DAT Assistant

RICHMOND COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY
The men and women of the Richmond County District Attorney’s office work each day in partnership with Law Enforcement and the people of Staten Island to pursue justice for victims of crime, to prevent crime in all its forms, and to promote the safety and well-being of all citizens of our Borough.

THE ROLE
Under the direct supervision of the DAT Supervisor, the candidate will serve as a Desk Appearance Ticket (DAT) Assistant. Schedule hiring for various schedules: Tuesday-Saturday/Sunday-Thursday. Duties will include, but not limited to the following

- Review incoming DATs to ensure the paperwork is complete and ready for write up.
- Prepare and review legal documents for write up DAT (Desk Appearance Tickets)
- Communicate and gather case related paperwork from officers on the DATs.
- Drawing up DAT arrests and live arrests when needed.
- Manage sign-in board for LIVE and DAT arrests.
- Prepare Order of Protections (OOPs) ensuring all information is correct.
- Prepares supporting depositions and communicates with victims.
- Create folders for cases drawn up at night duty.
- Obtains DMVs when needed for a case.
- Order drug labs for DAT cases and following up on the results.
- Forwards duplicate of a Felony cases to appropriate unit/bureau
- Brings files to the clerk that need to be docketed.
- Answer telephones
- File and locate cases whenever necessary.
- Close out cases in database
- Other general clerical duties as assigned.

PREFERRED SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Prior criminal justice experience or coursework preferred.
- Excellent verbal, written and professional interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
- Fluency in foreign languages, particularly Spanish

CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Community Associate
SALARY RANGE: $55,000, Commensurate with experience; full NYC benefits package
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled

TO APPLY: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE NYC JOBS WEBSITE
City Employees – Click here and log in to ESS.
Non-City Employees – Go to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/
- Search for job ID number: 729308
- Click on the job business title: DAT Assistant
- Click on “Apply Now” at the bottom of the posting

Please be advised that we are not accepting phone calls, emails, or mailed correspondence related to resumes or job applications. Candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview.

The candidate selected for this position must be a resident of the City of New York or become a resident within 90 days of appointment.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

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.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.