Senior Detective Investigator

RICHMOND COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY

The men and women of the Richmond County District Attorney’s office work each day in partnership with Law Enforcement and the people of Staten Island to pursue justice for victims of crime, to prevent crime in all its forms, and to promote the safety and well‑being of all citizens of our Borough. THE ROLE Responsibilities The Richmond County District Attorney (RCDA) is seeking veteran law enforcement professionals for the position of Senior Detective Investigator. The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to the following: Conduct investigations on a wide variety of matters, including but not limited to: cold case homicides; organized crime; narcotics; identity theft; financial crimes; violent crime; special victim cases; domestic violence; welfare fraud; child abuse; gangs; hate crimes; firearms. Assist in transporting witnesses for grand jury/court appearances Conduct background checks for prospective RCDA employees. Conduct surveillances and assist prosecutors with trial preparation. Interview witnesses and arrange for witness protection at the direction of the Chief Investigator. Other duties as assigned. Preferred Skills Three or more years of full‑time, paid employment as defined in CPL 1.20, within the State of New York. Accredited police academy training. Certified in firearms proficiency. Extensive knowledge and investigative experience in one or more of the following areas: cold case homicides; organized crime; narcotics; identity theft; financial crimes; violent crime; special victim cases; domestic violence; welfare fraud; child abuse; gangs; hate crimes; firearms. Strong technical computer skills using a variety of applications for law enforcement use, including law enforcement photography and videotaping skills regarding, e.g., crime scenes, lineups, interrogations, victim injuries. Demonstrated understanding of criminal law and procedures with experience building cases and maintaining documentation to assist ADAs. Experience with providing status updates to supervisor and ability to present cases to prosecutors and leadership. Excellent communication skills with the ability to serve as a Liaison to other law enforcement agencies and/or other government institutions. Ability to work both independently and as a team to manage multiple projects. Familiarity with various media, e.g., extracting/downloading video footage from surveillance systems. Experience in installing a system for, and the execution of, eavesdropping warrants. Familiarity with CALEA; SYTECH system; Title III requirements. CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Senior Detective Investigator SALARY RANGE: $75,877.00-$82,558.00 Commensurate with experience; full NYC benefits package APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled The candidate selected for this position must be a resident of the City of New York or become a resident within 90 days of appointment. Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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. Minimum Qualifications An Associate degree or 60 credits from an accredited college, with specialization in police science, criminal justice or law enforcement and either one (1) year of full time satisfactory experience as a police officer or deputy sheriff of an authorized police department or sheriff's office or one (1) year of full time satisfactory experience performing criminal investigations in which field work comprised a substantial part of the duties; or A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and either three (3) years of full time satisfactory experience as a police officer or duty sheriff or three (3) year of full time paid experience performing criminal investigations in which field work comprised a substantial part of the duties; or A combination of education and/or experience which is equivalent to the requirements in “1” and “2” above. However, all candidates must a high school diploma or its equivalent. Driver License Requirement: You must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York at the time of appointment. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment. Preferred Skills Three or more years of full‑time, paid employment as defined in CPL 1.20, within the State of New York. - Accredited police academy training. - Certified in firearms proficiency. - Extensive knowledge and investigative experience in one or more of the following areas: cold case homicides organized crime narcotics identity theft financial crimes violent crime special victim cases domestic violence welfare fraud child abuse gangs hate crimes firearms. - Strong technical computer skills using a variety of applications for law enforcement use, including law enforcement photography and videotaping skills regarding, e.g., crime scenes, lineups, interrogations, victim injuries. - Demonstrated understanding of criminal law and procedures with experience building cases and maintaining documentation to assist ADAs. - Experience with providing status updates to supervisor and ability to present cases to prosecutors and leadership. - Excellent communication skills with the ability to serve as a Liaison to other law enforcement agencies and/or other government institutions. - Ability to work both independently and as a team to manage multiple projects. - Familiarity with various media, e.g., extracting/downloading video footage from surveillance systems. - Experience in installing a system for, and the execution of, eavesdropping warrants. - Familiarity with CALEA SYTECH system Title III requirements. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of New York