Provisional Pending Examination – Candidates with six years of 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 may apply for provisional appointment. Candidates interested in provisional appointment will be required to take the New York State Department of Civil Service exam for this position. Please visit https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/ for additional information on state examinations.
Substitutions: an associate degree in criminal justice or related field may substitute for two years of qualifying experience. A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field may substitute for four years of qualifying experience. Related fields include law enforcement, police science, criminal justice administration, criminology, criminal investigation, police studies, public justice, forensic accounting, forensic psychology, forensic science, and economic crime management.
Duties DescriptionUnder the general direction of the Investigative Specialist 2 (Cannabis), the incumbent of this position will be responsible for investigating possible violations of the cannabis laws, rules, and regulations. They will conduct investigations into cannabis license businesses and any illicit activity involving cannabis.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Perform a wide variety of enforcement, regulatory and licensing investigative activities to gather information and report facts.
- Review assigned cases or complaints from the public to determine the section of law, rule, or regulation that applies and identify the issues and types of information needed.
- Plan the scope and method of investigation based on the Office of Cannabis Management policy, the accessibility of information and the seriousness of the issue.
- Meet with and interview witnesses, complainants, proprietors, prospective licensees, and others to obtain information relating to the investigation for enforcement, compliance, or eligibility purposes.
- May arrest, confine, and transport subjects of investigation and process them per established procedures.
- Take statements and affidavits from individuals in an appropriate format, taking care to include a full description of the facts needed to support the investigation.
- Identify and search public and private documents to locate persons of interest and may question others and follow leads to find such persons.
- Develop leads and informants; conducts surveillance and engages in undercover work. Uses camera, recording devices or other equipment as necessary.
- Obtain, inventories and safeguards evidence according to OCM procedures and legal requirements.
- Confer with law enforcement, prosecutors, and other entities to convey and obtain information relevant to an investigation, provides technical assistance and training and develops and maintains rapport to ensure cooperation in the conduct of investigations.
- Participate in joint operations with various levels of law enforcement targeting patterns of non-compliance or violations of laws and regulations.
- Prepare factual written reports of information gathered during an investigation; and may recommend an appropriate course of action consistent with findings and agency policy and practices.
- Discuss investigative findings and recommendations with supervisor and program specialists.
- May perform full range of supervisory functions.
Additional CommentsCandidates will be required to meet the requirements for Peace Officer status and meet physical/medical standards for these positions. Multiple positions will be filled with this vacancy posting. Work location, travel, and telecommuting opportunities to be discussed at interview. All Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) employees are required to be tested weekly for COVID-19 unless they are fully vaccinated. Employees who are vaccinated must provide proof of vaccine status through a secure online portal. Positions located in NYC will receive an annual downstate adjustment payment of $3,026 in addition to the regular salary.