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Investigative Consultant I

New York City, NY, us💼 Full-time💰 $67,510–$67,510🗓 2026-08-22 → 2026-09-26

Core

Former law enforcement investigators providing expert consultation, support, and training to Child Protective Services (CPS) staff on complex child abuse, neglect, and missing youth cases.

Role type

Senior IC investigative consultant (child welfare)

Builds

Expert case analysis, missing youth location strategies, and investigative training for CPS staff

Domain

Child welfare / Juvenile justice / Law enforcement

Deliverable

client delivery | dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Law enforcement investigation, complex case analysis, missing person tracking, court testimony, training delivery, background checks, database navigation, field visits, stakeholder collaboration

Preferred skills

Experience in Special Victims, Forensics, Homicide, Domestic Violence, or Missing Persons units

Technologies

Investigative databases, public records systems, criminal background check tools

Responsibilities

Accompany CPS on difficult home visits; conduct and document interviews with children and families; testify in court; train CPS staff on investigation techniques and safety; conduct background checks and analyze data to locate missing youth; collaborate with law enforcement for safe returns.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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