Job Opportunities

PURSUANT TO SECTION 211 of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law, The Rockland County Office of the Public Defender is conducting a recruitment effort for the position of Senior Confidential Investigator (ADP) (Spanish-Speaking). We are canvassing to see if there are any interested non-retirees who would meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job description.

Rockland County Office of the Public Defender is seeking a qualified candidate with experience in specialized criminal investigative work of a complex and confidential nature which involves the responsibility for investigating and leading the investigation of crimes and for reducing the incidence and duration of pretrial, trial and sentencing delays in accordance with the goals and objectives of the New York State’s Aid to Defense Program (ADP). This position has an increased level of responsibility which includes supervision of others, investigation of more complex and sensitive crimes and the independence involved in the use of technical skills to conduct field investigations. An incumbent in this position must be on call on 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Thorough knowledge of criminal investigative techniques and proceedings; thorough knowledge of New York State criminal laws and rules; thorough knowledge of investigative interviewing techniques; good knowledge of the laws of arrest; good knowledge of the rules of evidence and court proceedings; ability to organize and conduct criminal investigations, especially as they pertain to the New York State Aid to Defense Program; ability to supervise the work of others including those involved in field investigations; ability to conduct interviews, especially in the context of criminal investigations; ability to prepare and present accurate written and verbal reports; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relations with others.

The work is performed under the general supervision of the Public Defender or Deputy and supervision is provided to others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Criminal Law, Criminology, Forensic Science, Police Science, or comparable curriculum
• Four (4) years of law enforcement experience in a police department or agency (e.g. Police, DEA, FBI), two (2) years of which must have involved investigations

Notes: 

• Additional years of the law enforcement experience may be substituted for college on a year-for-year basis up to four (4) years
• Incumbents are expected to possess a Level III proficiency in Spanish (as defined by the Local Examinations Division of the State of New York Department of Civil Service) which requires that the incumbent: be able to use the language fluently and accurately on all levels normally pertinent to professional needs; can understand and participate in any conversation within the range of their own personal and professional experience with a high degree of fluency and precision of vocabulary; can respond appropriately even in unfamiliar situations; can handle informal translation from and into the language with occasional use of a dictionary and/or grammar book; can readily read difficult prose intended for the general reader, and specialized materials in their own area of expertise

Other Requirements and Information:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license or accessibility to transportation to meet field work requirements in a timely and efficient manner
• Incumbents must possess or acquire a notary license within six (6) months from the date of hire or by the time of permanent appointment, whichever comes first
• Incumbents must possess a valid pistol permit issued by the County of Rockland within six (6) months from the date of hire or by the time of permanent appointment, whichever comes first. The appointing authority shall have the responsibility for the verification of the valid pistol permit which may be checked and maintained throughout the course of employment in this title
• Incumbents must have completed an approved municipal police basic training program pursuant to section 209-g of the General Municipal Law within six (6) months from the date of hire or by the time of permanent appointment, whichever comes first

Salary and Benefits:

• Starting salary is $48.08/hr
• 35 Hour work week
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Time off including vacation, personal and holiday time
• New York State Pension eligibility
• Other benefits, including, but not limited to deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, leadership and other professional development training

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should email a completed Rockland County application together with your resume and cover letter to Annemarie Henriquez: madara@co.rockland.ny.us

Click here to access the online application.

Position open until filled.