Under direction, supervises investigators and conducts the more complex or sensitive investigations of criminal and civil law matters in the District Attorney’s Office; and does related or other work as required in accordance with Rule 3, Section 3 of the Civil Service rules.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
An employee of this class is responsible for assisting the Chief District Attorney Investigator in planning, assigning, and supervising the activities of all investigative functions performed by the District Attorney’s Office. Direction is received from the Chief District Attorney Investigator and the District Attorney.
Employees of the District Attorney Investigator series 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
Plans, assigns and supervises the work of a unit of employees engaged in investigating civil and criminal matters such as consumer and welfare fraud, misconduct of public officials, embezzlement, violations of corporate security laws and mental health matters; coordinates supervision of the investigator(s) assigned to the Family Support Division.
Reviews and evaluates reports; insures that complete reports are submitted on all cases investigated, that all investigative avenues have been explored, and that no defenses have been overlooked; advises the Chief District Attorney Investigator as to course of action to be taken.
Investigates the more sensitive or complex criminal or civil cases; interviews and questions accused or suspected individuals or witnesses; records and evaluates information obtained.
Assists attorneys in preparing cases for court; gives testimony in court.
Serves legal papers such as subpoenas, summonses and warrants; serves and executes extradition papers.
Assists in coordinating the investigative activities of the District Attorney’s Office with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.
Participates in or conducts meetings and conferences as a representative of the District Attorney’s Office; works in collaboration with community-based organizations to develop and maintain positive relations to prevent and resolve issues, gain compliance, and build trust.
As assigned, acts in mutual aid situations, which may include active law enforcement duties; applies proper techniques of arrest; determines appropriate course of action when faced with potentially violent situations; works in an undercover capacity.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EITHER PATTERN I
Experience:Two years of experience as a District Attorney Investigator II in San Joaquin County service.
OR PATTERN II
Experience: Three years of experience as a peace officer performing felony investigations in an investigative unit of a public law enforcement agency.
AND FOR BOTH PATTERNS
License: Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
Certificate: Possession of an Advanced P.O.S.T. Certificate including or supplemented by successful completion of approved courses in Powers of Arrest and use of firearms in accordance with Penal Code Section 832. Such courses must have been approved by the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Meet and maintain minimum standards required for peace officers as set forth in Sections 1029 and 1031 of the California Government Code.
KNOWLEDGE
Techniques, methods and procedures used in crime detection and criminal investigation rules of evidence, arrest and court procedures; community-based policing and collaborative problem solving between community residents and law enforcement; interviewing techniques and procedures; civil and criminal laws and ordinances in effect in the County; techniques of securing, evaluating, and preparing evidence and exhibits for trial; search and seizure; service of legal papers; legal rights of citizens; firearms safety.
ABILITY
Supervise the work of subordinates; keep records and prepare, review and evaluate comprehensive reports; interpret and apply applicable legal provisions; gather, assemble, analyze, and evaluate facts and evidence; obtain information through interviews, interrogations and observations; be honest, fair, equitable, and tactful in both pleasant and unpleasant situations; draw logical conclusions and make proper recommendations; express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other investigators, law enforcement officials, the public and others.
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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