Integrity Operations Investigator

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner investigates cases of persons who die within New York City from criminal violence by accident by suicide suddenly when in apparent health when unattended by a physician in a correctional facility or in any suspicious or unusual manner or where an application is made pursuant to law for a permit to cremate a body of a person.

Our core purpose is to protect public health and serve impartial justice through forensic science and medicine. We exist to provide answers in support of families and communities during times of profound need.

The core values of CARES guide our work for communities and inform our behavior toward each other and all those we serve.

Commitment: Dedicated to the mission at all times

Accountability: Responsible to each other and the community

Resilience: Adapt in the face of adversity

Excellence: Achieve and maintain the highest quality

Service: Innovate to meet evolving needs

The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) seeks investigative professionals to serve as the agencys Integrity Operations Investigators supporting the newly established Integrity & Standards Office (ISO). The ISO serves as OCMEs independent investigative and accountability body responsible for identifying reporting and addressing fraud corruption misconduct and misuse of public resources across the agencys 24/7 operations.

The Integrity Operations Investigator will work under the direct supervision of the ISO Integrity Operations Lead. The position is primarily field-based in a unit that operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week including weekends and holidays. Schedules are assigned on a rotating basis and the selected candidate must be available to work any of three shifts (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. or 12:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.). The role requires exceptional discretion sound judgment and a proven ability to handle sensitive matters with integrity. This position plays a vital role in protecting OCMEs credibility and upholding the publics trust in the agencys work.

With latitude for independent action and decision the Integrity Field Investigator will:

Conduct field-based integrity operations across OCME facilities and death scenes throughout the five boroughs including integrity and quality assurance checks compliance inspections surveillance and other investigative activities designed to assess adherence to agency policies procedures and standards.

Conduct follow-up reviews and integrity checks to assess implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions recommendations and procedural reforms.

Manage a caseload of employee misconduct investigations from intake through closure including interviewing OCME employees and external witnesses.

Collect review and analyze audio video documentary and testimonial evidence.

Access and navigate HR security and agency systems to obtain records in furtherance of investigations.

Draft and maintain clear well-supported investigative reports case records internal memoranda notes and written referrals and make recommendations for appropriate action.

Testify at administrative and court hearings as needed.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and coordinate with oversight criminal justice and law enforcement agencies including the NYC Department of Investigation (DOI) and the five New York City District Attorneys Offices and other law enforcement professionals.

Conduct and support investigations in coordination with internal partners including Human Resources Security Workplace Violence Committee and Equal Employment Opportunity Office as appropriate. Propose operational and procedural reforms to strengthen agency controls and reduce risk.

Assist in developing and delivering training on integrity matters policies and procedures.

Perform confidential assignments and high-impact special projects as directed by the Integrity Operations Lead or as agency needs require.

Remain on call and available 24/7 including nights weekends and holidays to respond to operational needs and large-scale fatality events.

Operate a motor vehicle as required for investigative field work and site inspections.




PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to travel extensively throughout the five boroughs and adhere to NYC fleet protocols.

Ability to respond to death scenes and operate within mortuary environments including exposure to decedents and sensitive forensic conditions while maintaining professionalism and composure.

Experience conducting field investigations including those involving employee misconduct corruption or fraud.

Working knowledge of investigative methodologies and procedures.

Demonstrated ability to conduct interviews write reports and provide testimony.

Demonstrated ability to perform investigative work in a fast-paced 24/7 operational environment.

Familiarity with New York City government operations interagency protocols and coordination with oversight bodies such as DOI.

SPECIAL NOTE

Selected candidates will be required to provide a DNA sample by swabbing.

In case of an emergency your position may be designated as essential staff. During emergency events essential positions may require 24-hour availability

A valid drivers license is required and ability to conduct field work at OCME locations throughout the five boroughs.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Authorization to work in the United States is not required to apply for this position however authorization is required before employment can begin. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position at the time of employment. The City of New York may be able to provide assistance with employment-based visa sponsorship but OCME cannot guarantee sponsorship for international employees for visa applications extensions or status changes including

TO APPLY

Please submit resume and cover letter to: . (Job ID# - 805308)

Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted for this position.

**FINAL APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET APPROVAL**

INVESTIGATOR (DISCIPLINE) HMH - 95599

Qualifications :

1. 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/or 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.

Additional Information :

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time