JOB SUMMARY:

The Bronx District Attorney is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as a Bureau Chief in the Crime Strategies Bureau. The Crime Strategies Bureau Chief implements the intelligence-driven prosecution model, which focuses on the development and application of reactive, proactive, and preventative approaches to crime reduction and advances the District Attorney’s policy priorities through collaboration with other law enforcement agencies and community partners.

Specifically, the Bureau works closely with the New York City Police Department and other partners to identify groups and individuals most responsible for driving crime, particularly violent crime, in Bronx County. CSB supports the prosecutions of priority offenders and develops and implements strategies to achieve community safety.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop protocols and Bureau practices to collect, verify, analyze, manage, and disseminate criminal intelligence and data from law enforcement partners, community sources, and court-authorized processes.
• Supervise and train a team of Assistant District Attorneys and crime analysts who provide information at every stage of prosecutions and support the prosecutions of priority offenders.
• Lead bi-weekly violence reduction strategy sessions with the District Attorney’s executive team and bureau chiefs to address recent violent crime in the borough.
• Present crime briefings to the District Attorney, executive staff, and community partners.
• Implement the District Attorney’s prevention initiative through hot spot strategies and collaborative engagement with various partners.
• Initiate re-entry strategies to support the successful societal re-integration of returning citizens.
• Maintain strong working relationships with law enforcement agencies and community partners.
• Understand and respond clearly and effectively (oral/written) to complex criminal legal issues.
• Work cooperatively with a large and diverse staff.
• Perform other duties as required to support the work of the Crime Strategies Bureau and the Office at large.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctorate degree and significant criminal law experience required; prosecutorial experience strongly preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience required.
• US Citizenship and New York State Residence are required.
• Strong knowledge of, and experience with, the New York State Penal Law and Criminal Procedure Law.
• Prior criminal investigative background.
• Excellent people skills and demeanor.
• Member in good standing of the NY State Bar, evidenced by provision of an original current certificate of good standing;
• Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to work nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.

To Apply

We appreciate your interest in a position with the Bronx District Attorney's Office. To apply, cut and paste the following link into the browser: https://us.smrtr.io/TLgz or go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/ à Locate the "Search open jobs" field à Enter the Job ID 586037.

Upon your completion of the city application through Smartrecruiter, we will review your application and contact you if you are selected for an interview. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact Recruitment at 718-590-2258 or via email at bxdarecruit@bronxda.nyc.gov.

**LOAN FORGIVENESS: The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with Bronx District Attorney’s Office qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program's other requirements. Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

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.