ASSISTANT SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR 5740
DISTINGUISHING
FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Under the
supervision of a Special Investigator, an employee in this class assists in conducting investigations on cases being prepared by the
District Attorney's Office on those matters that require a specialized
technical or occupational skill.
Responsibility is included for working on highly sensitive matters. Work is reviewed by an administrative
supervisor in the Investigations division.
Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK
ACTIVITIES
Assists in conducting investigations of criminal matters that are of
a sensitive nature;
Interviews complainants and
witnesses and prepares cases for presentation to a grand jury;
Collects, evaluates, and develops
evidence;
Assists in maintaining equipment,
records, ledgers, etc. necessary for specialized investigations;
May use sophisticated electronic
devices to gather evidence in the preparation of cases;
May testify in court in regard to
cases.
FULL PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Good knowledge of investigative principles, practices, and methods; good knowledge of the penal law and rules of evidence and investigative practices and techniques; good knowledge and understanding of various criminal activities; good knowledge of court procedures and criminal trials; ability to assist in undercover investigations without destroying confidentiality; ability to conduct a sensitive investigation discreetly and professionally; ability to testify effectively in court; ability to use technical investigative equipment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
This position is in the exempt class;
therefore, there are no minimum qualifications.
a) At the time of appointment and during employment in
this title, employees must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle
in New York State.
b) There will be qualifying medical and
psychological evaluations.
R10/22/18
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Exempt