Detective - VID 212431

NY HELP No

Agency Waterfront Commission

Title Detective - VID 212431

Occupational Category Enforcement or Protective Services

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $116691 to $116691 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 50%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 39 Broadway

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10006

Duties Description Under the supervision of the Sergeant, NYWC Detectives conduct complex, long-term investigations of racketeering and organized crime in the Port of New York. Detectives also investigate possible violations of the WCA, including prohibited association with organized crime figures and career criminals. Tasks are primarily investigative and may include patrol and enforcement functions including but not limted to:- Investigate and conduct follow-up on criminal cases and NYWC administrative proceedings.- Review reports, analyze evidence, pursue investigative leads, develop informants, and use of court authorized electronic listening devices.- Gather intelligence on waterfront labor, unions, operators, and practices.- Determine criminal associations and patterns of criminal activity relating to organized crime and racketeering in the Port of New York.- Work collaboratively with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in joint investigations and serve on multi-agency task forces as necessary.- Develop and maintain confidential sources and informants.- Effect arrests, apply for and execute warrants, serve subpoenas and other legal process.- Perform surveillance or undercover operations.- Serve as lead detective on assigned cases as necessary.- Conduct port patrol duties as necessary.- Maintain a visible police presence within the port community.- Prepare and maintain comprehensive case documentation.- Collect and process evidence in compliance with applicable law and NYWC policies.- Present cases for prosecution to state, local, and federal authorities as well as NYWC counsel.- Testify as necessary in criminal and administrative proceedings.- Report to supervisors as required on pending matters.- All other duties as may be assigned by a Superior Officer.

Minimum Qualifications - Minimum of eight years of law enforcement experience with a local, state, bi-state, or federal law enforcement agency, including at least eight years as a uniformed Police Officer. Certified New York Police Officer status is preferred.- Minimum of three years experience conducting:o Complex, long-term investigations of labor racketeering and organized crime in the Port of New York, including theft, illegal gambling, loan sharking, extortion, drug trafficking, and other waterfront practices.o Investigations of prohibited associations with organized crime figures and career criminals under the Waterfront Commission Act (WCA).- Significant familiarity with the WCA, New York State criminal law and procedure.- Demonstrated proficiency in interrogation, conducting undercover operations, conducting physical, electronic, and other methods of surveillance, executing search warrants, developing confidential informants and testifying at adjudicatory hearings.- Functional knowledge of technical equipment used in law enforcement investigations, such as audio and video surveillance devices.- Experience working with other law enforcement agencies, as well as established contacts within the law enforcement community in the State of New York.- Candidates must be a United States citizen and possess a valid driver's license.Additional Qualifications:- Strong oral and written communication skills, and adeptness at word processing programs.- Ability to expertly and resourcefully utilize various law enforcement databases and digital forensic-related tools.- Ability to exercise discretion, exercise independent judgment, and be able to perform duties without close supervision.- Candidates must be of good moral character and have not committed incidents involving perjury or false statement.

Additional Comments The New York Waterfront Commission (NYWC) is a law enforcement agency vested with licensing, regulatory, and investigative powers. The NYWC's mission is to investigate, deter, combat, and remedy criminal activity and influence in the Port of New York, and to ensure fair hiring and employment practices so that the Port and region can grow and prosper. The agency conducts investigations into waterfront practices and works with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners in complex criminal investigations pertaining to labor racketeering and organized crime. It conducts disciplinary hearings before administrative law judges to deny or revoke licensure for statutory violations, and to bar those who pose a danger to the public peace or safety or who lack the requisite good character and integrity from port employment.New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer:It is the policy of the State of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, creed/religion, disability, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, familial status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.It is the policy of the New York Waterfront Commission to provide all qualified persons with equal opportunity in employment and to participate in and receive all the benefits, services, programs, and activities of the Commission. Reasonable accommodations will be provided when appropriate to qualified persons with disabilities as are necessary to provide such equal opportunity.

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Name Human Resources/JHG

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on Applying Please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.