City and County of San Francisco

Chief District Attorney Investigator (SFERS) (#8556)

$79.94-$102.03 Hourly / $13,856.00-$17,684.00 Monthly / $166,270.00-$212,212.00 Yearly

Definition

Under general direction, plans, organizes, and supervises the activities of personnel assigned to the Bureau of Investigation in the District Attorney’s Office; participates in investigations of unusual complexity or of a highly confidential or sensitive nature; and performs related duties as required.

Distinguishing Features

This single position class includes responsibility for all activities of the Bureau of Investigation in the District Attorney’s Office. The incumbent in this class reports directly to the District Attorney or in his absence to the Chief Deputy.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Supervises and participates in a wide variety of criminal and intelligence investigative activities; plans, assigns and coordinates the work of personnel assigned to the Bureau of Investigation in the District Attorney’s Office.

2. Interprets, enforces, and coordinates policies and procedures relating to the investigative activities of the Bureau; makes reports and recommendations to the District Attorney; may assist the District Attorney in developing new methods and policies regarding investigative matters.

3. Assists attorneys in preparing and presenting criminal cases in court; advises attorneys on the presentation of physical evidence; testifies in court as an expert on criminal investigative matters.

4. Participates in the preparation of the budget for the Bureau of Investigation; compiles data and makes recommendations on personnel and equipment needs; makes administrative surveys of investigative operations.

5. Evaluates investigative personnel; makes recommendations to the District Attorney on recruitment, hiring, promotion and discharge of investigative personnel; develops and institutes training programs for investigators.

6. Establishes and maintains liaison with other law enforcement and criminal justice agencies; represents the District Attorney at conferences and seminars relating to a variety of criminal justice system activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Existing criminal codes and laws;

Investigative techniques and methods;

The sources of information necessary to a wide variety of investigative activities.

Ability to:

Handle extremely delicate and confidential investigations with tact, resourcefulness and good judgment;

Prepare and supervise the preparation and maintenance of detailed investigative records and reports;

Plan and lay out detailed and confidential investigations;

Recruit, train and supervise subordinate investigators;

Provide assistance to the District Attorney in preparation of the Bureau’s budget.

Experience and Training

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.  Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Requires a combination of education of the collegiate level in criminology, penology, police science or a closely related field and responsible criminal investigative experience totaling ten years including two years of supervisory experience.

License or Certificate

Appointee must possess a valid California Class C driver’s license.

Notes

No normal lines of promotion - position exempt from examination under the provisions of Charter Section 3.406(c).

ORIGINATION DATE: 12/16/2011

CLASS: 8556; EST: 12/16/2011;