INVESTIGATIVE ASSISTANT

 Supplemental Questionnaire

Part I - Conviction History (Not Scored)

Questions in this section will not be scored.

Have you been convicted of a crime?

Conviction of a crime is not necessarily a bar to employment.  Each case is considered separately based on job requirements. You must disclose convictions, including reckless and drunk driving convictions, even if:

• It happened a long time ago;
• It was only a misdemeanor;
• You didn’t have to go to court (your attorney went for you);
• You had no jail time, or the sentence was only a fine or probation 

You may OMIT:   

• Minor traffic violations;
• An arrest or detention that did not result in a conviction (Labor Code section 432.7);
• An arrest, detention, processing, diversion, supervision, adjudication, or court disposition that occurred while you were subject to the process and jurisdiction of the juvenile court;
• A conviction that has been judicially dismissed or ordered sealed, expunged, or statutorily eradicated pursuant to law (e.g., juvenile offense records sealed pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 389 and Penal Code sections 851.7 or 1203.45);
• A non-felony conviction for possession of marijuana that is two or more years old (Labor Code section 432.8)

If YES, state: 1) date, 2) charge, 3) place, 4) court, and 5) action taken in the space below.

If NO, please enter N/A.

Part II - Department Preference (Not Scored)

Part II of the questionnaire will not be rated but will be screened for Department Preference. Please check the appropriate box for each department/division you are interested in. You may select more than one.

SHERIFF'S OFFICE: The Sheriff's Office safeguards individual liberties, builds community partnerships, prevents crime, and resolves those crimes that do occur. The Placer County Sheriff’s Office serves the people of Placer County by providing law enforcement to the unincorporated areas, from the Sacramento County line to the Nevada state line at Lake Tahoe, plus providing contract law enforcement services to the city of Colfax and the township of Loomis.  The Sheriff’s Office also provides jail services, coroner’s services, court security, and marshal duties to the entire county.

DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE: The Office of the District Attorney preserves public safety and enhances the quality of life in Placer County by investigating crime, prosecuting criminals, assisting victims and survivors of crime, protecting the health and well-being of children, and deterring juveniles from criminal activity. The District Attorney (DA) also assists with investigations conducted by law enforcement, making reasonable and ethical decisions when initiating prosecution.

Please read and acknowledge the following statements:

Part III - Training and Experience Supplemental Questions (Scored)

This supplemental questionnaire will serve as the Civil Service examination for this recruitment and will be scored based on your checked responses below. Narratives provided by applicants describing training and/or experience will not be scored but will be available to the hiring authority and may be utilized for interview and selection determination.

Scores received from this section will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the items in the supplemental questionnaire. In addition, responses to this questionnaire will not be used for determining minimum qualifications for this position.

By continuing in this examination process, you are certifying that all information provided in the supplemental questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

Assisting in routine investigations of purported law violations.

If you indicated experience above, please provide a brief description below:

Researching and collecting required data and documentation for records and criminal case work.

If you indicated experience above, please provide a brief description below:

Obtaining court records, law enforcement records, and other related records.

If you indicated experience above, please provide a brief description below:

Locating and interviewing witnesses, recording statements.

If you indicated experience above, please provide a brief description below:

Collecting and preserving physical evidence.

If you indicated experience above, please provide a brief description below:

Collecting, redacting, or processing digital evidence.

If you indicated experience above, please provide a brief description below:

Reviewing cases, case files, and police reports.

If you indicated experience above, please provide a brief description below:

Maintaining records of investigative activities and preparing reports, correspondence, and recommendations.

If you indicated experience above, please provide a brief description below:

Conducting forensic interviews.

If you indicated experience above, please provide a brief description below:

 Thank you for completing the supplemental questionnaire portion of the application process. We encourage applicants to review their answers for accuracy prior to submitting.

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