"Provisional Open-Competitive Minimum Qualifications: Six years of qualifying experience; OR an associates degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, police science, criminal justice administration, criminology, criminal investigation, police studies, public justice, forensic accounting, forensic psychology, forensic science, economic crime management, or homeland security AND four years of qualifying experience; OR a bachelors or higher degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, police science, criminal justice administration, criminology, criminal investigation, police studies, public justice, forensic accounting, forensic psychology, forensic science, economic crime management, or homeland security AND two years of qualifying experience

**Qualifying Experience: Experience in a field investigative position conducting interviews of witnesses and others, taking written statements and affidavits, collecting and analyzing physical and documentary evidence, and preparing detailed written reports of investigative findings.

Types of Investigative experience that could be considered qualifying: Experience in such positions as police detective, insurance investigator, licensed and registered private investigator, federal investigator, state investigator, municipal investigator, child protective services investigator, in an investigative position involving trial preparations and detailed reports, or investigations within a branch of the Armed Services are examples which meet the Minimum Qualifications.

Non-Qualifying Investigative Experience includes but may not be limited to: Experience in routine police patrol work, security guard or related security position, tax collector, collector of delinquent accounts, credit checker, legal assistant/attorney, hotel or store detective, loss prevention officer, parole officer, correction officer, guard, inspector, or experience in adoption and/or foster care placement.

****** You will be required to have your physical and medical condition evaluated, participate in a drug screening test, participate in a psychological evaluation, and submit to an investigative screening. You must also obtain and maintain a firearm permit from New York City, be qualified to hold peace officer status in accordance with state law, and be a United States Citizen and New York State Resident"

Preferred Qualifications: "
Strong written and oral communication skills. The applicant must possess excellent organizational skills, be able to work independently and with a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team. Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Data analysis capabilities. Ability to formulate investigative strategies and make program recommendations based upon data analysis.
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As an Investigative Specialist 1 (Narcotics) you will investigate complaints involving the diversion and illicit trafficking of controlled substances, according to the rules and protocols established by the Department of Health and the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (BNE), and will be required to initiate, develop, and complete investigations culminating in civil and criminal referrals in a timely and professional manner. You will utilize a variety of in-house and field investigative techniques including the analysis and use of data reported to BNE, to produce written reports, identifying applicable charges of violations of Article 33 of the Public Health Law and the Penal Law. Reports will be completed in the specified BNE format. You will work closely with the Division of Legal Affairs in addition to local, state, and federal law enforcement officials in the course of your duties. You will be required to carry a weapon and be prepared to effectuate arrests. You will also be required to conduct routine inspections of facilities regulated by BNE.