GOT-IT

Investigative Specialist 1 Financial Fraud

Grade 18

New York State has approximately 21 positions* in this title statewide. You may view a breakdown of positions by county. This position exists in Financial Services, Department of. View links to all New York State agencies including agencies that have this title. For more information, New York State employees can contact the Career Mobility Office at (518) 485-6199 or (800) 553-1322. If you are not a current New York State employee, you can use the Department of Civil Service Web site to explore possible employment opportunities.

*The number of positions is approximate and represents the number of positions established (both filled and vacant); it is not an indication or reference to position type or duration, or intent to be filled. If you are viewing a trainee title, please note this number reflects the number of positions established at the journey level. Agencies may fill at the trainee level(s) or at the journey level based on employee qualifications. GOT-IT does not provide information on any job postings or job availability. For information on current job postings, please visit State Jobs NY. You may also visit specific New York State Agency websites for information about an agency and its job opportunities.

Career Ladder

A listing of titles that are most commonly used as steps for upward mobility for this title series. The salary schedule for this career ladder is also available.

  1. Investigative Specialist 1 Financial Fraud

    Grade 18

  2. Investigative Specialist 2 Financial Fraud

    Grade 23

  3. Investigative Specialist 3 Financial Fraud

    Grade 25

Summary of Job Description

The Investigative Specialist title series was created effective June 16, 2016, and consolidated a wide variety of investigative titles.  Please visit Frequently Asked Questions for further information regarding this consolidation and Investigator Title Listing for a list of the titles consolidated.

These positions exist only in the Department of Financial Services.  These positions have Peace Officer status.  As an Investigative Specialist 1(Financial Fraud) you would, under the supervision of higher level staff, carry out investigations related to the administration and enforcement of the laws, rules and regulations pertaining to alleged fraud involving financial entities.   You may perform a wide variety of enforcement, regulatory and licensing investigative activities to gather information and report facts.  You may review assigned cases or complaints from the public to determine the section of law, rule or regulation that applies and to identify the issues and the types of information needed.  You may plan the scope and method of investigation based on office policy, the accessibility of information and the seriousness of the issue.  You may meet with and interview witnesses, complainants, prospective licensees and others to obtain information relating to the investigation or to determine eligibility.  You may 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.  You may identify and search public and private documents to locate persons of interest and may question others and follow leads to find such persons.  You may review documents to extract pertinent information; and verify information obtained by checking it with other sources.  You may visit establishments to review records and ensure that they comply with laws and regulations.  You may assist employees, employers and others in understanding their obligations and responsibilities under those laws and regulations.  Reviews documents to extract pertinent information; and verifies information obtained by checking it with other sources.  You may meet and confer with law enforcement and other entities to convey and obtain information relevant to an investigation, and to develop and maintain rapport to ensure mutual cooperation in the conduct of investigations.  You may prepare factual written reports of information gathered during an investigation and may recommend an appropriate course of action consistent with the findings and agency policy and practices.  You may discuss investigative findings and recommendations with supervisor and program specialists.  You may assist with witness preparation, and fact and evidence development during trials or testify at administrative hearings and criminal proceedings regarding the details of investigations and conclusions reached.  You may perform other tasks as assigned.

View the classification standard for this title, on the Classification and Compensation webpage.

The NYS Title and Salary Plan provides additional information regarding other titles. If there is a classification standard available there will be a link under the column labeled STD. NO. If no link is available there is no classification standard available at this time for that title.

Summary of Minimum Qualifications

There is currently no Min Qual details available for this title.

For informational purposes only, click on the examination number(s) listed below to see the current or previous examination(s) that are used to fill this title.

How to Apply

When this examination is scheduled to be held, the announcement can be found on the Department of Civil Service, Examination Announcements web page. If you do not see an examination currently scheduled please check back on a monthly basis or sign up for announcement notification by email so that you will automatically be notified when new examinations are being offered.

Career Mobility

Career mobility is not just limited to the titles in the Career Ladder, above. Additional movement may be achieved through other examinations, additional education and/or work experience or transfer opportunities. For additional information or clarification of transfer determinations, current State employees should contact the Career Mobility Office. Visit ELMS Online to view established open-competitive, promotion, and transition eligible lists. If you are not a current New York State employee, see Employment Opportunities with New York State and find out how to become a New York State employee.

back to top