Review Vacancy
AgencyFinancial Services, Department of
TitleInvestigative Specialist 1 (Financial Fraud)
Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $53339 to $67824 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Six years of experience in conducting field investigations or investigations of financial fraud preliminary to civil litigation or criminal prosecution. The experience must include gathering and evaluating intelligence of alleged criminal activity; interviewing and interrogating individuals; and testifying in grand jury or criminal trials in state and/or federal court.
Substitution: An associate’s degree in criminal justice or a related field may substitute for two years of qualifying experience. A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field may substitute for four years of qualifying experience. Related fields include: law enforcement, police science, criminal justice administration, criminology, criminal investigation, police studies, public justice, forensic accounting, forensic psychology, forensic science, and economic crime management.
Duties Description The Department of Financial Services is seeking experienced Investigative Specialists 1 (Financial Fraud) to plan, oversee and conduct investigations of alleged fraud involving financial entities and provide technical assistance to law enforcement agencies. Cases involve fraud by employees at banking institutions, mortgage brokers, insurers, and other financial entities; organized crime; and scams involving multiple companies/entities. This may involve travel and undercover operations for extended periods and irregular hours, including weekends, and may require the direct supervision and/or training of subordinate investigators.
These will be non-competitive appointments. The incumbents will be designated as peace officers and must be United States citizens, reside in New York State and maintain New York State residency during employment, as well as meet all other requirements related to peace officer status. Candidates with undercover experience will be given preference.
Additional Comments Appointment to this position is pending Division of Budget approval to fill.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address Dina.Haggerty@dfs.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingTo Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than August 31, 2016 to Dina.Haggerty@dfs.ny.gov. Please include Box FRAUD-07050 in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.
All candidates that apply may not be scheduled for an interview
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Department of Financial Services is required to provide reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability if an accommodation would enable the applicant to perform the essential functions of the job and the accommodation would not constitute an undue hardship on the operations of the agency.