Investigator (Employee Compliance)

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 Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full time Investigator Employee Compliance in the Bureau of Legal Affairs/ Substance Testing Unit. Reporting directly to the Director of Substance Testing Unit the successful candidate will: Travel to various field locations and FDNY facilities for the purpose of performing drug/alcohol testing of FDNY personnel. The Unit's operations take place in a field setting. Conduct several types of drug/ alcohol tests by performing urinalysis or hair testing methods. Complete administrative tasks including but not limited to field preparation by gathering data, report writing to summarize field events, sample releasing to the courier, toxicology result processing, re-test applications, case files preparation, record review, phone inquiries. Input testing information utilizing the unit's computer applications. Will be required to have knowledge of the unit's Drug and Alcohol collecting testing procedures (SOPs), chain of custody process, Department's drug testing policies. Work in close coordination with Bureau of Health Services and Bureau of Investigations and Trials. Availability to work NIGHT AND WEEKEND SHIFTS to accommodate operational needs. Testify at hearings and court proceedings as needed. Driver's License Required.

INVESTIGATOR (EMPLOYEE COMPLIA - 31171

Qualification Requirements
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, and security, or in a major operational area of the employing
agency; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

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.