Legal Investigator

Confidential Investigator (Office of the District Attorney) Type: Rockland County Government Posted Date: 11/19/2024 12:42 PM PURSUANT TO SECTION 211 of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law, The Rockland County Office of the District Attorney is conducting a recruitment effort for the position of Confidential Investigator. We are canvassing to see if there are any interested non-retirees who would meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job description. The County of Rockland is seeking a candidate to perform investigative work of a highly sensitive and confidential nature involving responsibility for assisting the District Attorney with a variety of special investigations, including government officials, internal/external investigations and/or law enforcement personnel or any other police department the District Attorney is asked to investigate. The work is performed under the direction of the District Attorney and work guidance (e.g., lead work) may be provided to others. Does related work as required. Candidates must possess thorough knowledge of procedures and techniques of criminal investigation; thorough knowledge of investigative report writing; good knowledge of the laws of arrest; good knowledge of rules of evidence and court proceedings; ability to organize and conduct investigations of a highly sensitive and confidential nature; ability to prepare and present precise written and verbal reports; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others. Minimum Qualifications An Associate’s degree or equivalent college credits (minimum of sixty (60 credits) and eight (8) years of full‑time paid work experience that substantially involved investigative work as a sworn member of a police department or law enforcement agency (e.g. Police Officer, DEA Agent, FBI Agent)); or Other Requirements and Information Certification of Completion of the New York State Municipal Police Training Counsel (NYSMPTC) Basic Course for Police Officers, the New York State Police Academy (NYSP) Basic Course for Police Officers, the New York City Police Department (NYCPD) Basic Course for Police Officers, graduation from the FBI Agents Academy*, the DEA Agents Academy*, or other Federal Academies* for full time Federal Agents; or The satisfactory completion of a Municipal Police Basic Training program within one (1) year of appointment. 2. Possession of a valid New York State motor vehicle license Candidates qualifying under Federal law enforcement programs must successfully complete a “Police Refresher Course” offered by the Bureau for Municipal Police as to New York State Laws within one (1) year of appointment. Salary and Benefits $103,282.00 annual ($105,864.00 annual in 2025) Medical, Dental and Vision Time off including vacation, personal and holiday time Other benefits, including, but not limited to deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, leadership and other professional development training Effective with Open Competitive examinations held in October 2024, the residency requirements for Rockland County Civil Service Exams has been broadened to applicants residing within the states of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut at the time of application for the exam. Certain positions may still require residency in Rockland County, surrounding counties or New York State. #J-18808-Ljbffr