CHIEF DETECTIVE INVESTIGATOR 5734

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for directing and coordinating the activities of the investigative staff for the District Attorney's Office. The duties involve developing operating procedures for investigative methods and supervising the activities of investigators engaged in investigations. The incumbent directs the training of investigative personnel. Supervision is received from the District Attorney or the Chief Assistant District Attorney through conferences. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Directs and coordinates the work of the District Attorney's investigative staff;

Directs training for investigative personnel;

Develops operating procedures for interviewing witnesses, obtaining statements and preparing cases for hearing or trial;

Reviews reports and recommendations submitted for administrative action;

Delegates assignments to professional investigators;

Supervises the activities of investigators engaged in investigations;

Serves as liaison between the District Attorney's Office and other law enforcement agencies.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices and methods employed in investigative work; comprehensive knowledge of court procedures and criminal procedures; thorough knowledge of laws, ordinances, rules and regulations effective in the county, especially those related to criminal investigation; ability to supervise the work of a staff or professional investigators; ability to direct the activities of an investigative staff; ability to develop operating procedures for investigations; ability to direct training for investigative personnel; ability to maintain effective relationships with department heads and professionals in the legal field and law enforcement field; ability to express oneself clearly, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position is in the exempt jurisdictional classification, therefore, there are no minimum qualifications.

R09/24/90

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Exempt