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

County of Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Merced County, CA is seeking qualified candidates for full-time law enforcement investigator roles and Extra-Help vacancies. Responsibilities include criminal, family support, and child abduction investigations, with interviews, report writing, warrants, and inter-agency collaboration.

Positions require a four-year degree in criminology or related field, a valid CA driver’s license, and a Basic P.O.S.T. certificate.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in criminology, social work, law enforcement or a closely related field.
• Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.
• Possession of a valid Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate.
• Effective communication with others in person and over the telephone.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and perform criminal, family support, and child abduction investigative work.
• Interview complainants, suspects and witnesses; prepare reports and present data.
• Prepare and execute warrants for search or arrest and related affidavits.
• Use and maintain surveillance devices, photographic and recording equipment.
• Assist other law enforcement agencies as requested.
• Assist in evidence review and case preparation for trial.
• Investigate various crimes and related investigations.
• Support Grand Jury investigations and presentations.

Skills

Communicate effectively

Analyze data

Meet deadlines

Maintain confidentiality

Adapt under stressful conditions

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminology or related field

Tools

None

Job description

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $37.61 - $42.71 per hour.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• 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.
• Assists other law enforcement agencies, including Federal, State and local on a request-to-assist basis.
• Assists trial attorneys in evidence review and evaluation as well as preparation of cases for trial.
• Develops the necessary information required by the exigent 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.
• Assists in Grand Jury investigations and presentations.
• Searches 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.

Experience:

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: 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.)

Licenses:

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

Certificate:

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

• 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.
• Gather and analyze investigative data.
• Deal effectively with law enforcement agencies and the public.
• Prepare financial and statistical reports.
• Interpret and apply departmental policies and procedures.