Associate Investigator (Part-Time), Level I
JOB DESCRIPTION: The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The NYPD strives to foster a safe and fair city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between the people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation. The Legal Bureau serves as in-house counsel to the Department and assist members of the service in interpreting local, state, and federal laws. The Bureau represents the Department in a variety of civil matters, produces records and video footage to external oversight bodies and for litigation, reviews and negotiates complex contracts and memoranda of understanding, and assesses Department policies, practices, procedures, and forms for legal sufficiency and conformance with the law. The Legal Bureau's Freedom of Information Law ("FOIL") Unit is responsible for analyzing and responding to FOIL requests from members of the public and media outlets for Department records, policies, statistics and procedures. The primary duties of personnel assigned to the FOIL Unit are to identify, locate, redact, and produce various Department records, including highly-sensitive and confidential materials, in response to requests. The specific duties and responsibilities of an Associate Investigator assigned to the Legal Bureau's FOIL Unit will include: 1. Analyzing and intaking FOIL requests from the public for NYPD records and data. 2. Utilizing various NYPD systems and applications to assist in the processing and investigation of requests. 3. Examining responsive records and making recommendations as to appropriateness of disclosure. 4. Applying appropriate redactions in accordance with all applicable laws. 5. Reporting results of diligent searches and record review to unit supervisors. WORK LOCATION: 375 Pearl St. New York, NY 10038 HOURS/SHIFT: Business Hours (Part-Time) Minimum Qualifications 1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five 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 or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above; or 3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above; or 4. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. Preferred Skills - Knowledge of basic computer skills and Department systems. - Excellent legal research and analytical skills. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. - Strong organizational skills and an ability to manage a significant caseload while also maintaining tight deadlines. - Ability to work independently or as part of a team. - Ability to adapt to change and have flexibility to adapt to a wide variety of tasks and functions. 55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program. 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 Educations 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. Apply Job!