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CHIEF DISTRICT ATTORNEY INSPECTOR

Recruitment #20-rh8-01

Introduction

 

Definition

THE JOB: Under general direction, plan, organize, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate the work of investigation staff in the District Attorney's Office; coordinate criminal cases under the jurisdiction of the District Attorney with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies; perform the more sensitive or responsible investigations; and do other work as required.

Employment Standards

THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these would be:

Five years of experience in criminal investigations with a governmental law enforcement agency, which would demonstrate possession and application of the knowledge and abilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License. Possess a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate or possess qualifying out-of-state or federal experience and obtain a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate within 18 months of hire.

Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of the methods, techniques and procedures employed in crime detection, criminal investigations and preservation of evidence; criminal justice procedures, rules of evidence, laws of arrest and search and seizure; the principles and practices of criminal identification, such as fingerprinting, ballistics and photography. Working knowledge of the California Penal Code, the Health and Safety Code, the Welfare and Institutions Code, and other state and federal laws, and case law as applicable to criminal and civil investigations; the principles and practices of law enforcement management; the principles and practices of supervision and training; and criminal attitudes and behavior patterns. Some knowledge of interstate extradition procedures; and budget and finance.

Ability to: Effectively plan, organize, manage, coordinate, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate staff; conduct complex and highly sensitive investigations; train or direct the training of subordinate staff; review and evaluate complex investigative reports, statements and complaints to determine appropriate action; establish and maintain effective working relationships with attorneys, law enforcement agency personnel, and others contacted during the course of work; make quick, effective decisions in emergencies and take appropriate action; analyze facts and data and draw sound conclusions; communicate clearly and logically in oral and written form and make effective presentations before large groups; evaluate current operations and develop and implement improvements; develop and implement new programs; and prepare investigative staff procedures and policies.

Benefits

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
VACATION - 16 days 1st year, increasing to 31 days per year after 15 years service. Available after 1 year service.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
- One week advanced upon appointment; two weeks accrued each year; can be taken in cash or time off.
HOLIDAYS - 13 paid holidays per year.
SICK LEAVE - Six days per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE - 3 days paid in California, 5 days paid out-of-state.
MEDICAL PLAN - The County contracts with CalPERS for a variety of medical plans. For most plans, County contributions pay a majority of the premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
DENTAL PLAN - County pays for employee and eligible dependent coverage.
VISION PLAN - The County pays for employee coverage. Employee may purchase eligible dependent coverage.
RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY - Pension formula 2% at age 60 or 2% at age 62 as determined based on provisions of the CA Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013(PEPRA). Pension benefit determined by final average compensation of three years. County participates in Social Security.
LIFE INSURANCE - County paid $50,000 term policy. Employee may purchase additional life insurance.
LONG TERM DISABILITY PLAN - Plan pays 66 2/3% of the first $13,500, up to $9,000 per month maximum.
DEPENDENT-CARE PLAN - Employees who pay for qualifying child or dependent care expenses may elect this pre-tax program.
H-CARE PLAN - Employees who pay a County medical premium may elect this pre-tax program.
HEALTH CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ALLOWANCE (HCFSA) - Employees may elect this pre-tax program to cover qualifying health care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION - A deferred compensation plan is available to employees.

Selection Plan

THE EXAMINATION: Your application and will be reviewed to determine if you have met the education, experience, training, and/or licensing requirements as stated on the job announcement. If you meet these criteria and are one of the best qualified, you may be required to compete in any combination of written, oral and/or performance examinations or a competitive evaluation of training and experience as described on your application. You must pass all components of the examination to be placed on the eligible list. The examination may be eliminated if there are ten or fewer qualified applicants. If the eligible list is established without the administration of the announced examination, the life of the eligible list will be six months, and your overall score will be based upon an evaluation of your application. If during those six months it is necessary to administer another examination for this job class, you will be invited to take the examination to remain on the eligible list.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply Online Now!  Click on the link below; or print out an application and mail/bring application to: Santa Cruz County Personnel Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060.  For information, call (831) 454-2600.  Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY: 711.  Applications will meet the final filing date if received in one of the following ways:  1) in the Personnel Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date, 2) submitted online before midnight of the final filing date. 

Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  If you have a disability that requires test accommodation, please call (831) 454-2600.

To comply with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, Santa Cruz County verifies that all new employees are either U.S. citizens or persons authorized to work in the U.S.

Some positions may require fingerprinting and/or background investigation.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

County of Santa Cruz

An Equal Opportunity Employer

                         

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