*APPLICANTS MUST BE LEGAL RESIDENTS OF PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, ORANGE, ROCKLAND, OR WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK.*

DATE POSTED: December 30, 2025

TITLE: Criminal Investigations Captain

SALARY: $139,000 - $159,000

LOCATION: Putnam County Sheriff's Department

DESCRIPTION: The Putnam County Sheriff's Department is seeking qualified applicants for the Non-Competitive Jurisdictional Class position of Criminal Investigations Captain. This work involves direct responsibility for all criminal investigations in the Sheriff's Department. This position is at the second level of authority in the Sheriff’s Department. The incumbent has direct responsibility for operations of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Narcotics Task Force, Identification and Forensics Bureau and related units. Responsibilities include managing work assignments, research and development on programs involving criminal law enforcement, conducting administrative inquiries and direction/administration of planning and research. Work is performed under direction of and assignment by the Sheriff and Undersheriff with extensive leeway for use of independent judgment. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Provides direct supervision over all personnel assigned to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Identification and Forensics Bureau, Voice Stress Unit, Records Room, Arson and Pistol Permits Units;
• Directs all major crime investigations, including coordination with outside agencies, and reviews all investigation reports for the division;
• Approves and supervises the use of all electronic and technical surveillance equipment in criminal investigations;
• Provides oversight and supervises all background investigations;
• Directs internal affairs investigations of department personnel;
• Prepares budget for the Bureau of Criminal Investigations;
• Establishes the yearly vacation schedule for the department and approves/disapproves all changes;
• Reviews and monitors all departmental expenditures including training and overtime costs;
• Performs and variety of related activities as required.

SUGGESTED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ten (10) years of law enforcement experience, including five (5) years’ experience as Detective/Investigator, at least two (2) years of which must have included planning, organizing, and supervising other Detective/Investigators in a detective unit at a level of sergeant or above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: 

• Applicants must be legal residents of Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, Rockland, or Westchester County, New York.

• Qualifying experience as a Detective/Investigator (or Senior/Sergeant Detective/Investigator) must include:

  a.  Hands-on experience in investigating narcotics and gambling activities, and in the use of voice stress equipment;

  b.     Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in personnel matters including hiring, discipline, pre-employment interviews, background investigations and internal affairs investigations.

• Possession of a valid, unrestricted, appropriate level driver’s license, and acceptable driving record are required at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Access to transportation.

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents (school transcripts, writing sample, etc.)

APPLICATION: www.putnamcountyny.com/personnel

Applications and resumes may be submitted to the Putnam County Personnel Department by mail or email:

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Putnam County Personnel Department

110 Old Route 6, Bldg 3

Carmel NY, 10512