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 New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships. 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 specific duties and responsibilities of an Associate Investigator assigned to the Legal Bureau will vary based on assignment, but may 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 for records. 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. TO APPLY: Click the "Apply" button WORK LOCATIONS: 1 Police Plaza Path, New York, NY 10038 375 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10038 WORK SCHEDULE: Business Hours (P/T) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This lateral opportunity is open to current Staff Analyst only. NYPD employees: Applicants' time and leave records, disciplinary records, and performance evaluations will be reviewed and taken into consideration. If selected, a Commanding Officer's recommendation is required prior to the transfer. In compliance with federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.
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 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.
Salary : $59,359 - $88,704
