Rackets Investigator

Job Description

Division/Unit: Investigation Bureau

Civil Service Title: Rackets Investigator

Position Title: Rackets Investigator

Salary Range: $64,067 - $64,067

Job Description:
The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has openings for Rackets Investigators in its Investigation Bureau.

In this position, under supervision, with some latitude for independent judgment and initiative, the Investigator is responsible for conducting a wide variety of criminal 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 to 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 investigations.


* Conducting fieldwork, consisting of surveillance and various undercover operations.


* Reviewing facts to ascertain their validity.


* Preparing comprehensive narrative reports.


* Providing protective details and witness transportation protection.


* Investigating assaults, frauds, larcenies, extortion, identity theft, cyber-crimes, perjury, public integrity/official corruption, elder/child abuse, child pornography, robbery, burglary, narcotics investigations, organized crime, labor racketeering, conduct wiretap investigations, pre-trial support, etc.


* Executing search and arrest warrants.


* Testifying at grand jury, criminal trials, and all other court proceedings.


* Performing background investigations on employees, contractors, and registrants.


* Contact and interview witnesses.


* 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.


* Work in an undercover capacity.


* Work on special projects and tasks as assigned by the Chief Investigator.

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


* Must possess critical thinking skills and strong research ability.


* Must have a valid NYS driver's license.


* Must pass a medical exam, drug test, psychological screening, and an intensive background check.


* As per NY Public Officers Law 2, §3-B, U.S.

citizenship required.


* Ability to work flexible hours.

Preferred Requirements/Skills:


* Bilingual Mandarin, Cantonese or Korean preferred.


* Bilingual Spanish preferred.


* Prior law enforcement or criminal justice experience.


* Ability to conduct confidential and sensitive investigations.


* Ability to communicate investigative...