City and County of San Francisco

Under direction, supervises and participates in complex investigative and legal support duties; interviews victims and witnesses; prepares reports on investigations; evaluates and prepares difficult or extensive criminal cases; coordinates program for witness participation in court; compiles, evaluates, and updates informational sources; assists in developing and implementing criminal justice policies relating to crime victims and witnesses; participates on task forces; provides presentations to a variety of criminal justice professionals at trainings and conferences; publishes procedural and policy manuals in the victim/witness field; keeps abreast of, and advocates for, legislative changes; supervises and trains staff, consultants, interns, law students, and volunteers. This is the first level responsible for policy development recommendations and works with a considerable degree of independence on complex special projects. This class is distinguished from Assistant Chief Victim/Witness Investigator in that the latter is responsible for supervision of several investigative units.

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.