Investigative Specialist 1, Box OEP-280/14712
Education Department, State · Albany · New York
- Role
- Policy analyst
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
- Closes
- Oct 19, 2026
- Salary
- $69,964 to $88,970 Annually (Full Performance level SG-18; trainee positions start at $56,183-$62,694)
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Summary
The New York State Education Department seeks an Investigative Specialist 1 to work in the Office of School Personnel Review and Accountability (OSPRA) in Albany. The role involves investigating moral character complaints against teaching certificate holders and applicants, conducting interviews, collecting and evaluating evidence, preparing case reports, and testifying at administrative hearings. The position supports due process hearings for tenured teachers and processes employment clearances based on criminal background checks.
Key qualifications
- Six years of qualifying investigative experience, OR an associate's degree in criminal justice/related field and four years of qualifying experience, OR a bachelor's degree or higher in criminal justi
- Experience conducting field investigations including witness interviews, taking statements and affidavits, collecting and analyzing evidence, and preparing detailed written reports
- Valid examples include police detective, insurance investigator, federal/state/municipal investigator, or child protective services investigator
- Must pass FBI fingerprinting and Division of Criminal Justice Services background check
- Ability to work Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours/week with 2% in-state travel required; telecommuting up to 30% allowed at supervisor discretion
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