Investigator - District Attorney Office (Part-time)

About the role

Investigator - District Attorney Office (Part-time) position located at the Cortland County District Attorney’s Office. The role is exempt status, posted December 5, 2025, open until filled.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigative work in the Office of the District Attorney.
• Investigate crimes, interview suspects and witnesses, collect and preserve evidence.
• Perform other related crime detection duties.
• Act as a liaison between the District Attorney’s Office and various other law enforcement agencies.
• Work under general supervision of the District Attorney and Assistant District Attorneys with wide leeway for independent judgment.
• Work in accordance with established practices and procedures; be on call 24 hours a day; may work nights and weekends.
• Carry a handgun as a Police Officer under New York State Criminal Procedure Law 1.20(34).
• Perform related work as required.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of full-time law enforcement paid work experience as an investigator or detective.
• Three (3) years of that experience must have been at a rank of Sergeant (Police Officer or Deputy Sheriff) or higher.
• Preference given to candidates with experience supervising investigations and personnel, conducting felony‑level investigations, and handling wiretap/eavesdropping investigations.

Requirements

• Current Certification from NYS Division of Criminal Justice (DCJS) showing validation of Police Officer Registry status.
• Firearm certification, to be maintained for the duration of employment.
• Valid driver’s license, to be maintained for the duration of employment.
• Compliance with residency requirements per 2005 Local Law #3.
• Successful completion of pre‑employment screenings.

Benefits

• New York State Retirement System.
• Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan.

Pay

$27.7762–36.9704 per hour (Management Compensation Plan).

Schedule

Part‑time, 17 hours per week.