INVESTIGATOR
- Pay
- $48,206 – $57,737 per year
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Listed
- Today
Skills & highlights for this role
- Background investigations
- Information verification
- Database/information systems use
- Case file maintenance
- Evidence and information research
Also useful
- Credit and asset searching
- Criminal history research
- Case summary preparation
About the role
Note
This position is open only to City of New York employees serving in the permanent civil service title of Investigator as well as candidates who have successfully completed and passed the exam #5083. Kindly include your final list number at the top of your resume.
The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs.
FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values.
The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Investigator in the Bureau of Human Capital. The successful candidate will:conduct pre-employment background investigations for the Firefighters, EMS, Youth Force Program and civilian titles according to applicable policies, procedures, regulation and Federal, State and local laws.
The investigators will obtain information from various sources using databases/information systems, enter data into various databases and maintain case files. The position also entails preparing case summaries for review while performing related work and additional duties as assigned by supervision.
Qualifications & Requirements
- A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two 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
- An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college; or
- Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits, from an accredited college, for one year of full-time experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
The Investigators will gather and verify information received from candidates including but not limited to education, work experience, military experience and criminal history.
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 November 11, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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Common questions
What is the salary for the INVESTIGATOR role at City of New York?
The INVESTIGATOR posting at City of New York states compensation of $48,206 – $57,737 per year. 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.
Where is the INVESTIGATOR job at City of New York located?
This INVESTIGATOR position at City of New York is located in Brooklyn, NY (On-site). Always check City of New York's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
What qualifications are required for INVESTIGATOR at City of New York?
For the INVESTIGATOR role, City of New York highlights 2+ years of relevant experience; a high school diploma or equivalent; experience with Background investigations, Information verification, Database/information systems use, Case file maintenance, Evidence and information research. Rolev.ai can score your existing resume against these requirements and show any skill gaps before you apply.
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