FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of commonly encountered local, state and federal laws as pertaining to internal investigations; good knowledge of persons’ legal rights; good knowledge of school district rules, regulations, policies and procedures; good knowledge of proper investigative techniques; working knowledge of Penal Law; working knowledge of the criminal justice system; ability to summarize information verbally; ability to communicate with all types of people clearly, concisely and at their intellectual level; ability to listen and comprehend verbal information provided by all types of individuals; ability to comprehend written information including laws and legal terminology; ability to make quick and accurate decisions; ability to recall facts and details and recognize useful information; ability to recognize discrepancies in information presented; ability to secure and maintain evidence and files for the duration of an investigation; ability to document findings; ability to secure appropriate information while conducting background checks; ability to testify at hearings and legal reviews; ability to recognize potentially dangerous situations; ability to secure the cooperation of others in stressful situations; ability to provide testimony; ability to work independently; ability to learn job-related material through verbal and written instruction; ability to complete forms and write reports in an accurate, clear, and legally sufficient manner; ability to maintain logs and records; ability to communicate both orally and in writing; good judgment;physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (All need not be performed in a given position. Other related activities may be performed although not listed.)
Conducts investigations of allegations of fraud, conflicts of interest, improprieties, and criminal activities by district employees and contracted employees;
Conducts internal investigations of violations of district policy, procedures, rules and regulations;
Collects and processes evidence related to employee misconduct and incidents;
Maintains security of scenes and the preservation of evidence;
Interviews witnesses and other persons with knowledge of the case to determine investigative steps to follow;
Develops written statements of facts and investigative reports;
Maintains written records of all investigations and interviews, completes related forms, organizes and summarizes in writing the details of an incident, keeps notes on investigative activities;
Conducts background checks of new hires for selected positions, and contacts other school districts for related information;
Testifies at hearings and legal reviews, depending on level of violation;
Acts as liaison between district and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, court personnel, and other school district staff;
Monitors criminal cases involving district employees that are sent to grand jury;
Maintains logs or other records of investigative cases.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma; plus EITHER:
(A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience as a police officer, or as a private investigator or similar professional* investigator position; OR,
(B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s degree and five (5) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience as a police officer, or as a private investigator or similar professional* investigator position: OR,
(C) Seven (7) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience as a police officer, or as a private investigator of similar professional* investigator position; OR
*Professional, for the purposes of these minimum qualifications, does not include clerical/secretarial, maintenance, or similar experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: If you are appointed, you will be required to have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.