Investigative Staff - Special Financial Crimes Investigator in Mineola, New York at Nassau County District Attorney

About the Nassau County District Attorney

Nassau County was named the “Safest Community in America” by U.S. News & World Report for several consecutive years. This distinction is not a coincidence – it is the direct result of the superb work of the talented, well-trained prosecutors at the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office.

With nearly 220 lawyers and a total staff of nearly 450, the Nassau DA’s Office is one of the largest DA’s Offices in the country. Because of our proximity to New York City, we enjoy a unique blend of suburban idyll (miles of oceanfront beaches, hundreds of parks and award-winning schools) and easy access to NYC’s robust cultural, nightlife and restaurant scenes.

Members of our legal staff are provided with training, mentorship and ongoing opportunities for professional development. In our collegial and collaborative environment, new Assistant District Attorneys will cultivate a professional home within the world of criminal justice and enjoy a rewarding and exciting position. Every Fall, we welcome a diverse class of new Assistant District Attorneys, recruited and selected from a competitive pool of applicants nationwide. These new prosecutors all bring with them passion and talent for courtroom advocacy and litigation, a commitment to pursuing justice and the ability to provide support to crime victims in need. Our Assistants choose to work in Nassau County because of its safety and vibrancy, and their own dedication to preserving that environment for all its residents.

Are you ready to join our pursuit of justice and serve our community as an Assistant District Attorney in the Fall 2026?

Qualifications and Requirements

Candidates for the position of Special Financial Investigator I must possess:

• Fluency in speaking and writing English
• a) Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university, OR
• b) Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, AND possess ten (10) years of substantial, documented experience in dealing with financial matters and investigating financial crimes.
• Twelve years' experience in criminal investigation work as a sworn police officer in the State of New York as defined by Section 1.20(34) Criminal Procedure Law.

Required Skills

• Thorough knowledge of applicable NYS statutes, court decisions and administrative rulings.
• Skill in ascertaining facts by personal contact, observation and examination of financial records.
• Ability to testify effectively in court.
• Ability to prepare detailed reports.

Job Benefits

As an ordinance employee, you will receive the following benefits (waiting periods may apply):

• 13 paid holidays each year
• Generous paid vacation, personal and sick days each year
• Contributory medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• New York State Employees Retirement Plan
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
• Flexible benefits plans (pre-tax) for medical and child-care expenses
• Childcare leave
• County Credit Union

Please note this an exempt position. Incumbents serve at the discretion of the District Attorney.