Analyst - Lincoln, United States - City of New York

Description

The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an opening for an Investigative Analyst in its Violent Criminal Enterprises Unit (VCEU).

VCEU is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of violent organized crime in Manhattan and beyond, including drug-related homicides, armed street gangs, interstate gun runners, and narcotics dealers.

The Unit works with the elite units of the NYPD, as well as with federal agents from Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and New York City's joint firearms and narcotics task forces to reduce violent street crime by disarming violent offenders.

In this position, Analysts are responsible for providing highly skilled analytical support to the unit's Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) and office.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Within team concept, work closely with ADAs, local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in longterm investigations and prosecutions of violent organized crime, including street

gangs, major narcotics dealers, interstate gun traffickers, and gang-related homicides.

• Perform indepth open source searches of investigative targets and create profiles based on results.
• Mine social media and search warrant returns for corroborating evidence.
• Analyze documentary evidence, including cellsite, call detail, financial, and social media records, to develop coherent understanding of the details of the case.
• Collect and analyze data relevant to specific unit investigations and cases.
• Work directly and independently with police detectives and federal agents.
• Analyze evidence from multiple sources and connect how the items of evidence are related and interact with one another.
• Review and transcribe Department of Corrections phone calls and wiretap phone calls and prepare integrated trial exhibits presenting the recordings and the investigation's findings.
• Generate trial and Grand Jury exhibits that effectively present the items of evidence and conclusions that can be drawn from them.
• Translate field intelligence and evidence into a clear, coherent, and persuasive narrative to be presented in the courtroom.
• Collaborate with other units within DANY to export the work practices and techniques developed in VCEU to multidefendant investigations and cases throughout the Trial Division.
• Perform other administrative and paralegal duties as assigned.

In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, candidates must possess the following:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college required or expected by candidate's start date.

Preferred Requirements/Skills:

• Two years of experience either as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent.
• Proficiency in the use of Excel to manage large amounts of data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and/or Clear required.
• Proficiency in Internet search strategies and techniques.
• Exceptional organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple assignments required.
• Ability to think and perform in a highly stressful and fast paced environment required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with financial institutions, regulators, and law enforcement agencies to build institutional relationships a must.
• Ability to communicate investigative results to other team members and to testify in court regarding investigative results is also required.
• Superior organizational, time management, writing and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to retain on the job training for majority of responsibilities and tasks.
• Ability to be proactive and take initiative.

Commitment:

• A one (1) year commitment to the hiring unit.

How To Apply:

• Apply with a Cover Letter & Resume.

Hours/Shift:

• Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Additional Information:

• 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 one (1) year to the hiring unit.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

The New York County District Attorney's Office is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Minimum Qualifications
Qualification Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an opening for an Investigative Analyst in its Violent Criminal Enterprises Unit (VCEU).

VCEU is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of violent organized crime in Manhattan and beyond, including drug-related homicides, armed street gangs, interstate gun runners, and narcotics dealers.

The Unit works with the elite units of the NYPD, as well as with federal agents from Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and New York City's joint firearms and narcotics task forces to reduce violent street crime by disarming violent offenders.

In this position, Analysts are responsible for providing highly skilled analytical support to the unit's Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) and office.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Within team concept, work closely with ADAs, local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in longterm investigations and prosecutions of violent organized crime, including street

gangs, major narcotics dealers, interstate gun traffickers, and gang-related homicides.

• Perform indepth open source searches of investigative targets and create profiles based on results.
• Mine social media and search warrant returns for corroborating evidence.
• Analyze documentary evidence, including cellsite, call detail, financial, and social media records, to develop coherent understanding of the details of the case.
• Collect and analyze data relevant to specific unit investigations and cases.
• Work directly and independently with police detectives and federal agents.
• Analyze evidence from multiple sources and connect how the items of evidence are related and interact with one another.
• Review and transcribe Department of Corrections phone calls and wiretap phone calls and prepare integrated trial exhibits presenting the recordings and the investigation's findings.
• Generate trial and Grand Jury exhibits that effectively present the items of evidence and conclusions that can be drawn from them.
• Translate field intelligence and evidence into a clear, coherent, and persuasive narrative to be presented in the courtroom.
• Collaborate with other units within DANY to export the work practices and techniques developed in VCEU to multidefendant investigations and cases throughout the Trial Division.
• Perform other administrative and paralegal duties as assigned.

In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, candidates must possess the following:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college required or expected by candidate's start date.

Preferred Requirements/Skills:

• Two years of experience either as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent.
• Proficiency in the use of Excel to manage large amounts of data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and/or Clear required.
• Proficiency in Internet search strategies and techniques.
• Exceptional organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple assignments required.
• Ability to think and perform in a highly stressful and fast paced environment required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with financial institutions, regulators, and law enforcement agencies to build institutional relationships a must.
• Ability to communicate investigative results to other team members and to testify in court regarding investigative results is also required.
• Superior organizational, time management, writing and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to retain on the job training for majority of responsibilities and tasks.
• Ability to be proactive and take initiative.

Commitment:

• A one (1) year commitment to the hiring unit.

How To Apply:

• Apply with a Cover Letter & Resume.

Hours/Shift:

• Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Additional Information:

• 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 one (1) year to the hiring unit.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

The New York County District Attorney's Office is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Minimum Qualifications
Qualification Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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
Residency Requirement
City Residency is not required for this position
Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement

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