Duties Description Under the direction of the Chief of Investigations, the Deputy Chief of Investigations duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
•Provide daily leadership, coordination and evaluation of all units in the Office of Investigations.
•In the absence of the Chief, assume such duties.
•Serve as liaison with federal, state, and local law enforcement, and agencies and programs under Justice Center jurisdiction.
•Compile data and statistics, and report to the Chief of Investigations as to the effectiveness and efficiency of the office.
•Assist the Chief with all aspects of office operation, including but not limited to: employment, hiring, promotion, policy development, counseling and discipline, training and daily operations.
•Ensure the proper serviceability, proper, care, use and replacement of agency equipment and periodically inspection same.
•Ensure the proper care, use and condition of agency facilities and periodically inspects the same.
•Provide leadership to and supervision of Assistant Chiefs of Investigations and assist with more difficult, sensitive and complex cases.
•Provide direction to staff on policies, procedures and investigative strategies.
•Ensure confidentiality of information gathered during the investigative process is maintained.
•Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and investigative strategies.
•Confer with managers from other State Agencies and Police Departments regarding mutual problems of jurisdiction and procedure.
•Review and approve the more complex investigative reports.
•Plan and direct training of personnel.
•Serve as a liaison with provider agencies and state and federal oversight authorities.
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Minimum Qualifications 15 years of law enforcement/investigative field experience in a major metropolitan police department or law enforcement agency, of which at least five years must have been in a supervisory capacity with extensive police supervision and administrative (policy-making) experience. In addition, candidates must have served as a supervisor in an investigative unit and demonstrated the ability to effectively supervise multiple investigations in a variety of disciplines; write and review case reports; supervise field operations such as search warrants and arrests; manage criminal and internal investigations; and coordinate with other law enforcement agencies. Experience required in the use of statistical analysis and mapping to determine crime trends, patterns and series, and the development of action plans designed to reduce and/or prevent crimes. Experienced in the implementation and management of training and professional development activities.
NOTE: All candidates must reside in New York State at the time of appointment and must have current NYS basic course for police officer certification.