Legal Investigator (Provisional)

RESIDENCE: Residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the City of Buffalo prior to filing application. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO ANYONE APPLYING FOR THE BUFFALO POLICE ENTRY LEVEL EXAMINATION. NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT-SUMMER LIFEGUARDS: Due to the nationwide lifeguard shortage, residency is NOT a requirement for the seasonal lifeguard position in the City of Buffalo. Applicants from any nearby municipality are encouraged to apply.  

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW. 

FEE: WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER   (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.) 

Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info.

An incumbent of a position in this class performs factual investigations in connection with the work of a city department or agency. This is routine investigatory work involving the obtaining of evidence and the ascertainment of facts. This work is performed under the supervision of a higher-ranking administrative employee and calls for the exercise of independent judgment based on the circumstances of the situation involved. No supervisory duties are performed.

Examines accident reports and investigates accident claims;
Interviews witnesses, arranges for photographs, measurements, physical examinations and other technical data;
Plans and assists in investigations by gathering, assembling, preserving and reporting facts and evidence;
Prepares affidavits, serves papers and assists in the preparation of cases to be tried;
Examines property for tenancy, location of heirs and other interested parties;
Attends hearings and prepares reports on work done;
Assists in court cases by testifying and presenting evidence;
Checks public records to complete investigations of assigned duties;
Performs related duties as required.

A. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and one year of full-time investigatory work;
OR,
B. Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university and three years of full-time investigatory work;
OR,
C. Graduation from High School, GED or Equivalency Diploma and five years of full-time investigatory work;
OR,
D. An equivalent combination as defined within the limits of A, B and C.
Note: Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience requirements. Proof of education must be presented at time of appointment.

THE CITY OF BUFFALO IS AN EQUAL OPPORUNITY EMPLOYER

Good knowledge of investigatory techniques and procedures; ability to gather, analyze and evaluate facts and evidence, to draw logical conclusions and make proper recommendations;
Ability to recognize and preserve evidence and to present such evidence in physical, oral or written form;
Ability to conduct interviews and obtain complete, pertinent information;
Ability to get along well with others;
Physical condition, commensurate with the demands of the position.