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Confidential Criminal Investigator

Department
District Attorney
Job Category
Law/Legal Services
Location Category
Buffalo
Location
25 Delaware Ave, Buffalo
Salary Range
Starting: $64,347 Annually
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ERIE COUNTY DISTRICT'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

Confidential Criminal Investigator   

Anticipated Future Vacancies

Starting Annual Salary: $64,347(CSEA JG: XII)

 

The work involves conducting criminal investigations initiated as the result of a complaint received or as the aftermath of a crime actually committed. The investigator may work alone and at odd hours in the capacity of an undercover agent or in cooperation with the Sheriff's Office and/or Federal, State and local police jurisdictions. Responsibilities include the assemblage of sufficient evidence in the form of statements of witnesses or preparation of exhibits to assist in gaining a conviction in a court of law or to warrant a grand jury hearing preparatory to a possible indictment.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

A.) Completion of a minimum of 60 semester credit hours from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university and eight (8) years of experience as a police officer, at least three (3) years of which included criminal investigative work experience or three (3) years of supervision of investigators; or:

B.) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and ten (10) years of experience as a police officer, at least three (3) years of which included criminal investigative work experience or three (3) years of supervision of investigators; or:

C.) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Possession of a Police Officer Basic Training Certificate or its equivalent issued by the New York State Municipal Police Training Council at time of appointment; and Possession of a valid New York State Driver’s License at time of appointment; and Meet minimum standards on annual firearms qualification.

To apply for this position please e-mail your resume to DAinvestigators@erie.gov or mail your resume to:

Hiring Manager

Erie County District Attorney's Office

25 Delaware Ave

Buffalo, New York 14202

Erie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to workplace diversity.