Investigator

Directs, supervises, or performs confidential investigations of the occurrence or suspected occurrence of fraud, waste, abuse, or corruption within or related to fulfilling the statutory and constitutional responsibilities of the Comptroller. Under the general direction of the Chief Investigator and Division of Investigations Executive Management, the Investigator directs, supervises, and performs confidential investigations of alleged corruption, fraud, waste, or abuse related to public funds or governmental agencies and municipalities. Position Summary Item #: 00157 Bargaining Unit: Management Confidential Division: Investigations Jurisdictional Class: Exempt Appointment Type: Permanent Salary Grade: NS Salary Range: $114,558 - $144,343 Employment Type: FULL TIME Occupational Category: Other Professional Careers NY HELPS: No Travel Percentage: 20% Work Week: Monday - Friday Work Hours: 8:30AM - 4:30PM Shift: No Mandatory Overtime: No Compressed Workweek Allowed: No Telecommuting Allowed: Yes Minimum Qualifications 8+ years full-time experience as a Police or Peace Officer at the local, state, or federal level. 6+ years full-time experience conducting criminal investigations, with an emphasis on white‑collar crime (including fraud, public corruption, embezzlement, healthcare fraud, and other financial or regulatory offenses). Maintain a current and valid New York State driver’s license. Preferred Qualifications / Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Experience conducting complex financial, white‑collar, and public corruption investigations, including all aspects of public corruption, embezzlement, money laundering, financial statement fraud, and fraud related to falsifying public records. Knowledge of criminal law and procedure, including laws and procedures for gathering and preserving physical and testimonial evidence. Ability to manage an active caseload, handle multiple examinations simultaneously, and prioritize assignments. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience conducting interviews, testifying, and presenting complex analyses and criminal activities comprehensibly. Knowledge of State and local government operations. Ability to work well with staff at all levels of the organization. Ability to take on responsibility and work independently. Maintain a high level of integrity and discretion. Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and ability to function as part of a team. Ability to gather documents and preserve evidence to support investigations; engage in field activity as needed, including surveillance and the collection and preservation of physical evidence. Ability to travel across the State as required. Ability to use and work with a variety of hardware tools and software programs. Telecommuting The Office of the New York State Comptroller supports telecommuting where it is reasonable based on the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees newly hired will be restricted from telecommuting for at least eight calendar weeks. After the initial restriction, if an employee’s primary residence location, duties, and work performance align with telecommuting, they may be allowed to. Upon approval, employees may telecommute up to five days per pay period. Reasonable Accommodation The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity Employment The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self‑evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Office of the NYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli