Senior District Attorney Investigator

County of Fresno; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

P.O.S.T. Incentive 9%

Officer Involved Shootings incentive $

Retention Pay 5% after 10 years

Bilingual Skill Pay $60-100 per pay

Job summary

County of Fresno is seeking a Senior District Attorney Investigator to conduct complex and sensitive investigations and to possibly lead staff on investigative projects within the District Attorney's Office.

The role requires a valid Intermediate POST certificate, peace officer status, and completion of a thorough background, medical, and psychological examination. Eligible candidates must meet multiple options for education and experience.

Qualifications

• Education: bachelor's degree from a US accredited college or university.
• Experience: depending on education, two to five years in investigations in a public law enforcement agency.
• Certificate: valid Intermediate POST certificate.
• Age: at least 21 years old.
• License: valid Class C driver's license.
• Peace officer status required under CA Penal Code 830.1.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex and sensitive criminal and civil investigations.
• May act in lead capacity, assigning and coordinating staff.
• Perform related duties as required.

Education

Bachelor's degree (US accredited)

60 semester units (US system)

Five years as DA Investigator in Fresno County

Job description

Position Description

The Fresno County District Attorney's Office invites applications for the position of Senior District Attorney Investigator. Incumbents will be responsible for conducting complex and sensitive criminal and civil investigations; may act in lead capacity which includes assigning, reviewing and coordinating the work of staff; and performs related work as required.

Special Pays and Incentives

• P.O.S.T. Incentive Employees who have satisfactorily attained the Advanced P.O.S.T. Certificate shall be compensated at the rate of nine percent (9%) above their base salary. (Percentage payment only applied upon receipt of the Advanced P.O.S.T. certificate by the Department of Human Resources.)
• Officer Involved Shootings/In-Custody Deaths When an Investigator (one per week/assignment) is assigned to the Officer Involved Shooting Team, the employee shall receive additional compensation at the rate of $250 per weekly assignment regardless of the number of calls/incidents received during that time frame.
• Retention Pay Effective October 16, 2023, employees within the DA Investigator classification series shall be eligible to receive a 5% retention premium pay differential upon successful completion of 260 pay periods (10 years) of continuous service as a sworn law enforcement officer within the County of Fresno.
• Bilingual Skill Pay Bilingual Skill Pay shall be paid in the following amount: a. BPR - $60.00 or ABPR - $100.00 per pay period (see Memorandum of Understanding for details).

Mission Statement

Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.

Samples of Duties

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following three (3) options:

• Option 1:
  • Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree that is acceptable within the United States accredited college or university system.
  • Experience: Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience performing investigations in a public law enforcement agency. Your application must clearly identify how you meet the requirements with a detailed description of relevant duties or your application will not be accepted.
• Option 2:
  • Education: Completion of sixty (60) semester units that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.
  • Experience: Three (3) years of full-time paid work experience performing investigations in a public law enforcement agency. Your application must clearly identify how you meet the requirements with a detailed description of relevant duties or your application will not be accepted.
• Option 3:
  • Experience: Five (5) years of full-time, paid experience as a District Attorney Investigator in Fresno County.

In addition to the above listed options, candidates must also possess the following:

• Certificate: Possession of a valid Intermediate certificate issued by the State of California, Department of Justice, the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
• Age: At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• License: Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent.
• Other: Under California Penal Code Section 830.1, the Senior District Attorney Investigator classification is defined as a Peace Officer. Therefore, candidates must meet all pre-employment as well as ongoing peace officer status requirements pursuant to federal, state, and local legislation.

As a condition of employment, candidates must undergo and pass a thorough background investigation, polygraph, medical and psychological examination. These investigations include employment/credit histories, verification of education, arrest/criminal records, drug/alcohol use, and personal conduct. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified.

Reasonable Accommodations

Positions in this classification are in Medical Group IV - Safety Officer (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes law enforcement positions which are covered by the Safety Officer provisions of the County's retirement plan. Sound physical condition in all respects is required because of exposure to and need to counteract and control, violent action or behavior. Heavy physical activity as described in Medical Group III may be encountered occasionally to frequently depending upon specific assignments and emergency situations.

The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at [phone] at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.

Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

Analyst: Mitchell Norvise