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

Examples of Duties

• 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.
• Affords assistance to other law enforcement agencies, including Federal, State and local on a request-to-assist basis.
• Affords assistance to trial attorneys in evidence review and evaluation as well as preparation of cases for trial.
• Develops the necessary information required by the exigency of disclosure of information.
• Conducts investigations into white collar crime, consumer fraud, official misconduct, insurance sales, corporate securities, stock and bond transactions, and false and misleading promotions.
• Affords assistance in Grand Jury investigations and presentations.
• Searched 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.)

Licenses

• Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.

Certificates

• Possession of a valid Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate.

Essential Functions

• 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.

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.

Ability

• To prepare clear, concise and comprehensive reports.
• To gather and analyze investigative data.
• To deal effectively with law enforcement agencies and the public.
• To prepare financial and statistical reports.
• To interpret and apply departmental policies and procedures.