Investigative Intern

Queens, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the Citys evolving criminal justice system participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees visitors volunteers and people in our custody. Importantly safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

The Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking a highly skilled intern to join the Investigation Division which is responsible for overseeing all Use of Force incidents within the agency. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with established Directives and preparing administrative charges when warranted. The internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in law enforcement investigations allowing the intern to develop essential skills in evidence analysis and administrative procedures.

The Investigation Division conducts thorough and unbiased investigations in a timely manner adhering to court-imposed mandates. Interns will collaborate with investigative teams on administrative actions related to assigned cases contributing to reports and supporting the overall mission of the division. This position is ideal for those looking to build expertise in investigative processes and law enforcement protocols within a professional setting.

Responsibilities:

- Assisting the teams with investigative actions field work and administrative tasks
associated with the investigation
- Shadowing ID Investigators conducting field work in the DOC facilities which includes
interviewing PICS (persons in custody) collection of evidence (Reports logbooks etc.)
- Assist in the review and summarization of evidence (i.e. Genetec surveillance video
Securus phone calls reports etc.)
- Review and audit of Case Management System (CMS) Access and ITTS databases
will also be required. This task will require the intern to research incidents establish and
enter dispositions and assist in creating reports.
- Support administrative tasks related to investigative actions and report creation.

Preferred Skills:

- Undergraduate or graduate student with an interest in criminal justice or law
enforcement.
- Strong analytical and observational skills.
- Detail-oriented and able to handle sensitive information professionally.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

SUMMER COLLEGE INTERN - 10234

Qualifications :

As of June of the Program year the prospective intern must be a student matriculated in a college or be a recent college graduate (winter/spring term of the Program year).
NOTE: Appointment to this title is only valid for the duration of the Program June - August each year.

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Part-time