District Attorney Senior Inspector

Contra Costa County; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Contra Costa County is seeking experienced investigators for three Senior Inspector positions in the District Attorney’s Office Bureau of Investigations. The incumbents will work with attorneys and staff to investigate and prepare criminal cases for prosecution across multiple units.

A one-year probation is required, with potential night, weekend, and overtime duties. Required are three years of public sector investigative experience and a valid California POST certification or active pursuit.

Qualifications

• Three years of full-time experience as an investigator or detective in a public law enforcement agency investigating felonies such as homicide, burglary, narcotics, sexual assault, and domestic violence.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or a qualifying permanent resident.
• POST certification or active pursuit/completion as required by California POST.

Responsibilities

• Locate uncooperative or difficult witnesses and act as liaison between the DA's office and witnesses/victims.
• Participate in service of search and arrest warrants, including high-risk warrants.
• Assist deputy district attorneys with prosecutions by obtaining statements, gathering evidence, and accompanying DDA to scenes.
• Respond to high-profile Law Enforcement Involved Fatal Incidents as part of an investigative team.
• Investigate complaints from initiation to submission for prosecution.
• Coordinate with sworn and civilian personnel from local, state, and federal agencies.

Skills

Criminal investigation knowledge

Witness interviewing

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Bargaining Unit: District Attorney Investigator's Association

The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office is seeking experienced investigators to fill three (3) District Attorney Senior Inspector positions in its Bureau of Investigations. Successful candidates will work with a team of attorneys, investigators, and other supporting staff in the investigation and preparation of criminal cases for prosecution. Incumbents may be assigned criminal cases from various units including, but not limited to: homicide, felony trial team, sexual assault, statutory rape, drugs, domestic violence, juvenile, parental child abduction, political corruption, human trafficking, cold case, and fraud. Senior Inspectors locate witnesses, interview witnesses and suspects, visit crime scenes, gather and preserve evidence, take still and video photographs, serve subpoenas and other legal papers, request complaints, appear as witnesses and testify at inquests, court proceedings, and Grand Jury sessions. In addition, Senior Inspectors prepare and serve search warrants, conduct initial investigations and make arrests in criminal cases initiated by the District Attorney's Office. They also assist in discovery matters and prepare reports and correspondence as needed. Senior Inspectors participate in raids and sting operations and coordinate the work of other investigators assigned to the same or related cases.

As a member of the District Attorney's Office Bureau of Investigations, incumbents will have an opportunity to work in many challenging and fulfilling investigative/prosecution focused assignments while helping our Office achieve our goals of "Seeking Justice, Serving Justice, and Doing Justice".

Incumbents will work in close conjunction with all of our partners in law enforcement. You will become a member of a team that is respected statewide, adopts the best practices available in the industry, and strives to operate efficiently, effectively, and intelligently. By joining our team, you will hold criminal offenders accountable for their actions and protect victims' rights.

With over 20 different division assignments, there is ample opportunity for both lateral movement and promotion. Developing and maintaining an expertise in a particular assignment, or experiencing many different assignments, are two examples of available career paths.

Incumbents in this class are required to serve a one-year probationary period. This is a sworn law enforcement position and incumbents may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as be available to work call-outs and overtime.

We are looking for someone who:

• Values honesty, integrity, and ethical conduct
• Possesses intelligence, as well as common sense
• Is diligent and hard working
• Demonstrates courtesy, collegiality, and collaboration
• Has strong criminal investigative knowledge and expertise

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Locating uncooperative and/or difficult witnesses and victims and acting as the liaison between the district attorney's office and the witness/victim
• Participating in the service of search and arrest warrants, including "high-risk" warrants
• Assisting deputy district attorneys with the organization and execution of their prosecutions which may include the service of subpoenas, obtaining statements, gathering and preserving evidence, and accompanying the DDA to crime scenes and witness/victim meetings
• Responding to "high profile" Law Enforcement Involved Fatal Incidents as part of an investigative team, working cooperatively with participant agencies
• Investigating criminal complaints from their initiation, completing an investigation, and submitting the investigation to a DDA for prosecution
• Working cooperatively with sworn and civilian members of other law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and federal level
• Working cooperatively with the public defender's office, private law firms, and other public agencies
• Potentially speaking as a subject matter expert at public events as a representative of the district attorney's office

A few reasons why you might love this job:

• You will have an opportunity to work with a dedicated staff, in an environment that provides for an excellent opportunity to succeed, thus making a real difference in our county
• You will have the personal satisfaction that comes from assisting the most vulnerable and deserving members of our community, by bringing justice to themselves and their families
• You will have access to great working conditions, equipment, training opportunities, and be part of a real "team" environment

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You may work late and long hours; working overtime is a requirement
• You may deal with frustrated victims and witnesses who are disappointed in the criminal justice system
• You are a member of law enforcement at a time when law enforcement personnel are faced with an unprecedented number of challenges

Competencies required:

• Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
• Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Interpersonal Savvy: Considering and responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of others in different situation
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability

You can read the complete job description at: www.cccounty.us/hr

The eligible list established from this recruitment will remain in effect for six (6) months.

License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator’s license will be accepted during the application process.

Certificate Required: Possession of a valid Peace OfficerBasic Certificate issued by the State of California Commission on Peace Officers Standards (POST). Must be currently certified by POST (i.e., active California Peace Officer within three years, or successfully completed the POST 136-hour Requalification Course upon hire).

Education: Possession of a high school diploma, or G.E.D. equivalency or a high school proficiency certificate.

Experience: Three years of full-time experience as an investigator or detective in a public law enforcement agency investigating felony crimes such as homicides, burglary, narcotics, sexual assault, and domestic violence, or three years of experience asDistrict Attorney Inspector-Welfare Fraud in Contra Costa County employment.

Citizenship: Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship a minimum of one year prior to submitting the application.

Physical Requirements: Ability to meet such health standards as may be prescribed by the County Medical Consultant. These standards will be based on the POST Commission’s Medical Guidelines for Peace Officers.

Hearing: Must not have suffered a hearing loss of over 25 decibels in the 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 frequency ranges.

Visual Acuity: 20/100 uncorrected for each eye; corrected to 20/30 each eye.

Background

(1) A thorough background investigation shall be conducted in accordance with the specifications of the State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.

(2) Shall not have been convicted of a felony in this State or any other State or in any Federal Jurisdiction, which would have been a felony if committed in this State.

For recruitment specific questions, please contact Austin Wagers at [e-mail]. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at [phone].

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

Contra Costa County is committed to providing equal access and opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities in its employment practices. If you believe you may anticipate needing reasonable accommodation, please visit our job seeker resources page at: Special Testing Accommodations | Contra Costa County, CA Official Website.