Investigative Services
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following :
- Receives investigative assignments from the District Attorney and Deputy Attorneys.
- Conducts special investigations of criminal cases under the jurisdiction of the District Attorney.
- Locates and interviews witnesses, gathers and prepares evidence, makes arrests and testifies in court.
- Assists the District Attorney with special administrative studies.
- Cooperates with law enforcement officers of other agencies.
- Maintains necessary records and prepares reports.
- Plans, assigns, and evaluates the work of subordinate Investigative staff.
- Develops a training program for new staff.
Minimum Qualifications :
Experience : Three (3) years of experience performing criminal or civil investigations. 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.) License : Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain. Certificate : Possession of a valid Advanced P.O.S.T. Certificate. Posses or obtain a Supervisor P.O.S.T. Certificate within one year of appointment.
Essential Functions :
Operate a personal computer and other modern office equipment.Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate conclusions.Meet deadlines under stressful conditions; complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines.Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.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.Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and / or County regulations.Train, evaluate and supervise staff.Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.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.Appropriate supervision techniques and methodologies.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.Supervise subordinate staff.Interpret and apply departmental policies and procedures.