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Investigator (DA) Page 1 I 2 Jurisdiction; Cortland County Jurisdictional Class: Exempt Adopted: 12/11/08 Amended: 1/13/10; 6/20/25 INVESTIGATOR (DISTRICT ATTORNEY) DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for conducting investigative work in the Office of the District Attorney. The position involves investigation of crimes, interviews of suspects and witnesses, collecting and preserving evidence, and other related crime detection duties. The incumbent is also responsible for acting as a liaison between the District Attorney’s Office and various other law enforcement agencies. The work is performed under the general supervision of the District Attorney and Assistant District Attorneys with wide leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in planning and carrying out the details of the work. Incumbents are required to work in accordance with established practices and procedures and are required to be on call 24 hours a day; may work nights and weekends. The incumbent is a Police Officer as defined under New York State Criminal Procedure Law 1.20(34) and will carry a handgun. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only) Meets with and interviews suspects, witnesses, complainants and others in order to obtain specific information relating to the investigation; Appears in court and Grand Juries regarding the investigations conducted and the evidence collected; Evaluates information gathered and evaluates information and makes conclusions; Assists in the preparation and prosecution of all criminal cases brought to trial after indictment in County and Supreme Courts; Acts as a liaison between the District Attorney’s office and the various Federal, State and municipal law enforcement agencies; Compiles statistical data on various facets of criminal activity; Secures and preserves evidence; Serves subpoenas, warrants and other legal documents as required; Assists the District Attorney in confidential, high profile and sensitive investigations; Performs a variety of other related activities as required. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the techniques and procedures used in conducting criminal investigations; Good knowledge of the Penal Law and Criminal Procedure Law and Federal Laws regulating wiretaps and eaves dropping; Good knowledge of how evidence, statements, and affidavits are used in Investigative work; Good knowledge of legal terminology; Ability to conduct criminal investigations, interviews and interrogations; ---PAGE BREAK--- Investigator (DA) Page 2 I 2 Ability to prepare clear, accurate, complex investigative reports; Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with a wide variety of people, including law enforcement officers, members of other governmental agencies, attorneys, experts and informants; Ability to care for and use firearms; Ability to remember and analyze facts and information; Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Six years of full-time law enforcement paid work experience as an investigator or detective, three years of which must have been at a rank of Sergeant (Police Officer or Deputy Sheriff) or higher. Preference given to those whose experience includes the supervision of investigations and personnel, felony level investigations, wiretap and eaves dropping investigations. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Candidate must have current Certification from NYS Division of Criminal Justice (DCJS) showing validation of Police Officer Registry status; Candidate must have firearm certification and maintain for duration of employment; Candidate must have valid driver’s license and maintain for duration of employment; Residency requirements will be in compliance with 2005 Local Law #3