Criminal Investigator Part-time

Wayne County NY; Town of Lyons (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wayne County District Attorney's Office seeks an Investigator to conduct criminal investigations, gather evidence, and support prosecutions. You will interview witnesses, coordinate with local police, and assist in raids as needed.

Requirements include a high school diploma and nine years of police experience with investigative duties or Sergeant-level service. A valid NY Driver License, NY Police Officer Training Certificate, firearms permit, polygraph qualification, and background check

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school is required.
• Nine years as a police officer with investigative duties or Sergeant-level in a law enforcement role.
• Equivalent combinations of training and experience may apply.

Responsibilities

• Gathers evidence and conducts interviews in criminal investigations.
• Acts as liaison between the DA's Office and municipal police agencies.
• Serves subpoenas and may accompany officers on raids.
• Maintains case files and supports prosecution teams.

Skills

Investigation

Interviewing

Evidence gathering

Analytical thinking

Judgment

Education

High school diploma

Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Conducts criminal investigations and cooperates with law enforcement officials in criminal cases; does related was as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This is a law enforcement position involving the investigation of criminal matters on behalf of the Wayne County District Attorney's Office. The Investigator gathers evidence, conducts interviews, and substantiates facts in cases prepared for prosecution. The position operates under the direction of the District Attorney or a designated Assistant District Attorney.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

(Illustrative only)

• Assists in criminal investigation by gathering evidence and conducting interviews;
• Acts as liaison officer between the District Attorney's Office and the various municipal police agencies;
• Serves subpoenas in criminal cases;
• May be asked to accompany the various police agencies of the County on criminal raids;
• Maintains appropriate files on cases under investigation;
• Performs other investigative duties as directed by the District Attorney or a designated Assistant District Attorney.

Good knowledge of techniques and procedures in criminal investigations; good knowledge of laws governing arrests, rules of evidence and court procedures; skill in conducting criminal investigations; ability to gather, assemble, analyze and evaluate facts and evidence, to draw logical conclusions and make recommendations; ability to establish and maintain friendly and cooperative relations with law enforcement officers of other governmental agencies; keenness of observation; good judgment; good physical condition.

ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from high school and either:

1. Nine (9) years of paid full-time, or its part-time equivalent, experience as a police officer involving specialized investigative work in physical crimes such as rape, robbery, homicide, arson, assault, or burglary; or
2. Nine (9) years of paid full-time, or its part-time equivalent, experience as a police officer at the Sergeant

level or above

1. Any equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS:

Possession of a Police Officer Training Certificate issued by the New York State Bureau for Municipal Police Training Council at the time of appointment. Possession of an appropriate level New York State driver license at time of application. Current New York State Firearm/Pistol Permit. Qualification in polygraph administration. Criminal background history required. Convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not automatically disqualify a candidate. No background check will be initiated until a conditional offer of employment is made unless otherwise required by law.