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.

In furtherance of this mission, the BXDA seeks experienced and enthusiastic, well-qualified investigator to collaborate with experienced attorneys in the Conviction Integrity Bureau, which reinvestigates claims of actual innocence and wrongful conviction. These investigations comprise the Office’s most serious cases, the majority of which are homicides where new, credible, viable, evidence-based leads of wrongful conviction exist. The Special Criminal Investigator will work in collaboration with the attorneys of the Conviction Integrity Bureau to determine which cases are appropriate for reinvestigation. Where indicated, the Special Criminal Investigator will develop investigation strategies and lead the execution of reinvestigations, including but not limited to locating and interviewing witnesses and locating evidence for forensic testing.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Review case files and in conjunction with ADAs in the Bureau create an investigation plan

-Identify and locate high value target witnesses

-Interview witnesses in the field both locally, nationally, and internationally

-Locate evidence and deliver it for forensic testing

-Communicate and coordinate with local and federal law enforcement agencies


CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS A VALID NYS DRIVER’S LICENCE.


The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his/her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

SENIOR RACKETS INVESTIGATOR - 30831

1. Graduation from high school or its equivalent and three years of full-time, paid experience in police enforcement or investigative work, one year of which must have been in rackets or police investigative work.

2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1". However, all candidates are required to have one year of full-time, paid experience in rackets or police investigative work.

- A Minimum of 15 years as a detective or investigator, specializing in investigating homicides, cold cases, and/or violent sexual offences. Former NYPD experience preferred. - Proven background in examining the integrity of evidence, including statements, line-ups, DNA, fingerprints, forensic testing, and other relevant facts presented through an investigation. - Proficiency in locating and interviewing witnesses (whether incarcerated, in the field, out of state, or in our community). - Extensive experience locating, collecting, processing, and analyzing physical and forensic evidence to assist in the prosecution of violent crime investigations, including advanced utilization of digital forensic investigative techniques. - Competency in the use of various databases to perform background and information searches, including a proficiency in social media research. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. - Must have a valid New York State driver’s license.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

City Residency is not required 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.