Investigator - District Attorney

About the role

The Tulare County District Attorney’s Office seeks an experienced investigator to join our team. This position will investigate felony and misdemeanor crimes, including major complex investigations like major fraud, political corruption, complex homicides, and capital cases.

Responsibilities

• Investigate felony and misdemeanor crimes by gathering, assembling, preserving, and reporting facts and evidence.
• Interview victims, defendants, complainants, witnesses, and other persons who may provide information pertinent to the case.
• Analyze and evaluate testimony, make notes of significant points, and prepare reports of the investigation.
• Work closely with Probation Officers, Social Service Workers, and other law enforcement officers in locating absent parents or other responsible relatives.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of experience as a peace officer, including one (1) year performing criminal investigations.
• A minimum qualification of completing the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by technical courses in police science or investigation.

Qualifications

• A regular Basic Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certificate.
• A valid California driver's license.

Skills

• Knowledge of basic math sufficient to calculate distances, income, and time.
• Investigative practices, procedures, and techniques in major and complex cases, including fraud, homicide, and sexual assault.
• Laws of arrest, search and seizure.
• Basic First Aid.
• Gun types and ballistics.
• Observation and surveillance techniques.
• Legal codes such as Business and Professional, Penal, Vehicle, Health and Safety, and Civic Codes pertinent to cases.
• Court procedures to assist attorneys in case preparation.
• Government recordkeeping systems to research information.

Benefits

• Annual benefit amount applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, and life).
• Paid holiday leave (12 set days and 1 personal holiday).
• Vacation accrual (2-5 weeks per year based on years of service).
• Sick leave accrual (12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave).
• Term Life Insurance ($10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company).
• Disability Insurance (State Disability Insurance; Premium paid by the employee).
• Deferred Compensation (Voluntary deferred compensation plan).

Desirable Employment Standards

• Knowledge of bugging equipment, document comparison, and line-ups.
• Police radio codes.
• Legal codes such as Business and Professional, Penal, Vehicle, Health and Safety, and Civic Codes pertinent to cases.
• Court procedures to assist attorneys in case preparation.
• Government recordkeeping systems to research information.
• Recognize and identify narcotics and drugs.
• Speak Spanish or other second language common in the County.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Tulare County District Attorney’s Office is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Contact Information

To apply, please submit an online application. For more information about the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office, visit www.tularecounty.ca.gov/district-attorney/.

Additional Information

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). For more information, you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

Provisions of This Bulletin

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.