SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR 5741
DISTINGUISHING
FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Conducts investigations on cases being prepared by the
District Attorney's Office on those matters that require a specialized
technical or occupational skill. The
work differs from that of the Detective Investigator class in that the
incumbent works directly for the District Attorney on highly sensitive
assignments. Possession of specific job
skills is more important in this class than a general investigative
background. Work is assigned and
reviewed by the District Attorney through written reports and conferences. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK
ACTIVITIES
Conducts investigations of criminal matters that are of a
sensitive nature.
Utilizes specialized talents and job
skills to do under-cover investigations.
Maintains special contacts to assist
in the gathering of information.
Uses sophisticated electronic
devices to gather evidence in the preparation of cases.
Maintains equipment, records,
ledgers, etc. necessary for specialized investigations.
May testify in court.
FULL PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of the business, occupation, or
particular type of criminal activity that is under investigation; some
knowledge of the procedures and techniques of criminal investigation; ability
to assume an identity in order to complete an assigned task without destroying
the confidential nature of the investigation; ability to utilize prior
associations to develop new channels for gathering information; ability to
prepare information for use in Grand Jury proceedings; 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