Investigative Analyst
- Pay
- $ 60,246.00
- Location
- New York, NY · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Listed
- 31 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- investigative research
- data analysis
- written report production
Also useful
- auditing
- policy analysis
About the role
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 Office of the Inspector General for the New York City Police Department (OIG-NYPD) is authorized to investigate, review, study, audit and make recommendations relating to the operations, policies, programs and practices of New York Police Department (NYPD), with the goal of enhancing effectiveness, increasing public safety, protecting civil liberties and civil rights, and increasing the public's confidence in the police force.
OIG-NYPD is seeking an Investigative Analyst to investigate, review, study, or audit selected operations, policies, programs, and practices of the NYPD. The Investigative Analyst, using an investigative data-driven approach will identify policy and practice areas of concern and where improvements are needed in how NYPD carries out its law enforcement responsibilities.
The Investigative Analyst will work alongside other OIG-NYPD staff to develop recommendations for reforms to NYPD, based on investigative findings, best practices and other research. The Investigative Analyst will also monitor and produce public reports documenting the extent to which NYPD implements, or does not implement, the Office's recommendations.
In addition to producing public reports, the investigative analyst will be part of the team that receives and triages public complaints.
The Investigative Analyst must have strong research, analytical and communication skills. The Investigative Analyst must have a proven record of producing research-based written work at the college level or in a professional setting.
The Investigative Analyst will work with other investigative analysts, data analysts, and attorneys. The successful Investigative Analyst candidate will be conscientious, thoughtful, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and flexible enough to perform effectively both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
If selected, the candidate will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation. In addition, because the position has a law enforcement and/or investigative function, 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).
Qualifications
- 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
- 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 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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What is the salary for the Investigative Analyst role at City of New York?
The Investigative Analyst posting at City of New York states compensation of $ 60,246.00. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on City of New York's official career site.
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