The Kings County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA) is one of the largest prosecutors’ offices in the country and is committed to developing and implementing innovative prosecutorial strategies that will fulfill our vision of keeping Brooklyn safe while at the same time ensuring fairness and justice for all. KCDA has an exciting opportunity to work as an Intelligence Analyst to work in Digital Evidence Lab.
Under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment and decision the prospective candidate will perform the following duties:
- Review and analyze digital evidence relevant to investigations and cases, including but not limited to video surveillance, cell phone records, extraction reports for digital devices, and open-source intelligence from various social media platforms
- Create video compilations, PowerPoint presentations, geolocation maps, and other visual aids for investigations and to be presented in grand jury and trial proceedings.-
- Testify before the grand jury or at trial regarding analyses and analyst work products involving video surveillance, cell phone records, and any other analyzed data.
- Provide daily reports of criminal activity across Brooklyn to Executives, Bureau Chiefs, and Assistant District Attorneys within the Kings County District Attorney’s Office.
- Assist in the training of Assistant District Attorneys and analysts in the protocols and use of intelligence gathering techniques and digital evidence.
- Assist Assistant District Attorneys in short and long-term complex investigations.
- Attend various trainings required for court testimony and professional development as an analyst.
- Perform related intelligence gathering functions as needed.
Preferred Skills
- Candidates must be adaptable and comfortable working with large amounts of data.
- Experience working in law enforcement.
- Previous working experience and knowledge of the following applications will be considered a plus: LexisNexis Accurint, i2 Analyst's Notebook, Google Earth and Cellebrite programs.
- Applicants must possess excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; strong attention to detail is essential.
- Ability to communicate clearly and to explain analytical processes to laypersons through testimony as a witness before the court.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Organizational, time-management and multi-tasking skills, including the ability to take initiative, prioritize duties, and work both independently and within a team environment.
Additional Information
-A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
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Qualification Requirements
1. 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
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.
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