The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (“BXDA”) is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By “Pursuing Justice with Integrity,” the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day.

The Bronx County District Attorney’s Office has an opening for a Deputy Chief Investigator in its Detective Investigators Unit. This is a sworn police officer position requiring certification in the NYS DCJS Police registry. In this position, the Deputy Chief will be responsible for assisting with the administration, oversight, and all operations of the investigators, with the mission of supporting prosecution and investigations within the office, as well as overseeing internal security, under the direction of the Chief Investigator.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with the bureau's administrative functions including hiring investigators, establishing appropriate training requirements, providing regular performance evaluations, creating a structure to ensure coverage for all investigative needs, and assessing and initiating standards to encourage the professional growth of investigative staff

Tactical and operational supervision of investigations, including overseeing: search warrants, eavesdropping warrants, securing evidence, physical surveillance, witness interviews, effecting arrest, and all other investigative and police functions.

Supervise, manage, and monitor, at times, complex and lengthy investigations.

Ability to interact with all levels of staff and other law enforcement agencies

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills required.

Excellent computer and technical skills required.

Ability to access and utilize various computer databases

Research and evaluate new and changing surveillance equipment and technologies.

Work on special projects and tasks as assigned by the Chief Investigator.

Must be willing to work flexible hours.

Perform other related Administrative duties and projects as designated by the Chief Investigator

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QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified candidates must have at least ten+ (10+) years full-time experience performing criminal investigations, AND ten (10) years of supervisory experience or equivalent. Familiarity with New York City and the surrounding area, as well as experience with police protocols . Must have experience in the development of proactive investigative initiatives for both the Detective Investigators Unit, as well as in conjunction with other outside law enforcement agencies. A broad experience in criminal investigations is required. Strong leadership skills with the ability to interact with external agencies and provide effective supervision for a diverse and talented investigative staff.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.