Review Vacancy
AgencyAttorney General, Office of the
TitleInvestigative Specialist 1 (Law) / Trainee (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually
Duties Description • Plan and conduct investigations based on a thorough knowledge of the application and interpretation of the specific laws and regulations relating to the investigative jurisdiction of the specific agency’s bureau.
• Review Claims and Notices of Intention filed against the State to determine type of action and what investigation is needed.
• Contact and correspond with other departments or agencies, including Federal, State, Municipal or local governments, for information relating to the case. Locate and contact private organizations for information and locate and review court records or insurance company files.
• Use computer databases such as Department of Motor Vehicles, ISO, Choice Point (CDB-Infotek), Dun & Bradstreet, Lexis-Nexis, Internet Web sites, etc. to do information searches.
• Conduct field investigations at the location or site/scene of incidents; collect and secure physical evidence, records, documents; take photos, if needed; canvas area for possible witnesses, identify the locating witnesses named in police reports/records or fire department or ambulance reports, etc.; interview and obtain statements from witnesses.
• Conduct undercover investigations, including surveillance of claimants using video and still cameras.
• Locate and work with expert witnesses needed at or for preparation of the trial. Service of papers and subpoenas on parties, law firms, agencies, corporations, government offices, etc. for appearances as witnesses at the trial or for documents needed at the trial or for Examinations Before Trial (EBTs).
• Transport witnesses, documents, or exhibits to EBTs or trials. Confer with Assistant Attorneys General during the defense of the action. Testify at trial as to the investigation that was done.
• Perform various duties involving State-wide initiatives.
• Investigate and resolve consumer disputes by communicating both verbally or in writing with all concerned parties.
• Research and interpret laws and decisions as they are related to consumer issues.
• Occasional supervision of student interns.
• May be tasked at reviewing sexually explicit material and interviewing victims of sexual assault as part of our Sex Offender Management Bureau.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• This position requires travel.
Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Investigative Specialist 1 (Law)
PEF, SG-18 (Starting Salary $66,951, job rate $85,138)
Six 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.
Substitution:
An associate degree in criminal justice, 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, or homeland security can substitute for two years of specialized experience;
A bachelor's or higher degree in criminal justice, 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, or homeland security can substitute for four years of specialized experience.
Types of Investigative experience that could be considered qualifying: experience in such positions as police detective, insurance investigator, 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 are examples which meet the Minimum Qualifications.
Examples of non-qualifying experience include but are not limited to: experience in routine police patrol work, security guard or related security position, tax collector, collector of delinquent accounts, credit checker, legal assistant/attorney, hotel or store detective, loss prevention officer, parole officer, correction officer, guard, inspector, or experience in adoption and/or foster care placement.
Investigative Specialist Trainee 1 (Law)
PEF, NS (eq SG 14) (Starting Salary $53,764, job rate $68,630)
Four years of investigative experience. Qualifying experience: "investigative experience" is defined as gathering and securing information and evidence from a variety of sources through independent, non-structured activities including the preparation and submission of detailed narrative reports describing the method of gathering the evidence and the results of the investigations.
Experience in auditing, interviewing, building security surveillance, traffic enforcement, or performing routine inspections or surveys will NOT be considered investigative experience.
Depending on qualifications, you may be required to serve a one-to-two-year traineeship that leads to the full level SG 18 position.
COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Current NYS Employee reachable on the Civil Service Eligible List for Investigative Specialist 1 (Law) OR eligible for transfer as an Investigative Officer 1, Investigative Officer 1 (Spanish), Investigative Specialist 1 (Cannabis), Investigative Specialist 1 (Narcotics). OR Permanent or Contingent Permanent status as an Investigative Specialist 1 (Law) OR Investigative Specialist Trainee 1 (Law) OR eligible for 70.1 transfer as a Senior Consumer Frauds Representative with one year of Permanent Competitive Service.
Additional Comments Careers with the State offer multiple benefits including paid vacation leave (13+ days per year), sick leave, paid State holidays off, health insurance including vision & dental, entry into the NYS retirement (pension) system, education and training, eligibility for public student loan forgiveness, and job stability with promotional opportunities. Workplace flexibilities include multiple options for employees including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.
The agency's hours of operation are Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (37.5 hours/week).
Scheduling determinations are dependent upon the needs of each Bureau and will be communicated during interviews.
SOME EVENING AND WEEKEND WORK IS REQUIRED. The duties, at times, require the investigator to work at all hours of the day, including early morning or late at night, including weekends, and, at times, holidays, in all areas of upstate New York regions, NYC, Long Island, and possibly out of state.
SELECTED CANDIDATES MUST BE FINGERPRINTED AND PAY FINGERPRINT FEE, MUST UNDERGO A PHYSICAL/ MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND PAY CLINICAL LABORATORY TEST FEE, AND MUST UNDERGO A THOROUGH CHARACTER INVESTIGATION PRIOR TO HIRE.
The Office of the NYS Attorney General (OAG) cannot provide sponsorship for work authorization. Candidates need to be authorized to work in the United States to be employed by this agency. It is incumbent upon employees to maintain work authorization for the duration of their employment with the OAG. This agency does not participate in E-Verify for work authorization purposes.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources Management Bureau
Email Address HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov
Address
Street Office of the New York State Attorney General
The Capitol
Notes on ApplyingHOW TO APPLY:
In your submission, you must provide sufficient information to determine from your resume and/or cover letter that you meet the minimum qualifications stated above. To apply, please send your resume, cover letter, and a copy of your degree/transcript (if applicable) to HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov. Be sure to include the Vacancy # 211303 and Title of the position in the subject heading of your email.
Questions can be directed to HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov.
Please include Vacancy ID: 211303 in the subject line.