City and County of San Francisco

1. Participates in a variety of criminal investigations coming under the jurisdiction of the District Attorney's Office; interviews witnesses and other individuals knowledgeable about particular cases; analyzes books and accounts; collects, compiles and provides for preservation and analyses of factual information.

2. Prepares reports on investigations; assists attorneys in the evaluation of cases for prosecution; prepares diagrams, charts, and scale drawings; photographs crime scenes and items of evidence; may operate electronic equipment used in criminal investigative work.

3. As assigned, may serve subpoenas; executes search warrants and warrants of arrest; assists in arranging for the appearance of witnesses to present evidence; testifies in court; may make peace officer arrests in emergency situations.

4. As assigned, participates in investigative work involving various types of criminal fraud including consumer fraud and embezzlement; gives training and work direction to interns, law students, and volunteers involved in consumer fraud complaints and investigations.

5. Assists other public and private agencies involved in law-enforcement functions; may participate in meetings and workshops with community groups and others interested in criminal justice system activities.

 Requires good knowledge of: existing criminal codes and laws, modern investigative techniques and methods; presenting and preserving evidence; techniques of drawing and photography relating to investigative work.

Requires considerable ability to: handle responsible investigative assignments with tact, resourcefulness and good judgment; prepare and maintain investigative data, records and reports; communicate verbally and in writing; operate modern equipment used in criminal investigative work; work with individual members of the legal staff, representatives of other groups and organizations relating to criminal justice system activities.