ASSISTANT TO DISTRICT ATTORNEY                                                                                6167

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for representing the D.A. at meetings of civic groups and governmental authorities concerned with law en­forcement problems, and participating in the design and planning of special departmental programs, grants, and media initiatives.  The incumbent is expected to exercise a consid­erable degree of independent judgment and initiative in the execution of as­signed duties and has authority to cut across normal departmental lines in carrying out work assignments.  A major emphasis of the position is on the confidential nature of the work involved.  Work is reviewed by the District Attorney through periodic conferences and written reports.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Attends meetings conducted by civic groups and governmental authorities concerned with law enforcement problems and informs the District Attorney of the results of these meetings;

            Advises the District Attorney on developing policies to meet community needs;

            Participates in the design and planning of special departmental programs and grants with particular reference to the relationship of projects to the overall planning and service to the communities affected by the project or grant;

            Serves as the District Attorney’s liaison to civic groups, governmental agencies and media.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Some knowledge of the applicable rules and regulations of law enforcement governing the Office of the District Attorney; ability to perform highly confi­dential duties involving the Prosecutor's Office, Grand Jury procedures and sealed indictments; ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions; ability to participate in the design and planning of special departmental programs and grants; ability to prepare clear, accurate and comprehensive reports and media releases; ability to establish and maintain good public relations and effective lines of communication with the community, representatives of community organizations, and the news media; verbal facility to communicate clearly and effectively; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            Either:

            (a) Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree and three (3) years of experience as a sworn Police Officer in a law enforcement agency or in the public relations unit of a governmental agency; or,

            (b) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and seven (7) years of experience as a sworn Police Officer in a law enforcement agency or in the public relations unit of a governmental agency; or,

            (c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).

 

 

 

R03/24/03

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-Competitive