INVESTIGATOR II, PUBLIC DEFENDER

The Law Offices of the Los Angeles County Alternate Public Defender is seeking an Investigator to conduct difficult criminal investigations to support the defense of persons represented by the Alternate Public Defender.

Definition : Plans and conducts difficult criminal investigations to support the defense of persons represented by the Alternate Public Defender.

Classification Standards : Positions allocable to this class work in the Alternate Public Defender's Office under the technical and administrative direction of an Investigator III, Public Defender. Incumbents are assigned to conduct difficult investigations under basic investigation guidelines where they act independently analyzing evidence using a broad range of investigative techniques to develop basic or additional evidence support of the defense.

Responsibilities :

• Examines the scene of the crime, locates and identifies material evidence, and records findings.
• Obtains information concerning the whereabouts of witnesses by interviewing employers, public agencies, families, neighbors, and others or by accessing a computerized data base.
• Follows leads and locates witnesses by means of telephone inquiries and searches of directories, utility records, Department of Motor Vehicles records, and records of other organizations and other agencies.
• Interviews and obtains information from witnesses and determines whether there is sufficient basis for the witness to be subpoenaed for court testimony.
• Testifies in court as the investigator of record and makes subsequent in-trial investigations, as required.
• Prepares detailed reports of completed investigations to support the defense.

Selection Requirements :

Option I : Three years of full-time investigative experience at the level of Los Angeles County class of Investigator I, Public Defender.

Option II : Five years of law enforcement experience as a full-time paid police officer as defined in Section 830.1 of the Penal Code of the State of California, one year of which must include criminal justice investigative experience.

License : A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions.

Physical Class : 4 - Arduous : Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity.

Other Requirements :

COVID-19 Vaccination : All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

Desirable Qualifications :

Special Requirement Information :

License Information : Successful applicants for this position will be required to obtain a copy of his / her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed.

Examination Content : This examination will consist of an interview weighted 100%. The oral interview will assess education, training, experience, personal fitness and general ability to perform the duties of the position.

Fingerprinting and Security Clearance : Before a final appointment is made to this position, successful candidates are subject to security clearance which includes undergoing and passing a thorough background investigation, including a Live Scan fingerprint search.

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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