee a wide variety of enforcement, regulatory, and licensing investigative activities to gather information and report facts.
• Review assigned cases or complaints from the public to determine the section of law, rule, or regulation that applies and identify the issues and types of information needed.
• Plan the scope and method of investigation based on the Office of Cannabis Management policy, the accessibility of information and the seriousness of the issue.
• Assign casework to subordinate investigative staff, ensuring tasks are balanced throughout the office.
• Meet and confer with subordinate staff to provide guidance and assistance in investigative functions.
• Develop tactical operation plans for multi-agency enforcement actions.
• Meet with and interview witnesses, complainants, proprietors, prospective licensees, and others to obtain information relating to the investigation for enforcement, compliance, or eligibility purposes.
• May arrest, confine, and transport subjects of investigation and process them per established procedures.
• Take statements and affidavits from individuals in an appropriate format, taking care to include a full description of the facts needed to support the investigation.
• Identify and search public and private documents to locate persons of interest and may question others and follow leads to find such persons.
• Develop leads and informants; conduct surveillance and engage in undercover work. Use camera, recording devices, or other equipment as necessary.
• Obtain, inventory, and safeguard evidence according to OCM procedures and legal requirements.
• Confer with law enforcement, prosecutors, and other entities to convey and obtain information relevant to an investigation, provide technical assistance and training, and develop and maintain rapport to ensure cooperation in the conduct of investigations.
• Participate in joint operations with various levels of law enforcement targeting patterns of non-compliance or violations of laws and regulations.
• Review investigative reports of subordinate staff for adequacy of coverage, quality of findings, and soundness of recommendations and/or make recommendations consistent with findings and OCM policy and practice.
• Prepare factual written reports of information gathered during an investigation; and may recommend an appropriate course of action consistent with findings and agency policy and practices.
• Provide investigative findings and recommendations to the senior staff for final signoff and approval.
• Perform full range of supervisory functions. Minimum QualificationsThis title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)
• and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position:

Required Experience:

Seven years of experience

• in a field investigative position 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.

• Substitutions:

• An associate degree in criminal justice or related field may substitute for two years of qualifying experience.
• A bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field may substitute for four years of qualifying experience.

Related fields include:

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, and homeland security. OR If there are no more than three qualified candidates in the promotion field for this position, the agency will request approval from the Department of Civil Service to fill this position via a noncompetitive promotion (NCP) examination, pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. In order to be eligible for the NCP, candidates must be in the direct promotion field, have of one year or more permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an Investigative Specialist 1 (Cannabis) and must not have failed the last two holdings of the promotion examination for the title listed above. OR Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 23 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid New York City or local county firearm permit.
• Current Peace Officer status.

NOTE:

IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.

Additional CommentsAdditional Requirements:

Candidates will be required to meet the requirements for Peace Officer status

• and meet physical/medical standards for these positions.

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Peace Officer Status:

Investigative Specialists (Cannabis) are peace officers and must be qualified to hold such office in accordance with state law. As such, they are required to attend NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services sanctioned peace officer training. Employment is dependent on continuous certification as a peace officer. Appointees to the New York City field office are required to obtain and maintain a New York City firearm permit. Appointees to field offices outside of New York City are required to obtain and maintain a local county firearm permit. All appointees must obtain the required permit within twelve months of hire, and successfully complete an assigned firearms training, annual re-qualification and display continued proficiency. Denial, suspension or loss of the required firearm permit or failure to re-qualify or display continued proficiency may result in removal from employment in this position.

• Travel may be required (approximately 40%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
• There is no examination required for appointment to a

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position. Candidates hired via

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will be appointed on a permanent non-competitive basis and will begin a probationary period. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that

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employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a

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title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply. For a full version of OCM's EEO/AA statement and benefits of joining OCM, please visit: About | Office of Cannabis Management (ny). NYS Office of Cannabis Management does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING

Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. How to Apply NameHuman Resources/JY Telephone518-473-5282 Fax518-486-1631 Email AddressHRresumes@ogs.ny Address StreetNYS Office of General Services, HRM 31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza CityAlbany StateNY Zip Code12242 Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter to HRresumes@ogs.ny detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.