Assistant Deputy Chief Investigator - Public Integrity Division West

Duties

The Office of Special Investigations (OSI) is seeking qualified candidates for consideration to serve as an Assistant Deputy Chief Investigator (ADCI) in the OSI Public Integrity Division (PID). This division investigates a wide range of allegations to ensure the integrity of the Department, the safety of all within the DOCCS system, and the protection of those within the state’s correctional facilities, individuals under community supervision, and the public. PID, for example, investigates allegations of physical and sexual abuse, staff misconduct, sexual harassment, fraud, other forms of serious harassment, unattended deaths and suicides of incarcerated individuals in facilities, escape plots, and any other alleged misconduct having a nexus to DOCCS that is not covered by another OSI division. These investigations include violations of criminal statutes and violations of administrative policies. PID has two dedicated units—the Special Victims Unit (SVU) and the Major Case Unit (MCU)—to investigate sexual abuse allegations and serious physical abuse allegations, respectively. The Public Integrity Division also collaborates with others within the Department to ensure compliance with the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). Additionally, the Public Integrity Division includes OSI’s Medical Review Team, which consists of medical professionals who conduct forensic medical record reviews to support OSI investigations, particularly those involving assaults and deaths.
This ADCI position is responsible for the daily operations, investigations, and management of the division within its assigned geographic region. The ADCI position is a fifth-level leadership and supervisory role (under the Deputy Commissioner/Chief, Assistant Commissioner/Assistant Chief, Director of Operations, and Deputy Chief Investigator for the division). This ADCI will supervise senior investigators and investigators handling PID investigations in the assigned geographic area. It is the responsibility of the ADCI to ensure that the investigations conducted by staff in their coverage area are thorough, timely, fair, and compliant with relevant OSI policies and state and federal laws.
This ADCI position will be based in Alden, NY. Office assignments are based on the needs of OSI and the Department.

Minimum qualifications

The required qualifications for an ADCI include at least six years of investigative experience, with at least two years of leadership, management, and supervisory experience. Certain undergraduate or graduate degrees may be substituted for a portion of the investigative experience requirements. Previous experience and/or certifications in relevant investigative areas are also required, including conducting or supervising investigations related to internal affairs and/or sexual abuse in a confinement setting, supervising major incidents, and demonstrating the ability to deploy resources efficiently. Strong leadership skills, the ability to adapt to a changing environment, and the ability to handle multiple priorities are required. This position requires a high degree of organizational and writing skills; the incumbent must also be available to respond immediately to incidents and remain in the area as needed. Statewide travel is required of all OSI supervisory staff.
OSI investigative staff must possess, at a minimum, knowledge of applicable laws; the highest standards of behavior, including personal integrity, ethics, fairness, character, judgment, and attitude; and the respect for and ability to work with others inside and outside OSI. OSI investigative staff must have state-of-the-art technical skills to conduct thorough and objective investigations and to fulfill OSI’s mission. Finally, OSI is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion by ensuring equal justice and opportunity without discrimination against any person based on protected classes, including race, color, national origin, creed/religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), disability (physical or mental), age (18 and older), citizenship status, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status (being pregnant, caring for a child under 18, or seeking to adopt a child under 18), sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender (including sexual harassment), gender identity, gender expression, military status, prior arrest/criminal record, prior convictions (unless certain requirements have been met), domestic violence victim status, and/or retaliation for complaining about possible discrimination. This commitment extends to all of OSI’s hiring and promotional practices.
The ADCI position in OSI is a Management/Confidential (M/C) position, requiring a BDA, a background check, and approval by the Division of the Budget, among other required approvals. The ability to qualify as a peace officer and carry a firearm is also required. All applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, as required by investigative assignments.

Civil service details

• Jurisdictional class: Exempt Class
• Appointment type: Permanent
• Salary grade: 662
• Bargaining unit: M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
• NY HELPS: No
• Telecommuting allowed?: No