Senior Investigative Officer

2 weeks ago

Albany, New York, United States StateJobsNY Full time

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Reassignment:
Candidates must have one year of permanent non-competitive service as a Senior Investigative Officer (Professional Conduct).

Non-Competitive Appointment:
For non-competitive appointment, candidates must have

EITHER:

  • Two years of permanent, non-competitive service as an Investigative Officer 2 (Professional Conduct), OR
  • Nine years of experience in conducting field investigations or inquiries into professional or medical misconduct prior to civil litigation or criminal prosecution. This experience must include conducting interviews of witnesses and others; preparing comprehensive reports of investigative findings; and testifying at administrative or criminal proceedings. Three years of the experience must have been at a supervisory level.

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, economic crime management, and homeland security.


Duties Description: The New York State Education Department's Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for a Senior Investigative Officer (Professional Conduct) position in the Office of School Personnel Review and Accountability.

This Office is responsible for preparing and prosecuting cases against educators and school administrators who lack the moral character to hold such credentials pursuant to Education Law.

The Office is also responsible for making determinations concerning whether employment clearances for school district employees should be issued based upon fingerprint-supported criminal history background checks.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Supervising investigators and moral character cases to ensure that there is legally sufficient evidence and that investigations are conducted in a timely and thorough manner;
  • Interacting with school attorneys and other school personnel on moral character, fingerprinting, and tenure issues;
  • Overseeing the criminal history background check process, resolving day-to-day technical problems, and handling complex customer complaints;
  • Supervising fingerprint processing support staff;
  • Reviewing all cases recommended for closure without action with subordinate staff to ensure that closure is the appropriate outcome considering the conduct alleged, the legal sufficiency of the evidence, and the likelihood of prosecutorial success;
  • Negotiating and overseeing vendor contracts;
  • Serving as liaison to vendors/agencies including court reporters, fingerprint interfaces, national educator identification clearinghouse, and the Division of Criminal Justice Services;
  • Assisting in the management of the office including operations, policy, personnel decisions, supervision, troubleshooting, customer service, IT issues, planning, and decision-making;
  • Producing and managing office reports for fingerprint operations and investigative operations;
  • Assisting in the management of the teacher tenure hearing process; and
  • Performing other duties as needed or assigned by the Director.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This will be a permanent, non-competitive appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees' negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of work experience will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. This position requires 1% statewide travel. Fingerprinting through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Division of Criminal Justice Services is required for employment. Fees associated with this process are at the Department's expense.

APPLICATION:

Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest. Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

You must include the Box number of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

Links to application materials will not be accepted. Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.

New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.


Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:

Holiday & Paid Time Off

  • Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
  • Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
  • Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
  • Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
  • Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.
Health Care Benefits

  • Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
  • Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits

  • Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
  • NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
  • Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
  • Opportunities for telecommuting.
  • Eligibility for various life insurance options.
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