AIU Investigator
- Pay
- $60,778 – $67,595 per year
- Location
- Queens, NY
- Listed
- 17 days ago
About the role
The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City's evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed at moving the city towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody.
Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.
The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) Applicant Investigation Unit is responsible for the recruitment, investigation and selection of candidates for the position of Correction Officer. The Applicant Investigation Unit seeks to recruit an Investigator. Under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the Investigator will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:
- Ensuring that candidate's background checks are sent out and received;
- Preparing reports, plans and coordinates investigation schedules and assignments;
- Running background checks through EJustice, IIS, IFCOM, Webcrims, Google and various watchdog registries;
- Contacting and interviewing candidates;
- Gathering information through collateral contacts;
- Formulating questions for the candidates based on documents procured during the investigation process;
- Ensuring the legitimacy of submitted documents and running cross checks for authenticity;
- Performing field visits to businesses, communities and other contacts;
- Performing general checks of various social media profiles, along with other investigatory practices, to ensure the vetting process for the best Correction Officer candidates;
- Performing related work and special projects. INVESTIGATOR (DISCIPLINE) (DOC - 31164
Qualifications & Requirements
- A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in one or more of the fields of accounting, auditing, correction administration, criminal justice administration and planning, forensic science, inspection, investigation, law enforcement, personnel administration, police science, and security, 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 3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From City of New York's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 24, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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What is the salary for the AIU Investigator role at City of New York?
The AIU Investigator posting at City of New York states compensation of $60,778 – $67,595 per year. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on City of New York's official career site.
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This AIU Investigator position at City of New York is located in Queens, NY. Always check City of New York's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
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