New

Assistant Inspector General

New York City Department of Investigation
$40,000.00 - $106,912.00
United States, New York, Manhattan
Oct 31, 2025
The New York City Department of Investigation ("DOI") is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the country; its mission is to combat municipal corruption. DOI serves the people of New York City by acting as an independent and nonpartisan watchdog for New York City government, City agencies, and City employees, vendors with City contracts, individuals and entities that receive City funds. DOI's Squad 4 seeks an Assistant Inspector General (AIG) who will lead and conduct criminal investigations into fraud and corruption relating to City agencies, employees and contractors. This position is within a unit that specializes in, among other things, embezzlement and fraud involving City contracts with the Economic Development Corporation and Departments of Health and Mental Hygiene, Citywide Administrative Services, Finance, and Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, among others. The AIG will be expected to play a leadership role on complex investigations involving significant financial analysis and document review. The AIG will also be expected to independently conduct investigations related to conflicts of interest, waste, and gross mismanagement, and to prepare detailed written work product derived from those investigations, such as reports and memoranda. The AIG will also participate in investigations related to conflicts of interest, waste, and gross mismanagement involving City government. If selected, the candidate will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation. Due to the position consisting of law enforcement and/or investigative functions, the candidate's consumer credit history will be reviewed during the background investigation as permitted by NYC Administrative Code 8-107(24)(b)(2)(A). SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR - 31130 Minimum Qualifications 1.A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in an industrial or governmental agency in the field of investigation, auditing, law enforcement, security, inspections, or in a major operational area of the agency in which the appointment is to be made; or 2.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or 3.Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Preferred Skills 1.A minimum of four years of experience conducting complex investigations (preferably involving procurement, contracting, and/or otherwhite-collar related criminal offenses). At least two years of experience at a law enforcement agency, investigative agency, or investigationsand audit firm serving in an investigative role (agent, detective, or equivalent investigative position) required. 2.Proven ability to perform financial analysis, analyze internal controls and policies, conduct interviews, and provide testimony. 3.Demonstrated writing ability, including to prepare detailed written reports and memoranda, and experience editing written word product to a high standard. Candidates should be prepared to provide a writing sample. 4.Proven ability to conduct and lead field activities, such as search warrant operations and surveillance, with minimal supervision. 5.Demonstrated ability to function independently, with minimal supervision, to conduct investigations and balance an active caseload ofmultiple cases on a short timeline. Possess excellent organizational skills and proven ability to manage time efficiently in a fast-pacedenvironment. 6.Experience with investigations into government agencies, procurement, and/or contracts. Specific experience with investigations into the construction industry, infrastructure projects, and/or engineering is a plus. 7.Experience working with federal, state, and city prosecutors on complex investigations and cases. 8.Strong interpersonal, written, and analytical skills. 9.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills, including V-lookup and pivot tables, bank statement scanning software, and various computer programs. 10.Ability to work well with all levels of staff and management. 11.Demonstrated ethics and sound judgment. 11.Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is a plus. 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 Education's 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.