| Title: | Senior Rackets Investigator |
|---|---|
| ID: | 902-18-1451 |
| Career Opportunity Type: | Professional Staff |
| Department: | Detective Investigator's Bureau |
| Functional Title: | Senior Rackets Investigator |
| Salary Range: | $61,413 |
JOB SUMMARY:
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 the applicant to pass a mandatory background check to carry a firearm.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- 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
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific duties will include, but are not limited to the following:
- 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
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
16. A baccalaureate degree, from an accredited college is preferred. Combined high school graduation and a minimum
of either two (2) years of full-time, paid experience in the police enforcement or investigated work one (1) year as a
Rackets Investigator or satisfactory equivalent
17. A valid New York State driver’ license
18. Citizenship required
19. Must successfully pass a medical exam, psychological screening and intensive background check.
20. Current or renewable New York State Municipal Police Training Certification is required.
21. Extensive knowledge and investigative experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: homicides, robberies
and burglaries, major narcotics offenses, domestic violence, sex crimes, elder abuse, gangs, financial crimes, governmental
fraud, traditional organized crime activity and the use of state of the art electronic investigative equipment
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: Filled
The Office of the Bronx District Attorney is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion
