Public Defender Investigator II

San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office is seeking a Public Defender Investigator II in Stockton, CA for full-time employment. The role involves conducting investigations, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and assisting in legal proceedings within state and local codes.

Ideal candidates will have experience in investigations, ability to work independently, and a demonstrated capacity to collaborate with diverse stakeholders in the criminal justice system.

Qualifications

• Investigation techniques and procedures; rules of evidence and court procedures.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and local codes and laws including Penal Code, Health and Safety Code, Welfare and Institutions Code.
• Gather and evaluate facts; interview and interrogate; testify in legal proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Gather and evaluate facts and evidence; draw logical conclusions and take appropriate action.
• Interview and interrogate to obtain information; act as witness in proceedings.
• Carry out assignments independently and work effectively with others.

Job description

Public Defender Investigator II

Recruitment #0926-RL3032-01

Approximate Salary $7,784.87 - $9,462.56/month

Opening Date 9/21/2026 12:00:00 PM

Closing Date 10/2/2026 11:59:00 PM

Employment Type Full-Time

Analyst Andrea Handelman

Introduction

Investigation techniques and procedures; rules of evidence, legal basis for complaints, and court procedures; applicable state, federal, and local codes, laws and ordinances, including State Narcotic Laws, Penal Code, Health and Safety Code, Probate Code and Welfare and Institutions Code.

Gather and evaluate facts and evidence; draw logical conclusions and take appropriate action, secure necessary information through interviews and interrogations; interact and communicate well with persons of diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, and with persons from all sectors of the criminal justice system; act as witness in legal proceedings; carry out special and general assignments independently; work effectively with others.

Physical/Mental Requirements

Mobility --Frequent operation of keyboards, sitting for extended periods, standing for long periods, walking, driving and climbing stairs; occasional pushing/pulling, bending/squatting, climbing stairs or other objects and crawling; Lifting –frequently 5 pounds or less; occasionally 5 – 30 pounds; Vision – Good overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work, hand and eye coordination, color/depth perception ; Dexterity –normal dexterity with frequent writing, holding and repetitive motion; occasional reaching and grasping; Hearing/Talking – Constant hearing/talking on the telephone/radio and in person; Emotional/psychological – Constant concentration, public contact and decision making; frequent time spent working alone; Special conditions – may be exposed to dust and varied outdoor conditions; may require occasional overtime, weekend or evening work, to include long hours at odd times of the day or night.

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Human Resources Division Stockton, CA 95202

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