District Attorney Investigator I​/II - Extra- District Attorney Investigator I​/II

examples of duties

extra-help is not entitled to county benefits and is limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-help pay is $36.69 - $41.68 per hour.

• 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, 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.

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: 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.)

possess a valid california driver’s license at the time of appointment and maintain it.

possession of a valid basic p.o.s.t. Certificate.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

sheriff sergeant, correctional sergeant – $450 in pay period 1 and pay period 14 each fiscal year.

10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours).

0.0462 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 12 days (96 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.

twelve paid holidays annually plus one optional holiday.

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