CHIEF RACKETS INVESTIGATOR

Company: DISTRICT ATTORNEY KINGS COUNTY
Location: Brooklyn
Posted on: February 3, 2025

Job Description:

DISTRICT ATTORNEY KINGS COUNTY

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.



Job ID: 697783

# of Positions: 1



Business Title: CHIEF RACKETS INVESTIGATOR

Civil Service Title: CHIEF RACKETS INVESTIGATOR

Title Code No: 30836

Level: M2

Title Classification: Non-Competitive

Proposed Salary Range: $73,068.00 - $195,261.00 (Annual)

Work Location: 350 Jay St, Brooklyn Ny

Division/Work Unit: Investigators



Job Description

The Kings County District Attorney's Office, located in the Metrotech area of Brooklyn, New York, is currently accepting applications for the position of Chief Rackets Investigator.



The prospective candidate will lead and oversee a group of supervising detective investigators and detective investigators who assist prosecuting attorneys with the investigation of cases involving burglaries, civil rights violations, crimes against children, cybercrime, domestic violence, financial crimes, fraud, homicides, major narcotics offenses, organized gang activities and traditional organized crime activity, robberies and sex crimes.



In addition, under the direction of the Chief of Staff, the prospective candidate is expected to provide oversight in the following duties:

Conduct and assist in criminal investigative caseloads.
Conduct and assist in fieldwork, consisting of surveillance and undercover operations.
Manage complex and lengthy and sensitive investigations.
Provide protection in the transporting of witnesses.
Execute search warrants.
Operate and maintain both overt and covert electronic investigative equipment.
Testify at grand jury, criminal trials and all other court proceedings.
Contact and interview witnesses.
Perform field visits to businesses, communities and other contacts.
Perform background searches and investigations using various databases.
Utilize wiretap tools, GPS tracking devices, video and audio surveillance tools as needed.



Minimum Qual Requirements

High school graduation or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; or
Four years of full-time paid experience in the performance of criminal investigations, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or
A satisfactory equivalent.


Preferred Skills

Prior experience working within the New York City criminal justice system and/or experience as a police officer managing and supervising other investigators including investigators in supervisory positions, within the State of New York, is a plus and highly preferred.
An advanced academic degree at the Master's level in Criminal Justice is preferred.
Extensive experience conducting and overseeing criminal investigations in law enforcement and overseeing strategic planning, both from an operational (i.e. workflow process, training, etc.) and staffing perspective is preferred.


Additional Information

The ideal candidate must have a valid certificate of completion from a New York State Basic Course for Police Officers academy, or must be eligible to attend and complete a Police Officer Refresher course.
All applicants must possess a valid NY State driver's license and be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary.
Must pass a psychological and physical exam and a background check.
Must be qualified to carry a Firearm.


To Apply

https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/ and search Job ID 697783



Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.



The City of New York 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.

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