Job Description RICHMOND COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY 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 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 City Employees – Click here and log in to ESS. 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. Qualifications 1. 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 2. 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. 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.