Posting number: 26-09102PD-01
Department: Public Defender
Job classification: Investigative Technician
Posting type: Open
Categories: Clerical & Data Entry, Legal, Investigative
Receive 14 Paid Holidays +1 Floater
Up To 160 Hours of Paid Vacation
Employees are eligible for merit-based step increases within the salary range, up to the maximum step. Refer to the Technical & Inspection Unit MOU
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply; additional compensation is paid to incumbents filling bilingual positions.
For more detailed information, refer to the Investigative Technician
Public Defender Office
The Law Offices of the Public Defender San Bernardino County is a county department that is staffed with attorneys licensed by the State Bar of California. The attorneys who handle cases in court are called Deputy Public Defenders. In addition to attorneys, the Public Defender employs Investigators to fully investigate cases handled by the Department. The Department also has a staff of social workers and support staff to provide the best representation for clients.
The Public Defender will be appointed to represent any criminal or civil commitment defendant who cannot afford to hire an attorney, unless the office has a legal conflict of interest with that defendant’s case. The Public Defender represents adults and juveniles charged with misdemeanor or felony crimes, and persons facing involuntary civil commitment for mental disorders or commitment under the Sexually Violent Predator statute.
The Law Offices of the Public Defender San Bernardino County is a leader in innovation, developing and implementing programs to operate more efficiently and improving individual lives. Using a holistic approach, the Public Defender seeks to increase client opportunities for achieving self-sufficiency. In addition to providing legal defense, our agency also seeks to arrange client access to social service programs and assistance with receiving alcohol and drug rehabilitation services and counseling for mental health issues.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to: of Benefits and the Technical & Inspection Unit's MOU
The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1. Incumbents may be assigned to any office or area within the County.
2. Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
3. Incumbents are required to perform a significant portion of their duties in the field.
4. Incumbents may be required to lift of up to 50 pounds.
5. Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
Sponsorship San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future
San Bernardino County is a diverse public service organization serving America’s largest county that for two consecutive years has led the nation in awards for innovation, efficiency, and outstanding public service. We are governed by an elected Board of Supervisors and dedicated to creating a community where nearly 2.2 million residents can prosper and achieve well-being in fulfillment of the Countywide Vision. It is comprised of 42 departments and agencies, which are staffed by more than 23,000 public service professionals who provide a wide range of vital services in the areas of public safety, health care, social services, economic and community development and revitalization, fiscal services, infrastructure, recreation and culture, and internal support.
