Job Information
Job Order ID :
NY1487303
# of Positions :
1
Minimum Education Level :
High School Diploma/GED
Experience Required :
none
Salary :
$64347.00 + yearly
Duration :
Full Time Regular
Shift :
Hours per week:
Not Specified
Job Description
Buffalo. Erie County District Attorney. CCI.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves conducting criminal investigations
initiated as the result of a complaint received or as the aftermath of a crime actually committed. The investigator may work alone and at odd hours in the capacity of an undercover agent or in cooperation with the Sheriff's Office and/or Federal, State and local police jurisdictions. Responsibilities include the assemblage of sufficient evidence in the form of statements of witnesses or preparation of exhibits to assist in gaining a conviction in a court of law or to warrant a grand jury hearing preparatory to a possible indictment. Work is performed with considerable independent judgment with only general supervision from the District Attorney or his staff. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
* Assists attorneys in the District Attorney's Office in the preparation of cases for prosecution;
* Conducts assigned investigations as directed by a competent authority, in a prompt and correct manner;
* Prepares concise, complete and accurate reports regarding investigations;
* Responsible for the proper handling of evidence to insure its admissibility in court;
* Executes court orders including warrants of arrest;
* Responsible for the protection and security of witnesses;
* Conducts physical and/or technical surveillance;
* Locates and develops witnesses capable of producing legally admissible evidence in court;
* Testifies competently and professionally in any court venue;
* Maintains full awareness of all important matters concerning law enforcement in Erie County and furnishes such information to supervisor;
* Develops and maintains contacts with confidential sources;
* May perform duties related to transportation and security of the District Attorney.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
* Thorough knowledge of procedures, methods and techniques of criminal investigation;
* good knowledge of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, Penal Law and Code of Criminal Procedures;
* persistence in following up all leads and sound judgment in weighing evidence uncovered;
* resourcefulness in conducting investigations;
* demonstrated capacity to work effectively with all segments of the Criminal Justice community;
* demonstrated capacity to excel in investigative work;
* good moral and ethical character; integrity;
* industrious and able to work without close supervision; capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A.) Completion of a minimum of 60 semester credit hours from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university and eight (8) years of experience as a police officer, at least three (3) years of which included criminal investigative work experience or three (3) years of supervision of investigators; or:
B.) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and ten (10) years of experience as a police officer, at least three (3) years of which included criminal investigative work experience or three (3) years of supervision of investigators; or:
C.) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a Police Officer Basic Training Certificate or its equivalent issued by the New York State Municipal Police Training Council at time of appointment; and
Possession of a valid New York State Driver's License at time of appointment; and
Meet minimum standards on annual firearms qualification.
NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.
FORWARD RESUME TO:
dainvestigators@erie.gov
or
Kathleen Callan
Chief of Administration
Erie County District Attorney's Office
25 Delaware Ave.
Buffalo, New York 14202
Company Information
Name :
Erie County District Attorney
Application Information
Email :
Apply by mail :
Attn: Kathleen Callan
25 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
US