Chief Detective Investigator

The men and women of the Richmond County District Attorney’s office work each day in partnership with Law Enforcement and the people of Staten Island to pursue justice for victims of crime, to prevent crime in all its forms, and to promote the safety and well-being of all citizens of our Borough.

THE ROLE

Responsibilities

The Richmond County District Attorney (RCDA) is seeking a veteran law enforcement professional for the position of the Chief Investigator. The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee the operation and performance of the Detective Investigator’s Squad.
• Manage and supervise Senior Detective Investigators’ caseloads and assignments.
• Conduct background checks and interviews for prospective Detective Investigators.
• Work closely with the Detective Investigators to locate and secure victims and witnesses needed for various court and trial procedures.
• Plan, prepare and execute the Office’s formal Witness Assistance Protection Program.
• Oversee Cold Case Investigation

Preferred Skills

• Extensive paid police enforcement and investigative work as a police officer, as defined in CPL 1.20, within the State of New York, with at least 15 years as a member of the NYPD.
• Comprehensive experience in a supervisory capacity in one or more of the following areas: organized crime, narcotics trafficking, money laundry, violent crime, special victims cases, domestic violence, hate crimes, child abuse and gangs.
• Ten years or more of experience in an administrative, managerial or supervisory capacity.
• Extensive knowledge in planning, preparation and execution of Witness Assistance Protection Program.
• Experience in supervising narcotics trafficking, gun trafficking, violent crime, special victims cases, hate crimes, domestic violence and child abuse cases.
• Extensive background in community affairs, including but not limited to Gun Buy Back initiatives.
• Intimate knowledge of crime and criminal behavior of Staten Island’s population.

CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Chief Investigator

SALARY RANGE: $189,856 Commensurate with experience; full NYC benefits package

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled

TO APPLY: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE NYC JOBS WEBSITE

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Non-City Employees – Go to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/

• Search for job ID number: 699593
• Click on the job business title: Chief Detective Investigator
• Click on “Apply Now” at the bottom of the posting

Please be advised only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

The candidate selected for this position must be a resident of the City of New York or become a resident within 90 days of appointment.

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

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of full-time experience in the performance of criminal investigations, 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to “1” above. Experience may be substituted for education on the basis of six months experience for one year of college.

Preferred Skills

• Extensive paid police enforcement and investigative work as a police officer, as defined in CPL 1.20, within the State of New York, with at least 15 years as a member of the NYPD. – Comprehensive experience in a supervisory capacity in one or more of the following areas: organized crime, narcotics trafficking, money laundry, violent crime, special victims cases, domestic violence, hate crimes, child abuse and gangs. – Ten years or more of experience in an administrative, managerial or supervisory capacity. – Extensive knowledge in planning, preparation and execution of Witness Assistance Protection Program. – Experience in supervising narcotics trafficking, gun trafficking, violent crime, special victims cases, hate crimes, domestic violence and child abuse cases. – Extensive background in community affairs, including but not limited to Gun Buy Back initiatives. – Intimate knowledge of crime and criminal behavior of Staten Island’s population.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.