Job Description

Posting number: 2600542

Department: District Attorney

Job classification: DISTRICT ATTORNEY INVESTIGATOR I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Legal, Investigative

Summary

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $37.61 - $42.71 per hour.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plans, directs and performs criminal, family support, and child abduction investigative work.
• Interviews complainants, suspects and witnesses; Prepares reports and presents all significant data.
• Prepares and executes warrants for search or arrest and related affidavits and returns.
• Uses and maintains surveillance devices, photographic and recording equipment.
• Assists other law enforcement agencies, including Federal, State and local on a request-to-assist basis.
• Assists trial attorneys in evidence review and evaluation as well as preparation of cases for trial.
• Develops the necessary information required by the exigent of disclosure of information.
• Conducts investigations into white collar crime, consumer fraud, official misconduct, insurance sales, corporate securities, stock and bond transactions, and false and misleading promotions.
• Assists in Grand Jury investigations and presentations.
• Searches for hidden assets and physical control of suspect business enterprises.
• Investigates alleged violations of Revenue and Taxation, Election Laws and in other specified areas as directed.

Examples of duties

Experience:

Level I

One (1) year of experience performing criminal or civil investigations.

Level II

Two (2) years of experience performing criminal or civil investigations.

Both Levels require:

Education:

Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university with a degree in criminology, social work, law enforcement or a closely related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.)

Licenses:

Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.

Certificate:

Possession of a valid Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate.

Qualifications

• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
• Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions.
• Meet deadlines under stressful conditions and resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.
• Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines.
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
• Conduct investigations on uneven surfaces and under various environmental conditions.
• Lift/carry objects over 50 lbs.
• Withstand noxious odors and horrific death scenes; Wear required safety equipment.
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
• Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl; Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.
• Repetitive hand and arm motion; Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge of:

• Investigative techniques and procedures.
• Basic accounting procedures and their application to law enforcement investigations.
• Criminal and civil law, evidence and court procedures.
• Interview techniques.
• Proper English construction and general communication skills.

Ability to:

• Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive reports.
• Gather and analyze investigative data.
• Deal effectively with law enforcement agencies and the public.
• Prepare financial and statistical reports.
• Interpret and apply departmental policies and procedures.

Supplemental information

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