Investigative Analyst

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York's New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) seeks an Investigative Analyst for the Hate Crimes Unit in the Trial Division. The Analyst will assist in building complex hate crime cases, managing large-scale data collection, organization, and analysis, and supporting ADAs in investigations and trials.

Responsibilities include creating visual aids, testifying in grand jury and court, and maintaining databases, with a focus on data accuracy and cross-agency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience as a paralegal in criminal justice or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience as a paralegal in criminal justice or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience as a paralegal in criminal justice or equivalent.
• Master’s degree can be substituted for years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist ADAs in developing long-term investigations into criminal bias-motivated activity.
• Create PowerPoints, graphs, diagrams, spreadsheets, charts, maps, video compilations, and other visual aids for investigations, grand jury proceedings, and trial presentations on hate crime cases.
• Testify in grand jury proceedings, hearings, and trials by describing analytical processes and responding to cross-examination about such processes.
• Collect and analyze data relevant to hate crime investigations and cases from surveillance video, body-worn camera statements, cell phone data, records, social media, and more.
• Collaborate with the High Technology Analysis Unit and assist ADAs in interpreting forensic reports and results.
• Assist ADAs in collecting and processing discovery for complex hate crime cases, including multi-incident pattern hate crimes, and in the witness interview process.
• Create and maintain in-house databases, filing, and records management systems.
• Participate in trainings to support professional development.
• Learn about and adapt to rapid changes in technology, social media, and computer systems.
• Stay up to date on local, national, and international news regarding bias and hate crimes.
• Perform related administrative and clerical tasks.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Time management

Writing

Problem-solving

Data accuracy

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

AJIS

Clear

Bloomberg

CityNet

Job description

Job Description

The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an opening for an Investigative Analyst for its Hate Crimes Unit in the Trial Division. In this role, the Analyst will help Hate Crimes ADAs build and enhance complex hate crime cases and investigations, and will assist with large-scale data collection, organization, and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist ADAs in developing long-term investigations into criminal bias-motivated activity.
• Create PowerPoints, graphs, diagrams, spreadsheets, charts, maps, video compilations, and other visual aids for investigative use, grand jury proceedings, and trial presentations on hate crime cases.
• Testify in grand jury proceedings, hearings, and trials by describing analytical processes and responding to cross-examination about such processes.
• Collect and analyze data relevant to hate crime investigations and cases, including but not limited to surveillance video, statements captured on body-worn camera, cell phone data, phone records and extraction reports, social media and other online service records, jail calls, out-of-state records, 61 reports, and bank records.
• Collaborate with the High Technology Analysis Unit and assist ADAs in interpreting and understanding forensic reports and results.
• Assist ADAs in collecting and processing discovery for complex hate crime cases, including but not limited to multi-incident pattern hate crimes, and in the witness interview process.
• Create and maintain various in-house databases, filing, and records management systems.
• Must participate in various trainings to support professional development.
• Readiness to quickly learn about and adapt to rapid changes in technology, social media platforms, communication apps, and computer systems.
• Stay up to date on local, national, and international news regarding bias and hate crimes, trends, community events, etc.
• Perform related responsibilities and duties, including but not limited to administrative and clerical tasks, as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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

• Level 1 - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and one (1) year of experience either as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent.
• Level 2 - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and two (2) years of experience either as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent.
• Level 3 - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and three (3) years of experience either as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent.

*Master’s degree can be substituted for years of experience. *

Preferred Requirements/Skills

• 2 - 4 years of experience either as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent based on the level.
• Prior law enforcement or investigative agency experience.
• Excellent organization, communication, time management, writing and creative problem-solving skills are essential.
• Strong attention to detail and high concern for data accuracy.
• Literacy in computer applications, including PowerPoint and Excel required; knowledge of AJIS, Clear, Bloomberg, and other CityNet systems.
• Proficiency in Internet search strategies and techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Perform all assignments in an accurate, professional, and expeditious manner.

Hours and Shift

35 hours a week, 9 am to 5 pm in person.

Additional Information

Current office employees: To be eligible for a transfer or promotion, staff must have already served at least 1 year in their current unit/bureau/department and be in good standing. In addition, must meet the minimum and additional qualifications of the position.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or

2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Additional Information

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.