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Associate Fraud Investigator

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Government & Politics
    Legal
  • Manhattan, +1

AI generated summary

  • You must have a high school diploma and five years of relevant experience, or an associate degree with three years, or a bachelor's degree with two years, including one year in a supervisory role.
  • You will conduct investigations, draft violations, analyze information, conduct surveillance, interview witnesses and suspects, handle complaints, and prepare investigative reports.

Requirements

  • A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of satisfactory, full-time experience, acquired within the United States in one or a combination of the following: performing investigations involving criminal and/or fraudulent activities; evaluating credit histories; searching for assets; and/or researching, compiling and/or locating evidence or information in order to build a case or uncover activities of criminal, corrupt, unlawful or unethical nature involving public or private funds, one year of which shall have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or
  • An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 12 semester credits from an accredited United States college in criminal justice, forensic science, police science, criminology, criminal justice administration and planning, and/or law or related field and three years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above, one year of which shall have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or
  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above, one year of which shall have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or
  • Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and have one year of supervisory or administrative experience in the areas described in "1" above. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits, from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 6 semester credits in the areas described in "2" above for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

  • Responsibilities will include conducting enforcement, drafting violations, handling complaints; preparing investigative plans; analyzing information; conducting surveillance; interviewing witnesses, suspects, customers and preparing investigative reports.

FAQs

What qualifications do I need to apply for the Associate Fraud Investigator position?

Candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of relevant experience, or an associate degree with three years of relevant experience, or a baccalaureate degree with two years of relevant experience. Supervisory or administrative experience is also required.

Is previous law enforcement experience preferred for this position?

Yes, strong law enforcement experience is preferred, particularly in investigating organized crime and complex cases.

What are the key responsibilities of an Associate Fraud Investigator?

Responsibilities include conducting enforcement actions, drafting violations, handling complaints, preparing investigative plans, analyzing information, conducting surveillance, interviewing witnesses and suspects, and preparing investigative reports.

Are there any preferred skills required for this role?

Preferred skills include strong oral and written communication abilities, strong organizational skills, self-motivation, and proficiency with Salesforce and Microsoft Office, as well as experience in conducting open-source searches.

Is this position open to individuals with disabilities?

Yes, this position is open to qualified persons with disabilities who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Candidates should indicate their interest in this program on their resume and cover letter.

What is the salary for the Associate Fraud Investigator position?

The salary for this position is $80,362.00.

What is the residency requirement for this position?

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles may be eligible to reside in specific counties after two continuous years of employment.

Are there any loan forgiveness programs available for employees of the City of New York?

Yes, prospective employees may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness initiative.

How does the application process accommodate veterans?

The City of New York is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans, to apply for the position.

Are there opportunities for career advancement within the Business Integrity Commission?

Yes, the Business Integrity Commission values employee development and offers opportunities for career advancement within the agency.

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