Senior Chief Confidential Criminal Inv

Erie County District Attorney; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental legal office in Buffalo is seeking a Senior Chief Confidential Criminal Investigator to manage investigative teams and collaborate with various law enforcement agencies. The role requires thorough knowledge of criminal investigation procedures and New York State laws. A Bachelor's degree is necessary along with extensive experience in police work and criminal investigations. Special requirements include police training certification and a valid driver's license, emphasizing integrity and good ethical character.

Qualifications

• 11 years of experience as a police officer, with 4 years in criminal investigations.
• 60 semester credit hours and 13 years of experience with 6 years in criminal investigations may suffice.
• Demonstrated capacity to work with all segments of the criminal justice community.

Responsibilities

• Supervise investigators and the Task Force team.
• Conduct complex investigations into serious crimes.
• Collaborate with various law enforcement agencies.
• Oversee evidence gathering, exhibits, witness statements and reports.
• Lead weekly meetings to review hotspots, patterns and suspect information.
• Coordinate with other law enforcement agencies on crossover crimes.
• Liaise among federal, state and local law enforcement.
• Monitor performance and counsel subordinates on execution and quality of work.
• Direct investigations of serious, complex cases including homicide.

Skills

Criminal investigation techniques

Knowledge of New York State Penal Law

Ability to plan and direct investigations

Record keeping and reporting

Persistence and sound judgment

Resourcefulness

Community engagement

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Police Officer Basic Training Certificate

Job description

Erie County District Attorney. Senior Chief Confidential Criminal Investigator. Benefits.

The work involves responsibility and supervision of all investigators and those assigned to the Task Force for the District Attorney's Office. This work entails collaborating efforts between the District Attorney's Office and the Erie Crime Analysis Center and other law enforcement agencies to reduce pattern crimes that cross over jurisdictions.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Provides administrative direction and supervision for all investigators and the members of the Task Force
• Assign responsibilities and delegate appropriate authority to the Task Force Investigators
• Reviews non-fatal shootings and homicides that cross-over jurisdictions of the County
• Oversees and actively participates in investigating, collecting, and correlating evidence, exhibits, statements of witnesses and reports findings
• Weekly meetings with Task Force Team to review hotspots, patterns of crime and suspect information
• Work with other law enforcement agencies where the pattern crimes cross over
• Liaison between federal, state and local law enforcement agencies
• Monitors and evaluates quantity and quality of work performed by the subordinates and counsels them on performance
• Directs and coordinates investigation of serious, complex cases involving homicide or other major violent offenses
• Directs the preparation of confidential reports for the District Attorney
• Supervises the gathering of evidence and its presentation to the District Attorney for further proceedings
• Coordinate investigations with police agencies

Full Performance Knowledges, Skills, Abilities And Personal Characteristics

• Thorough knowledge procedures, methods and techniques of criminal investigation
• Thorough knowledge of the New York State Penal Law, Vehicle and Traffic Law and the Code of Criminal Procedures
• Ability to plan and direct work of investigative task force
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports
• Persistence in following up all leads and sound judgment in weighing evidence uncovered
• Resourcefulness in conducting investigations
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with all segments of the criminal justice community and to excel in investigative work
• Good moral and ethical character;
• Integrity
• Physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree and eleven (11) years of experience as a police officer, at least four (4) years of which included criminal investigative work experience in one of the following fields, narcotics, homicide, or gun crimes and four(4) years of supervision; OR
• Completion of a minimum of 60 semester credit hours from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university and thirteen (13) years of experience as a police officer, at least six (6) years of which included criminal investigative work experience in one of the following fields, narcotics, homicide or gun crimes and six (6) years of supervision; OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

Special Requirements

• Possess a Police Officer Basic Training Certificate or equivalent issued by the New York State Municipal Police Training Council at time of appointment
• Possess a valid New York State Drivers License at time of appointment
• Meet minimum standards on annual firearms qualification