City and County of San Francisco

1. Assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of subordinate investigators and support personnel of the Bureau of Investigations in the District Attorney's Office; coordinates the activities of the various investigative divisions and serves as a team leader in the more complex investigations.

2. Assists the Chief Investigator in enforcing and coordinating policies and procedures relative to Bureau of Investigation activities; makes reports and recommendations to the Chief Investigator; develops methods and policies regarding the work of the Bureau.

3. As assigned, assists members of the District Attorney's legal staff in the presentation of various types of evidence in court; may testify in court as an expert on criminal investigations and related matters; may make peace officer arrests in emergency situations.

4. Maintains control through subordinate personnel of the most important and difficult cases within the jurisdiction of the Bureau; may interview defendants and plaintiffs in the more procedures for maintaining the safe custody of investigative records.

5. Assists in budget preparation for the Bureau of Investigations; makes budgetary recommendations on personnel and equipment as required; maintains proper administrative controls on motor vehicle utilization; as assigned, represents the District Attorney and the Chief Investigator at conferences and seminars related to the field of criminal justice

6. Assists the Chief Investigator in evaluating Bureau personnel; makes recommendations with respect to recruiting, hiring, promotion and discharge of investigative personnel; coordinates training activities of subordinate investigators.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Requires thorough knowledge of: various area of the criminal investigative field; techniques and methods utilized in criminal investigations; methods and procedures for preserving and presenting evidence; principles and practices of supervision and training.

Requires considerable ability to: supervise and coordinate the activities of a staff of investigators; develop procedures and methods to enhance the administration of an investigative bureau; prepare and present budgetary data; provide safe custody for important investigative reports and evidence; interview defendants, plaintiffs and others with tact, resourcefulness and good judgement.