***THESE ARE CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS AND "PROVISIONAL" APPOINTMENTS.  ALL APPOINTEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO TAKE AND PASS AN EXAMINATION AND BE REACHABLE BEFORE ATTAINING PERMANENT STATUS.***
APPLICANTS MUST BE A NASSAU COUNTY RESIDENT FOR AT LEAST 12 MONTHS TO BE ELIGIBLE.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES 
Takes necessary action to ensure all discovery materials in criminal cases are obtained and provided to defendants within the accelerated time period specified in New York State Criminal Procedure Law Article 245.

COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES 
Under general supervision, the duties require the exercise of judgment in utilizing an array of law enforcement networks and databases to expeditiously gather and continuously maintain evidentiary materials in criminal cases as well as to prepare materials for dissemination to defense attorneys through the discovery process.

TYPICAL DUTIES
1. Utilizes an array of law enforcement networks and databases to expeditiously gather and continuously maintain evidentiary materials in criminal cases as well as to prepare materials for dissemination to defense attorneys through the discovery process.
2. Conducts evidence and document collection on individual cases based upon set priority deadlines.
3. Acts as primary contact for identifying, gathering and collecting information for the Office of the District Attorney and acts as liaison to police departments, crime labs, and related law enforcement entities which may have relevant information for criminal cases.
4. Ascertains the existence of potential discovery materials not within the prosecution's possession, custody or control.
5. Reviews progress and takes appropriate actions through telephone calls, emails, and the use of messengers to ensure prompt response and receipt of requested materials.
6. Brings to the attention of Assistant District Attorneys matters of noncompliance requiring the possible issuance of subpoenas and matters of importance such as the existence of materials which may be exculpatory or impugn the credibility of witnesses.
7. Converts physical documents to digital where applicable, imports to and exports from internal databases, maintains and organizes the material, changes file types, and subdivides large documents into smaller, more manageable ones.
8. Under direct supervision, redacts private or personal information from discovery materials.
9. Follows established checklists and prepares automatic discovery forms for completion by Assistant District Attorney.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1. Knowledge of legal terminology, documents and forms.
2. Knowledge of departmental databases.
3. Knowledge of processes to expedite and ensure accuracy in the collection and distribution of evidentiary materials.
4. Ability to evaluate and draw conclusions from information and evidence.
5. Ability to work effectively under severe time constraints.
6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, departmental administrators, law enforcement agencies and the public.
7. Ability to operate computerized evidence management systems.
8. Ability to read, analyze and interpret written material.
9. Ability to express oneself effectively, both orally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Training and Experience; 
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university.

SALARY

Starting Annual Salary: $41,117 
Annual Salary after six (6) months of service: $46,727
Annual Salary after one (1) year of service: $58,908