Investigative Assistant

Placer County; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Placer County Sheriff's Office seeks an Investigative Assistant in Auburn, CA, to support background investigations, records management, and data analysis for public safety operations.

You will conduct employment background checks, redact sensitive materials, and ensure CJIS/CORI compliance while coordinating with POST, DOJ, and vendors. This role requires discretion and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in law enforcement crime prevention or related work, or three years in civilian support roles.
• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

Responsibilities

• Conduct employment background investigations and contractor/vendor clearances.
• Review and redact sensitive documents, audio, and video for public release.
• Ensure compliance with CJIS and CORI information security requirements.
• Serve as liaison with POST, California DOJ, and software vendors.
• Monitor contractor/vendor CJIS/CORI compliance and track unit data.
• Support operational efficiency within the unit.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Background investigations

Analytical skills

Record management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

POST PC 832 course desirable

Job description

Salary-$72,134.40 - $90,064.00/year

The Placer County Sheriff's Office is seeking detail-oriented, organized, and motivated individuals to join our team as an Investigative Assistant. This position offers a unique opportunity to support critical law enforcement operations through background investigations, records management, regulatory compliance, and analytical support.

As an Investigative Assistant, you will conduct employment background investigations and contractor/vendor clearances, review and redact sensitive documents, audio, and video recordings for public release, and help ensure compliance with criminal justice information security requirements.

You will also serve as a key liaison with the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), California Department of Justice (DOJ), and contracted software vendors. Additional responsibilities include monitoring contractor and vendor compliance with Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) requirements, tracking unit-specific data, and supporting operational efficiency.

If you have strong investigative, analytical, and organizational skills, a commitment to confidentiality, and an interest in supporting public safety,

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Two years' experience, either as a California Peace Officer as defined by Section 830 of the California Penal Code, or as a Community Service Officer or equivalent position with a law enforcement agency performing crime prevention and other law enforcement related work
• OR
• Three years of experience performing civilian field, office clerical or secretarial work in direct support of higher-level law enforcement or private sector management.
• OR
• Three years performing public assistance eligibility determination.
• Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Completion of POST certified PC 832 course is desirable.

The eligible list established as a result of this recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies as they arise, subject to position-specific requirements.