City Of New York

Chief of Detectives

City Of New York$120K — $150K *
Bronx, NY 10451In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Certification in the NYS DCJS Police registry required
  • 5-7 years of professional law enforcement experience preferred
  • Proven track record of successful criminal case resolutions
  • Experience in supervisory and leadership roles
  • Commitment to ethical standards and ongoing professional development
  • Familiarity with law enforcement databases and strong technical computer skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide executive leadership and supervise all investigative activities
  • Lead specialized units, enhancing collaboration and resource allocation
  • Oversee threat assessment and coordinate with law enforcement on credible threats
  • Manage intelligence collection and dissemination for proactive threat responses
  • Recruit, train, and develop investigative personnel while fostering accountability
  • Serve as decision-maker for complex undercover operations
  • Evaluate complex investigations to meet office priorities
  • Lead special projects aligned with executive leadership's strategic vision
  • Maintain flexible availability to meet operational demands

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and shape a high-impact investigative unit
  • Engagement in high-profile and sensitive criminal cases
  • Collaboration with diverse law enforcement agencies
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Work within a mission-driven environment promoting justice and accountability
  • Challenging role requiring advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills
Full Job Description
The Bronx County District Attorney's Office is seeking a Chief of its Detective Investigators Unit. This is a sworn police officer position requiring certification in the NYS DCJS Police registry. In this position, Chief of Detective Investigators is charged with leading all investigative personnel and units, oversees security protocols, and ensures investigative operations support the District Attorney's prosecutorial mission. The Chief advises executive leadership on law enforcement strategy, resource deployment, and interagency coordination while upholding professionalism, integrity, and accountability. This role also leads threat assessment and mitigation, ensuring credible threats are investigated and addressed with coordinated protective and intelligence strategies., as well as overseeing internal security, at the direction of the Bronx District Attorney and her Chief Assistant District Attorney. Candidates for this esteemed position are expected to possess significant professional experience, a proven track record of successful case resolutions, and a commitment to ethical standards and continuous professional development. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: - Provide executive leadership and oversee all investigative activities, including authorizing search warrants, supervising surveillance, managing evidence, interviewing witnesses, executing arrests, and ensuring compliance with legal standards and prosecutorial goals. - Lead and coordinate specialized investigative units, including counterterrorism and cybercrime units, driving innovation, resource allocation, and interdepartmental collaboration to enhance investigative effectiveness and case outcomes. - Oversee threat assessment, ensuring all credible threats to executives, prosecutors, and witnesses are promptly identified, investigated, and mitigated in coordination with law enforcement agencies. - Manage the collection, analysis, and dissemination of protective intelligence from open-source and law enforcement channels to support proactive threat mitigation. Ensure preparedness for rapid deployment in response to active threats or critical incidents. - Manage unit's personnel, including recruitment, training, evaluating performance, and overseeing professional development. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. - Serve as the main decision-maker for complex undercover operations. Provide strategic advice and direction to support the safety and success of these operations. - Direct, monitor, and evaluate complex investigations to ensure they meet office priorities and investigative standards. - Lead special projects and strategic initiatives as directed by executive leadership, contributing to BXDA's long-term operational planning and policy development. - Maintain flexibility to manage operational demands beyond standard hours, ensuring continuous unit readiness and responsiveness. - Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills required. - Familiarity with law enforcement databases and strong technical computer skills. *** Note: Due to the necessary service needs of this position, the incumbent will be required to work and/or remain available on nights, holidays, and weekends. CHIEF RACKETS INVESTIGATOR - 30836 Qualifications 1. High school graduation or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; or 2. Four years of full-time paid experience in the performance of criminal investigations, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or 3. A satisfactory equivalent. Additional Information

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