District Attorney Inspector I (#RH5 )

$46.91-$62.87 hourly / $8,130.91-$10,897.26 monthly / $97,572.80-$130,769.60 yearly

District Attorney Inspector II (#RH7 )

$57.33-$76.83 hourly / $9,937.01-$13,316.94 monthly / $119,246.40-$159,806.40 yearly

• Investigate known and suspected violations of law, suspicious or accidental death, misconduct of public office, dishonest or immoral practice, consumer fraud and fraudulent receipt of public assistance;
• Locate and interview persons, take statements and evaluate evidence;
• Coordinate the most important and difficult investigations in cases to be tried by the District Attorney;
• Assist Deputy District Attorneys in preparation of cases for prosecution;
• File complaints, make arrests, prepare and serve search warrants and other legal papers;
• Appear in court or at administrative hearings to testify as a witness;
• Prepare detailed reports including synopsis of facts, dates, names, places, findings of arresting officer, statements of witnesses, victims and suspects and listing of evidence;
• Develop contacts so that information may be obtained concerning crimes;
• Maintain contact and work with investigators of Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies;
• Interview complainants, suspects, relatives and others involved in assigned cases;
• Examine court, police, public and government records relating to investigations;
• Review information obtained to recommend or advise against issuance of complaint;
• Use special equipment such as sound interception machine, photography equipment and chemicals.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:
District Attorney Inspector I
Working knowledge of:

• Laws of arrest, search and seizure, service of legal process and the legal rights of citizens.
• Procedures and methods of crime detention and of the techniques of investigation.
• Rules of evidence and court procedures.
• Criminal attitudes and behavioral patterns.

Some knowledge of:

• Sources of information used in locating persons.
• Penal provisions of the Health and Safety Code, Welfare and Institutions
• Code and Business and Professional Code.
• Commercial and property laws and credit transactions and legal procedures used to enforce payment of funds.
• Resources and techniques utilized by crime laboratories.

District Attorney Inspector II
Thorough knowledge of:

• Laws of arrest, search and seizure, service of legal process and the legal rights of citizens.
• Modern procedures and methods employed in crime detection and criminal investigations.
• Rules of evidence and court procedures.

Working knowledge of:

• Resources and techniques utilized by crime laboratories.
• Sources of information used in locating persons.
• Penal provisions of the Health and Safety Code, Welfare and Institutions Code and Business and Professional Code.

Ability to:

• Abilities required of all positions, level I as entry and level II as journey-
• Interpret and apply provision of laws applicable to investigations.
• Obtain information and evidence by observation and interview, which would be legally admissible in court.
• Carry out special and general assignments requiring an organization of material and development of procedures without direct supervision.
• Analyze and evaluate statements of witnesses or suspected violators.
• Speak and write effectively.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Maintain effective working relationships.
• Analyze situations accurately.
• Think and act quickly in emergencies and adopt effective courses of action.
• Care for and use firearms.
• Lift 50 pounds from floor level, such as boxes containing evidence.
• Walk on uneven ground to search for evidence.
• Restrain combative persons.
• Assist in the removal of corpses.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying unless otherwise specified. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be:

District Attorney Inspector I:

Two years of college course work in accounting, criminal justice, system analysis or related field and two years of experience in law enforcement or investigative work. Substitutions: Additional experience may be substituted for college coursework on a year for year basis, or one year of additional coursework may be substituted for one year of experience.

OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or administration of justice.

District Attorney Inspector II:

Two years of experience in criminal investigation with a law enforcement agency.

OR
Two years of experience as a District Attorney Inspector I.

Special Requirements/Conditions:
License/Certificate Requirement: Possession of a valid California class C driver license; level I--Basic Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) within one year from date of hire; level II--Basic Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) at time of hire; levels I and II--completion of specific P.O.S.T. requirements for investigators within one year of date of hire.

Background Investigation: Ability to pass a full background investigation.

Special Working Conditions: Possibility of exposure to: bodily injury; heights, such as roofs of buildings; areas containing free silica or asbestos dust; toxic fumes; offensive odors; explosives; electrical hazards; infections which may cause chronic disease or death; hostile and/or combative persons.

Other Special Requirements: Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays and on an emergency, as needed basis.

EST: 8/79 REV: 5/94 Analyst: KT