Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER: A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or Police Science or a closely related field; OR, (B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associates degree in Criminal Justice, Police Science, or from a paralegal institute; plus two (2) years paid full time or its part time equivalent experience as a social services examiner or legal assistant, OR in conducting investigations; OR, (C) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree plus three (3) years of experience as defined in (B) above; OR, (D) Four (4) years paid full time or its part time equivalent experience as a social services examiner or legal assistant, OR in conducting investigations; OR, (E) Any equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above. Investigations may include establishing paternity, locating absent parents, or investigating alleged or suspected violations of government assistance programs by providers and/or beneficiaries.