Criminal investigator

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR

OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY

This work involves the investigation of criminal complaints both independently and in conjunction with outside police agencies. The work also involves handling of evidence, evaluation of criminal complaints and trial preparation activities. Significant independent action is required in conducting investigations of suspected or actual criminal activity. General supervision is received from the Chief Criminal Investigator. Incumbent must be available on 24-hour a day call, 7 days a week, to respond to crime scenes as directed by the District Attorney or the Chief Criminal Investigator. Does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or a police science related field and six (6) years of experience in an investigative capacity with a law enforcement agency as a police officer; O

B. Completion of 60 college credits in Criminal Justice or a related field and eight (8) years of experience as described in (A) above; OR;

C. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and ten (10) years of experience as described in (A) above; OR

D. Any equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C) above.

NOTE: Your degree or credits must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree or credits were awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at You must pay the required evaluation fee.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Incumbent must possess certification to serve as a Police Officer as required by Section 1.20(34)(g) of the Criminal Procedure Law. This includes, but is not limited to, certification issued by the Bureau of Municipal Police, graduation from the NYS Police Academy, the NY City Police Department Academy, or any equivalent New York State institution certifying the individual with Police powers.

- Must maintain certification in the use of firearms.

- Must possess at time of appointment and maintain valid Class D driver's licens e.

STARTING SALARY: $52,689 per year

FINAL CANDIDATE MUST SUBMIT TO A FINGERPRINT CHECK AND CRIMINAL HISTORY AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Applicants must state whether or not they would require a 211 pension waiver.

Submit resumes and cover letters to:

David M. Hoovler, District Attorney

255-275 Main Street

Goshen, NY 10924

Or email

[email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,689.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person