Senior Rackets Investigator

Division/Unit: Investigation Bureau

Civil Service Title: Senior Rackets Investigator

Position Title: Senior Rackets Investigator

Salary Range: $81,905 - $81,905      

Job Description: 
The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an opening for a Senior Rackets Investigator in its Investigation Bureau. In this position, under supervision, with some 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. The candidate must meet all qualifications to be certified as a police officer on the NYS DCJS Police registry. This position requires you have successfully completed police academy training in New York State, and you are required to pass a mandatory background check to carry a firearm.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conducting, managing, and updating on-going criminal investigative caseloads with a focus on, but not limited to homicides.
• Conducting and managing fieldwork, consisting of surveillance, quality assurance checks, and various undercover operations.
• Reviewing voluminous and complicated facts to ascertain their validity.
• Preparing extensive and comprehensive narrative reports.
• Providing protective details and witness transportation protection.
• Executing search warrants often leading to arrests.
• Work in an undercover capacity.
• Deploy, operate, and maintain both overt and covert electronic investigative equipment.
• Manage and monitor, at times, complex and lengthy investigations.
• Work with and oversee junior investigators when appropriate.
• Testifying at grand jury, criminal trials, and all other court proceedings.
• Performing background investigations on employees, contractors, and registrants.
• Ensure that background checks are sent out and received.
• Contact and interview witnesses and subjects.
• Perform field visits to businesses, communities, and other contacts.
• Gather information through collateral contacts, financial institutions, and other law enforcement agencies.
• Use various City databases to perform background and information searches, such as: eJustice, IIS, IFCOM, Webcrims, Google, and various watchdog registries.
• Working on special projects and tasks as assigned by the Chief Investigator.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours.

In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, candidates must possess the following: 

• Firearms qualification required.
• Must possess a valid certificate of completion from a New York State Basic Course for Police Officers
• academy or must be eligible to attend and successfully complete a Police Officer Refresher course.
• Must have a valid NYS driver's license.
• Must pass a medical exam, drug test, psychological screening, and an intensive background check.

Preferred Requirements/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Bilingual Mandarin, Cantonese or Korean.
• Prior law enforcement or criminal justice experience.
• Relevant experience in the investigation of domestic violence and hate crimes cases.
• Experience in working with victims and witnesses of domestic violence, hate crimes and special victims’ cases.
• Ability to conduct confidential and sensitive investigations.
• Experience as an investigator evaluating credit worthiness.
• Performing investigations involving the research, compilation, and/or location of evidence or information to build a case or uncover activities of a criminal, corrupt, unlawful or unethical nature.
• Proficiency in the use of wiretap equipment, GPS tracking devices, video and audio surveillance transmitting, and recording devices preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workflow.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple short-term projects.
• Ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and high concern for data accuracy.
• Dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively with staff in a team-oriented environment.
• Must be able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment, detail oriented, self-motivated, and able to multi-task.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff and other law enforcement agencies.
• Flexibility for domestic or overseas travel. 
• Have and maintain a U.S. Passport.

How to Apply:

• Apply with a Cover Letter and Resume. 

Hours/Shift:

• Shifts could vary; 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM but at times early hours, late hours, and weekends might be necessary. 

Additional Information:

• Current office employees: To be eligible for a transfer or promotion, staff must have already served at least 1 year in their current unit/bureau/department and be in good standing. In addition, must meet the minimum and additional qualifications of the position.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

1. 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.
2. 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.

Public Svc 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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. 

Residency Requirement:

• City Residency is not required for this position.

The New York County District Attorney’s Office 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.