GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Performs investigative work collecting evidence for the Office of the District Attorney; performs related duties as required.
COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES
Under general supervision, performs investigative work collecting and assisting in the preparation of evidence for the orderly presentation by the District Attorney to the Grand Jury.
TYPICAL DUTIES
*1. Performs investigative work collecting and assisting in the preparation of evidence
for routine criminal proceedings for presentation by the District Attorney to the Grand
Jury.
*2. Conducts routine surveillance of suspected persons and places.
3. Contacts informants to obtain information.
4. Develops sources of information.
*5. Conducts routine undercover work, raids, interrogation of witnesses, execution of
warrants and arrests.
*6. Interviews witnesses and subjects.
*7. Uses investigative apparatus such as electronic or photographic equipment as
required.
8. May testify in court proceedings.
*ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1. Extensive knowledge relating to homicide, Medicaid fraud, civil forfeiture, collision
investigation, law enforcement crimes analysis or index crimes depending on the
particular specialty.
2. Considerable knowledge of the basic rules of evidence.
3. Knowledge of applicable New York State statutes, court decisions, and administrative
ruling pertaining to violations of laws.
4. Skill in ascertaining facts by personal contact, observation, and examination of
records.
5. Skill in the use and care of firearms and in unarmed defense.
6. Ability to use technical investigative equipment.
7. Ability to testify effectively in court.
8. Ability to prepare detailed reports.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Training and Experience
Graduation from high school
and
For Appointment to the Index Crime Specialty
Ten years of satisfactory experience in criminal investigation work as a sworn police officer in the State of New York as defined by Section 1.20 (34) of New York Criminal Procedure Law, of which five years must have been exclusively in the specialized field of investigation of index crime(s).