Under administrative direction, assists the Chief District Attorney Investigator in the organization and administration of the Investigations Division of the District Attorney's Office; and does related or other work as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
The Assistant Chief District Attorney Investigator is responsible for assisting the Chief with managing and administering the programs, functions, budgets, and activities of the Investigations Division of the District Attorney's Office. This is a single position class and is exempt from Civil Service.
The District Attorney Investigator series differs from that of other investigator series in that
employees of the former are statutory full-time peace officers and have a duty to act upon criminal
violations occurring in their presence. Employees are peace officers as defined by Section 830.1
of the Penal Code.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Assists the Chief District Attorney Investigator in managing the Investigations Division of the District Attorney's Office; plans, organizes and directs, through subordinate management and supervisory staff, the work of sworn and non-sworn investigative, technical and clerical staff.
Assists in the selection of staff; assigns, trains and evaluates subordinate management, supervisory, investigative, technical and clerical staff; advises on progressive discipline matters; coaches and counsels staff; recommends formal disciplinary action.
Analyzes division policies and procedures; plans, develops, and implements policies and procedures; interprets agency policies and procedures to staff, other agencies, and individuals.
Reviews completed casework to ensure accuracy, completeness and adherence to protocols, policies, procedures and legal requirements; directs the preparation and maintenance of investigative files, records, reports and correspondence; evaluates complex case issues and provides direction and guidance in their resolution; may personally conduct the most complex or sensitive investigations, including internal affairs investigation.
Coordinates investigative activities with local law enforcement agencies, affected county agencies and others; coordinates multi-jurisdictional investigations, trainings and other activities.
Directs and participates in the development and monitoring of the division budget; evaluates staffing, equipment and supply needs; projects expenditures and revenues; identifies and applies for grants.
Reviews new and pending legislation; determines impact to unit activities; develops implementation plans and communicates changes to staff; attends meetings and conferences as representative of District Attorney's Office.
Acts in the absence of the Chief District Attorney Investigator; represents the District Attorney Investigations Division as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Five years of sworn experience performing felony investigations in an investigative unit of a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (CA P.O.S.T.) certified law enforcement agency. A minimum of three years supervising sworn personnel in a CA P.O.S.T. certified law enforcement agency.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
License: Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license.
Special Requirements:
1) Must possess a valid Supervisory CA P.O.S.T. Certificate;
2) Must meet and maintain minimum standards required for Peace Officers as set forth in Sections 1029 and 1031 of California Government Code;
3) Must pass a background investigation conducted by the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office; and
4) Must meet the physical standards established for the class.
KNOWLEDGE
Principles, practices and emerging trends in criminal justice and police / law enforcement administration; principles and practices of public administration including personnel management, budget, organization, and management; principles and practices of planning and conducting criminal and civil investigations; investigative methods and techniques; applicable federal, state and local laws, legislation, and regulations including rules of evidence, arrest, search, and seizure; methods and techniques of interviewing and interrogation; methods and techniques of report preparation; principles and practices of oral communication including public speaking.
ABILITY
Plan, organize, and direct the work of others; supervise and manage through subordinate supervisors; analyze and evaluate complex information and make sound decisions; conduct special studies; conduct or direct the conduct of complex or sensitive investigations; prepare correspondence and comprehensive statistical and narrative reports; coordinate investigative activities with internal staff and other law enforcement agencies; understand criminal prosecution needs and ensure timely delivery of investigations establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and the public; develop and manage budgets; speak effectively, with individuals, groups, and in public appearances.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility-Ability to sit for long periods, move about an office, reach above and below desk level; Dexterity-Sufficient to operate a key board; handle individual papers; write and take notes; Lifting-Occasional lifting of papers, files, and material weighing up to 25 pounds; Visual Requirements-Ability read case files and computer screens and do close-up work; Hearing/Talking-Ability to hear normal speech, hear on the telephone, talk in person, and talk on the telephone; Emotional/Psychological Factors-Frequent public contact; ability to make decisions and concentrate, ability to work overtime.
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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