The qualifications include at least six years’ investigative experience and at least two years of leadership, management, and supervisory experience. Experience investigating the whereabouts of fugitives and safely apprehending them is preferred. Strong leadership and the ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities are necessary. This position will require a high degree of organizational and writing skills, as well as must be available to respond immediately to incidents and possibly remain in the area as needed.
OSI investigative staff must possess, at a minimum, knowledge of the applicable laws, the highest levels of behavior including personal integrity and ethics; fairness; character; judgment; attitude; and respect for and ability to work with others inside and outside OSI. OSI investigative staff must have state-of-the-art technical skills for thorough and objective investigations and to fulfill OSI’s mission. Appropriate licensure and certifications (including being or becoming a peace officer qualified to carry a firearm) are also required. The ability to travel is also necessary. OSI is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion by ensuring equal justice and opportunity without discrimination against any person based on their protected class. All applicants must pass an OSI background check and be able to obtain a security clearance.

The Office of Special Investigations (OSI) is seeking qualified candidates to be considered for to serve as the Assistant Deputy Chief Investigator (ADCI) OSI’s Fugitive Investigations Division (FID). FID specializes in fugitive apprehensions of releasees and incarcerated individuals, returning out-of-state fugitives to New York, and often assists partnering outside law enforcement agencies with fugitive apprehensions.
This ADCI position is responsible for the daily operations of FID and management of FID staff in New York City, Long Island, and lower Hudson Valley regions of New York State. The ADCI position is the fifth-level leadership and supervisory level role (under the Deputy Commissioner/Chief, Assistant Commissioner/Assistant Chief, Director of Operations and Deputy Chief Investigator for FID). This ADCI will supervise senior investigators and investigators handling FID cases and ensure that their investigations / apprehension operation are thorough, timely, and safe, as well as compliant with all relevant policies and laws. This ADCI also will be responsible for overseeing multiple field supervision of fugitive teams and fugitive operations, conducting routine investigations and evaluating investigators.

Long Island City. Office assignments are based upon the needs of OSI and the Department. Travel is required.