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Investigator Analyst

City of New York

New York, NYJob$72–83K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$72–83K/yr
Location
New York, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The New York City Department of Probation seeks Investigator Analysts to support digital forensic examinations, social media investigations, and cyber-related operational support. Analysts assist sworn personnel with short- and long-term investigations, research case subjects, preserve online evidence, prepare reports and visual materials, and identify investigative leads. The role requires a relevant bachelor’s degree and two years of related investigative experience; a master’s degree or additional experience may qualify individuals for Assignment Level II or III.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Investigations, nice to haveDigital Forensics, nice to haveSocial Media Investigations, nice to havePublic Records Research, nice to haveOnline Evidence Preservation, nice to haveIntelligence Reporting, nice to haveSpreadsheet Preparation, nice to haveLink Analysis, nice to havePattern Analysis, nice to haveCyber Trend Identification, nice to haveEvidence Tracking, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Related Field, required2 Years Related Experience, requiredMaster's in Related Field or 2 Additional Years Experience, nice to have

Full job description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The New York City Department of Probation is dedicated to improving public safety by supporting individuals on probation. DOP uses research-based practices to supervise and support people on probation and help prevent further interactions with the justice system. By expanding access to education and gainful employment opportunities, healthcare, family supports, and civic engagement, DOP empowers New Yorkers under their supervision to lead safe and thriving lives.

The Department of Probation is seeking to hire (2) Investigators.

The NYC Department of Probation (DOP) is a world leader in creatively and effectively engaging with people under court-mandated community supervision. Through innovative partnerships with people and organizations throughout New York City, DOP provides opportunities for those on probation to access services and programs that positively impact their life trajectory. Staff at DOP engage in meaningful relationships with those on probation to enhance community safety and decrease recidivism.

The Department is seeking to hire Investigator Analysts to support digital forensic examinations, social media investigations and cyber related operational support. The analyst will assist sworn personnel by conducting both short term and long term investigations

  • Use public records, databases, and social media to research case subjects

  • Ensure compliance with agency policy and legal standards

  • Conduct social media investigations to support investigations of nefarious activity

  • Identify, preserve and document case relevant online content

  • Prepare spreadsheets, charts, and graphs, both for internal and external use

  • Prepare intelligence reports for situational awareness and operational needs

  • Establishing links, discerning activity patterns within on-line and social media

  • Assist with identifying emerging cyber trends, risk and investigative leads

  • Support digital forensic examinations under established policies and procedures

  • Maintain accurate records, logs , statistical records and evidence tracking information as required

  • Utilize investigatory databases, public records, telephone records and social media platforms

  • May perform other related duties as assigned

INVESTIGATOR (EMPLOYEE DISCIPL - 31172

Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in criminal justice, forensic auditing, forensic science, police science, criminology, criminal justice administration and planning, and/or law or related field and two years of satisfactory full time related experience conducting investigations of alleged employee misconduct, interviewing witnesses and taking statements, managing caseloads, analyzing disciplinary procedures and making recommendations for improvement, interpreting rules, regulations and policies, preparing written reports of investigative findings, making presentations, or in a major operational area of the agency in which the appointment is to be made.

To be eligible for placement to Assignment Level II or III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one of the following:

A master’s degree in criminal justice, forensic psychology or science, industrial and/or organizational psychology, labor relations, public administration, or a closely related field; or

At least two additional years of experience as described in “1” 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.

Salary Min: $ 71,995.00

Salary Max: $ 82,794.00

How this job compares

Set against the 529 open Investigator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$72–83K/yr
  • New York median$71–89K/yr68 salary ranges
  • US median$70–98K/yr316 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $77K, is close to the New York median midpoint ($79K) — in the middle half of Investigator salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 83 open Investigator jobs in New York and 529 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Investigator postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (366 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 182 of the 529 open Investigator jobs (34%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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