Investigator Jobs in New York
Investigator jobs in New York represent one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated in financial services, insurance, healthcare compliance, and law enforcement support, with openings ranging from entry-level research roles through senior special investigator positions. The heaviest hiring runs through New York City, Albany, and Buffalo, where employers like Citigroup, New York Life, and the New York State Office of the Inspector General maintain consistent investigator pipelines. The most in-demand specialties are insurance fraud, financial crimes, and corporate compliance investigation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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SENIOR INVESTIGATOR
- HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Posted on
10/30/2026
- Full-time
Location
QUEENS
- Exam may be required
Department
REFERRALS & EXTERNAL AFF-NM
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Job Description
The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible.
The DSS Accountability Office (DSS-AO) is responsible for protecting the integrity of social services programs administered by the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) and ensuring that DSS complies with all statutory, regulatory, and contractual standards.
Medicaid Provider Investigation Division (MPID) conducts audits and investigations of Medicaid providers and recipients suspected of participating in or facilitating provider fraud. The Criminal Investigations Unit works collaboratively with several law enforcement partners to identify fraud schemes and to build successful cases against Medicaid recipients and providers engaged in criminal fraud.
MPID is recruiting for (3) three Fraud Investigator II to function as Senior Investigator, who will:
- Generate, obtain and review data from the Medicaid Data Warehouse (MDW) and other available resources to identify patterns of suspected fraud. Research Medicaid program requirements and regulations governing Medicaid provider conduct to facilitate review of data and to identify and demonstrate fraudulent conduct.
- Conduct investigations of Medicaid providers, persons of interest and client targets suspected of engaging in Medicaid provider fraud. Obtain relevant documents and identify entity and individual connection. Determine owner(s)/affiliate(s), related entities, Medicaid enrollment/sanction status, NYS licensure, criminal history, and other relevant facts.
- Identify clients potentially engaged in Medicaid provider fraud schemes by reviewing claims data, intelligence and all other available sources. Interview clients to obtain and/or verify information. Complete written reports of interviews to document evidence.
- Maintain accurate and timely case notes in the case management system. Maintain case notes to record steps taken and to summarize pertinent information obtained. Maintain case notes to document case progression. Write reports as requested. Complete closing memos and referral packages to summarize allegations, action taken, findings and evidence.
- Conduct collateral visits, surveillance, and other field activities as needed to investigation cases and obtain evidence in accordance with approved investigative plans. Participate in operations with law enforcement partners (as required).
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Hours/Shift: 9AM - 5PM
FRAUD INVESTIGATOR - 31113
Minimum Qualifications
1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and three years of satisfactory, full-time experience, acquired within the United States in one or a combination of the following:
a . performing investigations involving criminal and/or fraudulent activities; or
b. evaluating credit histories; or
c. searching for assets; and/or
d. researching, compiling and/or locating evidence or information in order to build a case or uncover activities of a criminal, corrupt, unlawful or unethical nature involving public or private funds; or
2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by 12 semester credits from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, forensic auditing, forensic science, police science, criminology, criminal justice administration and planning, and/or law or a related field and one year of satisfactory, full-time experience as an investigator as described in “1” above; or
3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or
4. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2” or “3” above. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 10 semester credits from an accredited college or university, for three months of full-time experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.
Clerical experience in an organization which investigates criminal or fraudulent activities is not acceptable.
Preferred Skills
- Authorized driver preferred - Mandatory field assignments required - Must be able to meet requirement to be a peace officer
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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Job ID
808080
Posted until
12/29/2026
Title code
31113
Civil service title
FRAUD INVESTIGATOR
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
SENIOR INVESTIGATOR
- Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)
Job level
02
Number of positions
3
Work location
33-28 No Blvd., Queens
- Category: Administration & Human Resources
SENIOR INVESTIGATOR
SENIOR INVESTIGATOR
- HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Posted on
10/30/2026
- Full-time
Location
QUEENS
- Exam may be required
Department
REFERRALS & EXTERNAL AFF-NM
Save
Job Description
The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible.
The DSS Accountability Office (DSS-AO) is responsible for protecting the integrity of social services programs administered by the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) and ensuring that DSS complies with all statutory, regulatory, and contractual standards.
Medicaid Provider Investigation Division (MPID) conducts audits and investigations of Medicaid providers and recipients suspected of participating in or facilitating provider fraud. The Criminal Investigations Unit works collaboratively with several law enforcement partners to identify fraud schemes and to build successful cases against Medicaid recipients and providers engaged in criminal fraud.
MPID is recruiting for (3) three Fraud Investigator II to function as Senior Investigator, who will:
- Generate, obtain and review data from the Medicaid Data Warehouse (MDW) and other available resources to identify patterns of suspected fraud. Research Medicaid program requirements and regulations governing Medicaid provider conduct to facilitate review of data and to identify and demonstrate fraudulent conduct.
- Conduct investigations of Medicaid providers, persons of interest and client targets suspected of engaging in Medicaid provider fraud. Obtain relevant documents and identify entity and individual connection. Determine owner(s)/affiliate(s), related entities, Medicaid enrollment/sanction status, NYS licensure, criminal history, and other relevant facts.
- Identify clients potentially engaged in Medicaid provider fraud schemes by reviewing claims data, intelligence and all other available sources. Interview clients to obtain and/or verify information. Complete written reports of interviews to document evidence.
- Maintain accurate and timely case notes in the case management system. Maintain case notes to record steps taken and to summarize pertinent information obtained. Maintain case notes to document case progression. Write reports as requested. Complete closing memos and referral packages to summarize allegations, action taken, findings and evidence.
- Conduct collateral visits, surveillance, and other field activities as needed to investigation cases and obtain evidence in accordance with approved investigative plans. Participate in operations with law enforcement partners (as required).
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Hours/Shift: 9AM - 5PM
FRAUD INVESTIGATOR - 31113
Minimum Qualifications
1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and three years of satisfactory, full-time experience, acquired within the United States in one or a combination of the following:
a . performing investigations involving criminal and/or fraudulent activities; or
b. evaluating credit histories; or
c. searching for assets; and/or
d. researching, compiling and/or locating evidence or information in order to build a case or uncover activities of a criminal, corrupt, unlawful or unethical nature involving public or private funds; or
2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by 12 semester credits from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, forensic auditing, forensic science, police science, criminology, criminal justice administration and planning, and/or law or a related field and one year of satisfactory, full-time experience as an investigator as described in “1” above; or
3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or
4. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2” or “3” above. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 10 semester credits from an accredited college or university, for three months of full-time experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.
Clerical experience in an organization which investigates criminal or fraudulent activities is not acceptable.
Preferred Skills
- Authorized driver preferred - Mandatory field assignments required - Must be able to meet requirement to be a peace officer
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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Job ID
808080
Posted until
12/29/2026
Title code
31113
Civil service title
FRAUD INVESTIGATOR
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
SENIOR INVESTIGATOR
- Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)
Job level
02
Number of positions
3
Work location
33-28 No Blvd., Queens
- Category: Administration & Human Resources
SENIOR INVESTIGATOR
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What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in investigator jobs across New York.
- Active New York State private investigator license issued by the DCJS required
- Prior experience in law enforcement, insurance claims, or compliance investigation preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for reports and depositions
- Proficiency in case management software and public records research databases
- Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, finance, or a related field typically expected
- Ability to travel within New York and work independently in the field
Investigator Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a investigator in New York?
To work as a licensed private investigator in New York, you must obtain a license through the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, which oversees private investigator registration under the General Business Law. Applicants generally need a qualifying background in law enforcement, military service, or investigative work, and must pass a background check. For roles in insurance or financial investigation, employers often prioritize candidates who hold a degree in criminal justice, finance, or a related discipline alongside that license.
Which companies hire investigators in New York?
Employers hiring investigators in New York right now include Command Investigations, Ethos Risk Services, and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New York's concentration of financial institutions, major insurance carriers, and state oversight agencies makes it one of the most employer-dense markets for investigators anywhere in the country.
Which New York cities have the most investigator jobs?
New York, Queens, and Bronx account for the largest share of investigator openings in New York. New York City dominates the distribution because of its density of financial services firms, insurance companies, and law offices that staff in-house investigators, while Albany's concentration of state agencies and regulatory bodies drives consistent demand outside the metro.
Are there remote investigator jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. Much of investigator work involves field interviews, site visits, and in-person surveillance that can't be done remotely. About 74% of investigator openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to be concentrated in desk-based specialties like fraud analysis, background screening, and document review.
How can I get hired as a investigator in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting in a claims adjuster, compliance analyst, or loss prevention associate role, which large New York insurers and retailers use as a direct feeder into investigator positions. Companies like New York Life and regional insurance carriers frequently post junior claims roles that build the case review skills investigators need. Obtaining your New York DCJS private investigator license early signals commitment and gives you a concrete credential employers recognize, even before you have direct investigative experience.
Where can I find and apply to investigator jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to investigator jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialty, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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