SENIOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY INVESTIGATOR

County of Fresno; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

P.O.S.T. Incentive (9% above base)

Officer Involved Shootings/In-Custody

Retention Pay 5%

Bilingual Skill Pay

Job summary

County of Fresno's Fresno County District Attorney's Office seeks a Senior District Attorney Investigator to conduct complex criminal and civil investigations and to lead staff when assigned. The role requires meeting strict pre-employment peace officer requirements and a valid DOJ Intermediate certificate.

Candidates must have options: a bachelor’s degree, or 60 college units, or five years as a District Attorney Investigator in Fresno County.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Intermediate certificate issued by the State of California, DOJ, the POST.
• Age of at least 21.
• Valid Class "C" driver's license.
• Pre-employment peace officer status required under California Penal Code Section 830.1.

Responsibilities

• Conducts complex and sensitive criminal and civil investigations; may lead and coordinate staff work.
• May act in lead capacity including assigning, reviewing and coordinating tasks.

Skills

Investigations

Leadership

Public safety

Education

Bachelor's degree acceptable in US

60 semester units acceptable in US

Five years DA Investigator experience

Job description

INTERVIEWS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 10 and 12, 2026

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).

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

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.

It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes.

Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

• A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application must be submitted online only and shall include:
  • All education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
  • A valid driver's license number.
  • A valid Intermediate certificate issued by the State of California, Department of Justice, the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
• If education was completed outside the United States' accredited college or university system, documentation that the education is comparable to that received within the United States system must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• Supplemental Questionnaire

Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified.

Submissions must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.

Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person in our office will not be accepted.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Pursuant to Fresno County Personnel Rule 4 - Selection Process, applicants may be required to complete an examination process and successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.

• Tentative Interview Dates: November 10 and 12, 2026
  • Additional interviews will be scheduled as needed.

The eligible list for this recruitment may be extended up to 12 months, and may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions.

Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.

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