Investigative Staff - Special Investigator I - Index Crime
Nassau County District Attorney · Mineola, NY · 2 mo ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Performs investigative work collecting and assisting in the preparation of evidence for the Office of the District Attorney; performs related duties as required.TYPICAL DUTIES
- 1. Performs investigative work collecting and assisting in the preparation of evidence for routine criminal proceedings for presentation by the District Attorney to the Grand Jury.
- 2. Conducts routine surveillance of suspected persons and places.
- 3. Contacts informants to obtain information.
- 4. Develops sources of information.
- 5. Conducts routine undercover work, raids, interrogation of witnesses, execution of warrants and arrests.
- 6. Interviews witnesses and subjects.
- 7. Uses investigative apparatus such as electronic or photographic equipment as required.
- 8. May testify in court proceedings.
ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Full performance- Extensive knowledge relating to homicide, Medicaid fraud, civil forfeiture, collision investigation, law enforcement crimes analysis or index crimes depending on the particular specialty.
- Considerable knowledge of the basic rules of evidence.
- Knowledge of applicable New York State statutes, court decisions, and administrative ruling pertaining to violations of laws.
- Skill in ascertaining facts by personal contact, observation, and examination of records.
- Skill in the use and care of firearms and in unarmed defense.
- Ability to use technical investigative equipment.
- Ability to testify effectively in court.
- Ability to prepare detailed reports.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Training and Experience:
- Graduation from high school.
- For Appointment to the Index Crime Specialty: Ten years of satisfactory experience in criminal investigation work as a sworn police officer in the State of New York as defined by Section 1.20 (34) of New York Criminal Procedure Law, of which five years must have been exclusively in the specialized field of investigation of index crime(s).