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California statutory laws pertaining to criminal and civil investigation, arrest, custody, rules of evidence, search and seizure, interviews and interrogations, hearing and trial procedures, juveniles, mental commitments, failure-to-provide, and welfare fraud.
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Equipment, tools, and materials used in a criminal investigation.
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Rules of evidence pertaining to the search, seizure, and preservation of evidence.
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Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluations.
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Principles of budget monitoring.
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Pertinent local, State, and Federal laws, ordinances, and rules.
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Organization, roles, and responsibilities of a District Attorney's Office.
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Legal structure and practices of criminal justice, especially the court system.
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Use and care for small firearms and other law enforcement equipment and tools.
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Offensive and defensive weapons nomenclature and theory; use and care of firearms, chemical agents, baton, and other related law enforcement paraphernalia.
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Principles and practices of workplace safety.
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Interview and interrogation techniques.
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Organize, implement, and direct the work of staff within assigned area of investigations unit.
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Analyze complex cases; provide investigative assistance to investigators, district attorneys, professional and support staff.
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On a continuous basis, sit while working at a desk or attending meetings; walk and stand while supervising investigators; twist, squat, stoop or kneel to access files or books; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; see and hear with sufficient acuity to perform essential job functions.
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On an intermittent basis wear a utility belt and other law enforcement equipment weighing approximately 30 pounds; lift very heavy weight.
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On a continuous basis, know all the aspects of the job, including laws, rules and policies impacting criminal investigations; remember case details; understand, interpret and explain District Attorney's Office policies/procedures, statutes, and case law; observe accurately and remember faced, numbers, incidents, and places.
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Analyze reports, and cases and special projects; analyze problems related to operational procedures and identify alternative solutions.
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Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
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Exercise good judgment and make sound decisions in the analysis of investigative problems; analyze complex cases; provide assistance to Investigators; employ de-escalation techniques when safe and reasonable.
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Interpret and explain pertinent County and District Attorney's Office policies and procedures; assimilate changing law and technical advances to train and update Investigators.
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Assist in the development and monitoring of an assigned program budget.
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Maintain physical, emotional, and mental condition to satisfactorily perform the functions of the position; meet and maintain required peace officer employment standards to safely and effectively perform assigned duties.
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Participate in law enforcement training and conferences, stay informed of current police practices and methods.
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Meet and maintain the District Attorney's Office firearms qualifications standards.
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Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations.
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Prepare and make presentations related to law enforcement efforts in the community.
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Collaborate with a broad base of community members and organizations.
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Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
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Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and efficient manner.
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Enforce the law tactfully and impartially, interact courteously with the public, subordinates, employee organizations, other County departments and other agencies.
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
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Work irregular or prolonged hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, shift work and/or after hours.