Senior Rackets Investigator

Job Description

The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an opening for a Senior Rackets Investigator in its Investigation Bureau. In this position, under supervision, with some latitude for independent judgment and initiative, the Senior Investigator is responsible for conducting a wide variety of 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. Please note: we are looking for candidates that have extensive experience investigating homicides, felony assault, gun trafficking, and gang related conspiracy cases.


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Conducting, managing, and updating ongoing criminal investigative caseloads.
- Conducting and managing fieldwork, consisting of surveillance, quality assurance checks, and various undercover operations.
- Reviewing voluminous and complicated facts to ascertain their validity.
- Preparing extensive and comprehensive narrative reports.
- Executing search warrants often leads to arrests.
- Work in an undercover capacity.
- Collaborate with various law enforcement agencies and outside organizations.
- Conduct surveillance to obtain and compile intelligence.
- Manage and monitor, at times, complex and lengthy investigations.
- Work with and oversee junior investigators when appropriate.
- Contact and interview witnesses and subjects.
- Testifying at grand jury, criminal trials, and all other court proceedings.
- 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.
- Working on special projects and tasks as assigned by the Chief Investigator.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours.


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

- Level 1 – three (3) years of related experience in investigating violent criminal enterprise cases.
- Level 2 – four (4) years of related experience in investigating violent criminal enterprise cases.
- Level 3 – five (5) years of related experience in investigating violent criminal enterprise cases.
- Level 4 – six (6) years of related experience in investigating violent criminal enterprise cases.
- Level 5 – seven (7) years of related experience in investigating violent criminal enterprise cases.
- Firearms qualification required.
- Experience gained in another NYC agency will be credited to an additional two years of experience.
- Must possess a valid certificate of completion from a New York State Basic Course for Police Officers academy.
- 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.


Preferred Requirements/Skills:

- Bachelor's degree.
- Prior law enforcement or criminal justice experience.
- Relevant experience in the investigation of domestic and international terrorism activities preferred. Experience liaising and collaborating with various state, federal and international law enforcement organizations preferred.
- Experience in working with victims and witnesses of domestic violence, hate crimes and special victims’ cases.
- Ability to conduct confidential and sensitive investigations.
- Experience as an investigator evaluating credit worthiness.
- Performing investigations involving the research, compilation, and/or location of evidence or information to build a case or uncover activities of a criminal, corrupt, unlawful, or unethical nature.
- Proficiency in the use of wiretap equipment, GPS tracking devices, video and audio surveillance transmitting, and recording devices preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workflow.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple short-term projects.
- Ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Strong attention to detail and high concern for data accuracy.
- Dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively with staff in a team-oriented environment.
- Must be able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment, detail-or