Job Summary
The Assistant Chief Integrity & Standards Officer oversees key integrity and standards functions, including the assessment and investigation of complaints involving alleged misconduct. The role also supports the development of agency policies and compliance practices, and works with law enforcement and internal partners to promote accountability. Success in this position requires sound legal judgment, discretion, and the ability to approach sensitive matters fairly and objectively.
Responsibilities
- Receive and assess complaints concerning potential misconduct, conducting intake and follow-up as appropriate.
- Manage integrity investigations and prepare clear, thorough investigative reports.
- Develop and put agency policies into practice to support integrity and standards objectives.
- Facilitate compliance monitoring and coordinate related activities across the agency.
- Collaborate with law enforcement representatives and internal stakeholders on investigative and compliance matters.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with impartiality and discretion.
Qualifications
- Admission to the New York State Bar.
- At least one year of satisfactory legal experience after bar admission.
- Strong investigative and analytical capabilities, with the judgment to assess complex or sensitive matters.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce well-organized investigative reports.
- Ability to work impartially and professionally with a range of internal and external partners.
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