What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rackets Investigator position at New York County District Attorney's Office?
Job Description Division / Unit : Worker Protection Unit Position Title : Rackets Investigator Civil Service Title : Rackets Investigator Salary Range : $64,067 - $67,930 Job Description : The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an opening for an Investigator to join the Rackets Bureau's Worker Protection Unit (WPU) and its Construction Fraud Task Force.
This unit investigates wage theft, construction fatalities and injuries, workplace safety hazards, and fraud against workers, immigrants, and other vulnerable populations.
The WPU collaborates with community groups and worker rights groups to protect marginalized communities and partners with city, state, and federal agencies to make cases that have an industry-wide impact.
In this position, the Investigator will assist the unit with both long-term and short-term investigations related to worker safety and exploitation.
In this position, under supervision, with some latitude for independent judgment and initiative, the Investigator is responsible for conducting a wide variety of criminal investigations.
This is a sworn police officer position.
The candidate must meet all qualifications to be certified as a police officer on the NYS DCJS Police registry.
This position requires you to have successfully completed police academy training in New York State and you are required to pass a mandatory background check to carry a firearm. Responsibilities include but are not limited to :
- Developing cases based on tips and leads referred to WPU by other agencies, community groups, and hotline complaints.
- Contact and interview witnesses and victims, often after business hours.
- Conducting, managing, and updating on-going investigations of various types of crimes such as : wage theft, worker exploitation, safety lapses, and public safety issues.
- Collaborating with community groups, nonprofits, and other law enforcement agencies.
- Conducting fieldwork, consisting of surveillance and various undercover operations.
- Reviewing facts to ascertain their validity.
- Preparing comprehensive narrative reports.
- Executing search and arrest warrants.
- Testifying at grand jury, criminal trials, and all other court proceedings.
- Performing background investigations on employees, contractors, and registrants.
- Perform field visits to businesses, communities, and other contacts.
- Gather information through collateral contacts, financial institutions, and other law enforcement agencies.
- Use various City databases to perform background and information searches, such as : eJustice, IIS, IFCOM, Webcrims, Google, and various watchdog registries.
- Work in an undercover capacity.
- Work on special projects and tasks, as assigned by the Chief Investigator. In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, all candidates must possess the following :
- Must have a valid NYS driver's license.
- Must pass a medical exam, drug test, psychological screening, and an intensive background check.
- As per NY Public Officers Law 2, §3-B, U.S.
citizenship required.
Experience working with vulnerable populations.
In addition, must meet the minimum and additional qualifications of the position.
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or 2.
High school graduation and two years of full-time paid experience in police enforcement or investigative work; 3.
A satisfactory equivalent. Public Svc Loan Forgiveness :
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The Office's Professional Staff perform a variety of key functions, including supporting the Trial Division, Investigation Division, Special Victims Division, Pathways to Public Safety Division, and Appeals Division, which handles all the Office's matters in state and federal appellate courts. Professional Staff members perform a variety of key functions for the Office, including supporting the five Divisions, as well as other prosecution support and office functions.
Our Professional Staff receive a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, as well as unparalleled opportunities for professional development. The New York County District Attorney's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce.
Given the diverse nature of our community, the ability to work with people of different backgrounds is critical.
The Office seeks to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve.
To that end, all applicants will be considered without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, age, prior record of arrest; or any other basis prohibited by law.
These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.About the Team The Professional Staff Recruitment Team at DANY supports the Office's initiatives to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve.
We seek employees that are interested in a career in the public sector and will support the Office's initiative of delivering One Standard of Justice for All. For questions or inquiries, please contact Recruitment@dany.nyc.gov.
Salary : $64,067 - $67,930
