Job Description This position is open only to City of New York employees serving in the permanent civil service title of an Investigator. Candidates who have taken Investigator exam #2083 and have passed, please put your final list number on the top of your resume. The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values. The mission of the Candidate Investigation Division (CID) is to conduct pre-employment background investigations of candidates seeking employment with the FDNY in order to ensure they meet the minimum job requirements of the Civil Service position in question. CID is comprised of managers, investigators, and administrative staff. The CID Investigators review information and documentation provided by candidates to (1) ensure that required information and documentation is complete, and (2) conduct further inquiry with outside sources such as employers, schools, certification and licensing authorities, and the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), as required, for the screening of candidates. The CID administrative staff provide customer service support and provide administrative assistance in processing the pre-employment background investigations of candidates. They perform fingerprinting for DCJS, data entry, filing and assist with post-hire processing and credential verification. The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks one (1) full-time Investigator in the Candidate Investigation Division. Reporting directly to the Deputy Director of Investigation, the successful candidate will: conduct pre-employment background investigations for the Youth Force Program, Firefighters, EMS and civilian titles according to applicable policies, procedures, regulation and Federal, State and local laws. Gathers and verifies information received from candidates including but not limited to education, work experience, and military experience. Obtains information from various sources using databases and information systems. Enters data into various databases and maintains case files. Prepares case summaries for review. Performs related work and additional duties as assigned by supervision. Qualifications 1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and three years of satisfactory full-time experience as an investigator evaluating credit worthiness, searching for assets, verifying information concerning education, experience, and other personal qualifications bearing upon character and fitness for employment; or performing investigations involving the research, compilation and/or location of evidence or information in order to build a case or uncover activities of a criminal, corrupt, unlawful or unethical nature; or 2. An associate degree from an accredited college or university or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full time experience as described in “1” above; or 3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or 4. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, or “3” 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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.