Public Defender Investigator II

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Public Defender's Office. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Public Defender's Office located in Porterville / Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

• Investigate crimes by gathering, assembling, preserving and reporting facts and evidence.
• Locate, contact and interview witnesses and other persons who may provide information pertinent to the case.
• Visit scenes of alleged crimes or other places to ascertain and evaluate physical, material and environmental factors for use in court as supporting evidence.
• Examine and obtain records.
• Photograph and sketch alleged crime scene.

For a full list of duties for this position, please click here.

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and / or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

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DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

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Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit https : / / studentaid.gov / manage-loans / forgiveness-cancellation / public-service.

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