Investigator (Albany Regional Office)
State Inspector General, Office of · Albany · New York
- Role
- Policy analyst
- Posted
- Nov 12, 2026
- Closes
- Dec 14, 2026
- Salary
- $70,139 to $87,034 Annually
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Summary
The Office of the Inspector General seeks an experienced Investigator to conduct confidential investigations into fraud, abuse, corruption, conflicts of interest, and criminal activity involving New York State agencies, employees, and state contractors. The role involves collaborating with OIG attorneys and auditors to plan and execute administrative, civil, and criminal investigations using multiple techniques including surveillance, interviews, digital forensics, and financial analysis. Investigators work with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and may testify in judicial proceedings.
Key qualifications
- Minimum five years of investigative experience with local, state, or federal law enforcement agency or relevant oversight agency
- DCJS-certified police or peace officer status preferred; peace officer training required and provided if not already qualified
- Proficiency with investigatory resources including social media, law enforcement databases (Compass, EJustice, Accurint), and digital forensic tools
- Functional knowledge of audio/video surveillance devices and proficiency with Excel and Acrobat for financial record analysis
- New York State residency and valid driver's license required; occasional statewide travel and willingness to work unscheduled hours
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