Investigator

Duties Description

The Investigator will conduct confidential and sensitive investigations regarding allegations of prosecutorial misconduct in New York State. The role involves:

• Working collaboratively with teams of Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct (CPC) attorneys and administrative assistants to plan and execute investigations.
• Analyzing confidential materials, including criminal case files and a wide range of forensic evidence-digital, biological, etc.
• Interviewing witnesses.
• Preparing written reports documenting investigative activities and findings.
• Collaborating with CPC attorneys, including the Executive Director and Deputy Director of Investigations, to investigate complaints.
• Drafting reports summarizing findings of investigations and providing recommendations to the commissioners on whether to authorize formal complaints.
• Assisting the Executive Director and Deputy Director of Investigations in preparing for hearings.
• Handling other special projects as needed to enable the CPC to carry out its statutory mandate.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree and two years of specialized experience are required. The ideal candidate will have:

• Investigative experience.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage complex and highly confidential information.
• Excellent judgment navigating questions about ethics.

Substitutions: Four years of specialized experience or an Associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience; a Master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; a Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a criminal defense attorney or prosecutor.
• Understanding of the role of prosecutors and their ethical responsibilities.
• Experience with complex investigations.
• Excellent judgment in navigating questions of ethics and legal practice.

Additional Comments

The Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct is an independent State agency dedicated to investigating prosecutorial conduct in New York State, serving to strengthen oversight of New York’s prosecutors and holding them to high ethical standards. The Commission has the authority to review and investigate misconduct, conduct hearings, subpoena witnesses, and make findings public.

This position may start temporarily but will likely become permanent following a review. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable accommodations are provided to applicants with disabilities. Some positions may require a background check.