Investigative Analyst

Job Description

Division/Unit: Violent Criminal Enterprises Unit

Position Title: Investigative Analyst

Civil Service Title: Community Associate

Salary Range: $55,150 – $58,508

Job Description:
The New York County District Attorney’s Office (DANY) has an opening for an Investigative Analyst in its Violent Criminal Enterprises Unit (VCEU). VCEU is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of violent organized crime in Manhattan and beyond, including drug-related homicides, armed street gangs, interstate gun runners, and narcotics dealers. The Unit works with the elite units of the NYPD, as well as with federal agents from Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and New York City’s joint firearms and narcotics task forces to reduce violent street crime by disarming violent offenders. In this position, Analysts are responsible for providing highly skilled analytical support to the unit’s Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) and office.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Within team concept, work closely with ADAs, local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in long-term investigations and prosecutions of violent organized crime, including street gangs, major narcotics dealers, interstate gun traffickers, and gang-related homicides.
• Perform in-depth open source searches of investigative targets and create profiles based on results.
• Mine social media and search warrant returns for corroborating evidence.
• Analyze documentary evidence, including cell-site, call detail, financial, and social media records, to develop coherent understanding of the details of the case.
• Collect and analyze data relevant to specific unit investigations and cases.
• Work directly and independently with police detectives and federal agents.
• Analyze evidence from multiple sources and connect how the items of evidence are related and interact with one another.
• Review and transcribe Department of Corrections phone calls and wiretap phone calls and prepare integrated trial exhibits presenting the recordings and the investigation’s findings.
• Generate trial and Grand Jury exhibits that effectively present the items of evidence and conclusions that can be drawn from them.
• Translate field intelligence and evidence into a clear, coherent, and persuasive narrative to be presented in the courtroom.
• Collaborate with other units within DANY to export the work practices and techniques developed in VCEU to multi-defendant investigations and cases throughout the Trial Division.
• Perform other administrative and paralegal duties as assigned.

In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, candidates must possess the following:

• Level 1 – bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and one (1) years of experience either as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent.
• Level 2 – bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and two (2) years of experience either as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent.
• Level 3 – bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and three (3) years of experience either as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent.

*Master’s degree can be substituted for years of experience. *

Preferred Requirements/Skills:

• 2 – 4 years of experience either as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent based on the level.
• Prior law enforcement or investigative agency experience.
• Excellent organization, communication, time management, writing and creative problem-solving skills are essential.
• Strong attention to detail and high concern for data accuracy.
• Literacy in computer applications, including PowerPoint and Excel required; knowledge of AJIS, Clear, Bloomberg, and other CityNet systems.
• Proficiency in Internet search strategies and techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Perform all assignments in an accurate, professional, and expeditious manner.

How To Apply:

• Apply with a Cover Letter & Resume.

Hours/Shift:

• Monday – Friday, from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Additional Information:

• Current office employees: To be eligible for a transfer or promotion, staff must have already served at least 1 year in their current unit/bureau/department and be in good standing. In addition, must meet the minimum and additional qualifications of the position.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” above.

Public Svc Loan Forgiveness:

• 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/ .

Residency Requirement:

• City Residency is not required for this position.

The New York County District Attorney’s Office 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.About Us

The New York County District Attorney’s Office serves and protects the People of New York through the fair administration of justice, without fear or favor. The Office’s professional staff perform a variety of key functions, including supporting the Trial, Investigation, and Appeals Divisions, as well as other prosecution support and office functions. Our support 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 Moving Justice Forward.

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