Senior Rackets Investigator
Summary
| Title: | Senior Rackets Investigator |
|---|---|
| ID: | 902-20-211-07 |
| Career Opportunity Type: | Professional Staff |
| Department: | Detective Investigator's Bureau |
| Functional Title: | Senior Rackets Investigator |
| Salary Range: | $61,413 |
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the over 1.3 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. Under supervision, with latitude for independent judgment and initiative, the Senior Investigator is responsible for conducting a wide variety of investigations. This is a sworn police officer position which requires an experienced candidate. The candidate must meet all qualifications to be certified, as a police officer, in the NYS DCJS Police registry. This position requires the successful completion of police academy training in New York State and requires applicants to pass a mandatory background check to carry a firearm.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Conduct thorough and professional investigations in a discreet manner as assigned
- Execute search warrants and effect arrests
- Participate in court-ordered electronic eavesdropping
- Mentor and assist junior investigators when appropriate
- Continuing case management and review
- Provide on-going status updates to the D/C and Chief Detective Investigator.
- Ability to access and utilize various computer databases
- Ability to liaison with other law enforcement agencies and government and financial institutions.
- Assist investigators and Assistant District Attorneys in preparation for court proceedings
- Testify before grand or petit juries regarding investigations
- Conduct complex and highly confidential investigations and relevant research
- Assist and mentor investigators in the use of electronic and technical equipment (e.g., Audio equipment, plate reader, LoJack tracking device, mobile digital terminals, and surveillance photographic equipment)
- Prepare reports and maintains records of activities and investigations.
- Participate in protective details and locate, transport, and protect witnesses
- Assist and mentor Rackets Investigators, suggest work methods; monitor progress and prepare and review reports Participate in extraditions and related travel
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduation from high school or its equivalent and three years of full-time, paid experience in police enforcement or investigative work, one year of which must have been in rackets or police investigative work
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1". However, all candidates are required to have one year of full-time, paid experience in rackets, or police investigative work.
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college is preferred.
REQUIREMENTS
- The ideal candidate must have a valid certificate of completion from a New York State Basic Course for Police Officers academy or must be eligible to attend and complete a Police Officer Refresher course.
- All applicants must possess a valid NY State driver’s license and be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
- Must pass a psychological and physical exam and a background check.
- Must be qualified to Carry a Firearm
- Prior experience working within the New York City criminal justice system and/or experience as a police officer within the State of New York is a plus.
- Extensive knowledge and investigative experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: homicides, robberies, grand larceny, financial crimes, fraud, and identity theft.
- As per NY Public Officers Law 2, §3-B, U.S. citizenship required.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Five or more years of full-time paid employment as defined in CPL §1.20, within the State of New York.
- Prior experience working in the NYC Criminal Justice system and/or Police Officer within New York State.
- Accredited police academy certification or eligibility for renewal.
- Experienced in developing informants and locating witnesses.
- Strong technical computer skills using a variety of applications for law enforcement.
- Experienced in surveillance techniques including photography and videotaping skills.
- Experienced in conducting lineups and photo arrays.
- Experienced in effective interviewing techniques.
- Understanding of best practices in police operations and investigative techniques.
- Ability to memorialize events, interviews and investigative actions through strong writing skills.
- Ability and experience in conducting large scale narcotics investigations.
- Experience in the execution of eavesdropping warrants.
- Familiarity with CALEA; SYTECH system; Title III requirements.
HOURS/SHIFT
Note: Due to the nature of the work performed and the needs of the agency, incumbents may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
POST UNTIL:
The Office of the Bronx District Attorney is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion
This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications
