What are the responsibilities and job description for the Detective Investigator position at New York State Office of the Attorney General?
Attorney General of the State of New York
Division of Investigations
EMPLOYMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
DETECTIVE INVESTIGATOR: OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATION (“OSI”) - Binghamton
The Office of the Attorney General is seeking qualified candidates for Detective Investigator positions in the Office of
Special Investigation’s Binghamton location. Candidates should be hard working, motivated, and committed to public
service on behalf of the people of the State of New York.
In June 2020, the New York State Legislature passed legislation codifying and expanding the Governor’s previous
Executive Order granting the OAG the jurisdiction to investigate and potentially prosecute incidents when a police
officer or peace officer causes the death of a person.
OSI Detectives participate in investigations of the circumstances, facts, and conditions connected with incidents
covered by the OSI’s legislative mandate, using the highest level of independent judgment and discretion to ensure
the integrity, thoroughness, and fairness of the investigations.
Detective Investigators work collaboratively in case specific investigative teams with Assistant Attorneys General,
analysts, and crime scene technicians while demonstrating the highest level of professionalism.
Duties performed by Detective Investigators may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Investigate instances that fall within the jurisdictional purview of OSI.
- Assist in the development of investigative plans with the interdisciplinary team, develop leads and informants,
conduct physical and technical surveillance, execute search warrants, effect arrests, serve subpoenas, and
review relevant reports.
- Conduct witness interviews and prepare comprehensive written reports.
- Work closely with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
- Performance of duties may require unscheduled work on evenings and weekends. Selected candidates may
be temporarily reassigned to other areas within the State based on the needs of the Office of the Attorney
General. Scheduled “on call” tours (including weekends) will be mandatory.
Minimum qualifications:
- Must have at least ten (10) years of prior law enforcement investigative experience.
- Have current NYS basic police academy certification approved by DCJS or the ability to successfully
- Must possess a valid NYS Driver’s License with ability to operate a motor vehicle.
- The NYS Public Officer’s Law requires that all police officers be citizens of the United States of America and
- Must possess strong writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Must possess strong interviewing and interrogation skills.
- Experience conducting investigations including, but not limited to, death investigations, officer-involved
- Demonstrated success in the ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary investigative team.
- Proficiency with computers, common word processing applications, use of search engines, investigative
- Having established law enforcement contacts on the local, state, and federal levels.
Attorney General of the State of New York
Division of Investigations
Preferred qualifications and skills:
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience in any of the following areas:
- conducting complex, long-term investigations.
- conducting surveillance operations and in the use of surveillance technologies.
- obtaining and executing arrest and search warrants.
- testifying in grand jury and court proceedings.
- effectively conducting and managing multiple investigations.
- Cultural competence to understand and effectively respond to cultural differences that may impact an
- A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field.
- The ability to read, write, speak and understand a second language in addition to English (e.g., Spanish,
Mandarin, Russian, Korean, etc.) preferred.
Performance of the duties may require frequent, unscheduled work on evenings and weekends and requires 24/7
availability. This position is in the exempt class, and incumbents serve at the pleasure of the Attorney General. The
Hire Rate for this position is $75,348.
How to apply:
Applications are being received online.
Deadline for responses is December 26, 2024. Applicants will be taken to the online application page for this
position. Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application packet consisting of a cover letter
(including the reference no. INV_OSI_BING_9644_122624), resume and list of three (3) professional references.
You may address your cover letter to Investigator Jobs. Please note: Failure to submit a complete application will
delay the consideration of your application.
For questions about an investigative position with the OAG, the application process or assistance with submitting
your application, please email Investigator.jobs@ag.ny.gov or call 518-776-2500.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.
Salary : $75,348
