Investigator - District Attorney Office (Part-time)

Town Of Freetown; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 3,826,000 - 5,093,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

New York State Retirement System

Low deductible health insurance

Job summary

Town Of Freetown is seeking a part-time Investigator for the District Attorney Office. The role involves conducting investigations, interviewing suspects and witnesses, collecting and preserving evidence, and coordinating with various law enforcement agencies.

The incumbent must be on call 24/7, with potential night and weekend work, and will be treated as a Police Officer under NYS law. Minimum qualifications include six years of full-time law enforcement experience as an

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of full-time law enforcement paid work experience as an investigator or detective.
• Three (3) years of which must have been at a rank of Sergeant (Police Officer or Deputy Sheriff) or higher.
• Candidate must have current Certification from NYS Division of Criminal Justice showing validation of Police Officer Registry status; firearm certification and valid driver’s license throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigative work in the District Attorney’s Office, interview suspects and witnesses, collect and preserve evidence.
• Serve as liaison between the District Attorney’s Office and other law enforcement agencies.
• On-call 24 hours a day; may work nights and weekends.

Skills

Investigative experience

Liaison with agencies

On-call readiness

Job description

Job Title

Investigator - District Attorney Office (Part-time)

Job Details

Posted December 5, 2025. Closing Open Until Filled.

Responsibilities

The work involves responsibility for conducting investigative work in the Office of the District Attorney. The position involves investigation of crimes, interviews of suspects and witnesses, collecting and preserving evidence, and other related crime detection duties. The incumbent is also responsible for acting as a liaison between the District Attorney’s Office and various other law enforcement agencies. The work is performed under the general supervision of the District Attorney and Assistant District Attorneys with wide leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in planning and carrying out the details of the work. Incumbents are required to work in accordance with established practices and procedures and are required to be on call 24 hours a day; may work nights and weekends. The incumbent is a Police Officer as defined under New York State Criminal Procedure Law 1.20(34) and will carry a handgun. Does related work as required.

Work Hours

Part Time, 17 hours per week

Salary

$27.7762-36.9704/HR (Management Compensation Plan)

Location

Cortland County District Attorney’s Office

Status

Exempt

Benefits

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

Minimum Qualifications

Six (6) years of full-time law enforcement paid work experience as an investigator or detective, three (3) years of which must have been at a rank of Sergeant (Police Officer or Deputy Sheriff) or higher.

Preference

Preference given to those whose experience includes the supervision of investigations and personnel, felony level investigations, wiretap and eaves dropping investigations.

Special Requirements

• Candidate must have current Certification from NYS Division of Criminal Justice (DCJS) showing validation of Police Officer Registry status;
• Candidate must have firearm certification and maintain for duration of employment;
• Candidate must have valid driver’s license and maintain for duration of employment;
• Residency requirements will be in compliance with 2005 Local Law #3

Pre-Employment Screening Required

Pre-employment screenings required.