Detective Investigator Trainee

Buffalo, NY
New York State Office of the Attorney General

Salary: $63,435

Closing Date: May 17, 2025.

Essential Functions:

  • 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 will 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.

Requirements:

  • The ability to recognize the need for a unique and special mindset to be a part of OSI, which includes the ability to be independent, objective, and free from outside influences, where specific outcomes may be sought for any given OSI case(s).
  • Cultural competence to understand and effectively respond to cultural differences that may impact an investigation.
  • The ability to successfully complete all requirements to obtain NYS basic police academy certification or have current NYS basic police academy certification approved by DCJS. Before entry into the police academy, candidates will need to pass a physical fitness exam based on the Cooper Standard.
  • 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 reside within the State of New York at the time of appointment.
  • Must possess strong writing, analytical and organizational skills.
  • Willingness to participate in complex criminal investigations by combining traditional investigative skills with strong interpersonal skills and 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
    databases, and internet research.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Conducting internal affairs investigations
  • Conducting complex, long-term investigations.
  • Conducting surveillance operations including 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.
  • The ability to read, write, speak and understand a second language in addition to English (e.g., Spanish, Mandarin, Russian, Korean, etc.)