Senior Rackets Investigator

Division/Unit: Investigation Bureau

Position Title: Senior Rackets Investigator

Civil Service Title: Senior Rackets Investigator

Salary Range: $81,905 - $81,905    

• →Conducting, managing, and updating ongoing criminal investigative caseloads with a focus on, but not limited to, Counterterrorism Debriefing and Intervention Team.
• →Conducting investigations into cyber-crime and terrorism-related activities.
• →Conducting and managing fieldwork, consisting of surveillance, quality assurance checks, and various undercover operations.
• →Reviewing voluminous and complicated facts to ascertain their validity.
• →Preparing extensive and comprehensive narrative reports.
• →Executing search warrants often leads to arrests.
• →Work in an undercover capacity.
• →Collaborate with various law enforcement agencies and outside organizations.
• →Conduct surveillance to obtain and compile intelligence.
• →Manage and monitor, at times, complex and lengthy investigations.
• →Work with and oversee junior investigators when appropriate.
• →Contact and interview witnesses and subjects.
• →Testifying at grand jury, criminal trials, and all other court proceedings.
• →Perform field visits to businesses, communities, and other contacts.
• →Gather information through collateral contacts, financial institutions, and other law enforcement agencies. Use various City databases to perform background and information searches, such as: eJustice, IIS, IFCOM, Webcrims, Google, and various watchdog registries.
• →Working on special projects and tasks as assigned by the Chief Investigator.
• →Must be willing to work flexible hours.

• Firearms qualification required.
• Must possess a valid certificate of completion from a New York State Basic Course for Police Officers academy or must be eligible to attend and successfully complete a Police Officer Refresher course.
• Must have a valid NYS driver’s license.
• Must pass a medical exam, drug test, psychological screening, and an intensive background check.
• As per NY Public Officers Law 2, §3-B, U.S. citizenship required.

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Prior law enforcement or criminal justice experience.
• Relevant experience in the investigation of domestic and international terrorism activities preferred. Experience liaising and collaborating with various state, federal and international law enforcement organizations preferred.
• Experience in working with victims and witnesses of domestic violence, hate crimes and special victims’ cases.
• Ability to conduct confidential and sensitive investigations.
• Experience as an investigator evaluating credit worthiness.
• Performing investigations involving the research, compilation, and/or location of evidence or information to build a case or uncover activities of a criminal, corrupt, unlawful, or unethical nature.
• Proficiency in the use of wiretap equipment, GPS tracking devices, video and audio surveillance transmitting, and recording devices preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workflow.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple short-term projects.
• Ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures, and guidelines. 
• Strong attention to detail and high concern for data accuracy. 
• Dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively with staff in a team-oriented environment.
• Must be able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to multitask.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff and other law enforcement agencies.
• Detective Squad or O.C.I.D. or Task Force Officer, with a minimum of 10- 15 years experience in that special investigative assignment.
• Flexibility for domestic or overseas travel. 
• Have and maintain a U.S. Passport.

• Apply with a Cover Letter and Resume. 

• Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

• Current office employees: To be eligible for a transfer or promotion, staff must have already served at least 1 year in their current position and be in good standing. In addition, must meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
• Looking for candidates that could commit to three (3) years to the hiring Unit.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

1. Graduation from high school or its equivalent and three years of full-time, paid experience in police enforcement or investigative work, one year of which must have been in rackets or police investigative work.
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1". However, all candidates are required to have one year of full-time, paid experience in rackets or police investigative work.

• As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. 

• City Residency is not required for this position.