District Attorney Investigator I/II na Kings County, CA

About the Department

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Incumbents have a designated peace officer status, pursuant to penal code section 830.1, and are responsible for providing investigative support for a variety of District Attorney and law enforcement cases.   

Investigator I: This is the entry level in the District Attorney’s Investigator series.  Positions at this level are not expected to function with the same amount of knowledge or skill level as positions allocated to the Investigator II level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.  Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern.  Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.  As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence. 

Investigator II: This is the journey-level class in the District Attorney’s Investigator series responsible for performing the full range of duties required of the classification.  Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative.  Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.  This class is distinguished from the Supervising District Attorney Investigator in that the latter is providing supervises assigned staff and for performing investigative work on the more sensitive or complex cases. 

Positions in the Investigator class series are flexibly staffed; positions at the II level may be filled by advancement from the I-level; progression to the II-level is dependent on (i) management affirmation that the position is performing the full range of duties assigned to the classification; (ii) satisfactory work performance; (iii) the incumbent meeting the minimum qualifications for the classification including any licenses and certifications; and (iv) management approval for progression to the II-level.  

Position Duties

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Plans, directs, and conducts investigations related to a variety of criminal, civil and juvenile cases, including child abuse, code enforcement, narcotics, sexual assault, environmental crimes, homicides, organized/gang crimes, political corruption, consumer, real estate, workers’ compensation and welfare fraud.
• Locates and interviews defendants, complainants, law enforcement officials, witnesses, and other involved parties; interviews defendants in custody, juvenile hall, and mental facilities.
• Conduct specialized forensic interviews.
• Analyzes and evaluates police, court, and other records; prepares and serves subpoenas; prepares search and arrest warrants.
• Prepares criminal and civil cases and testifies before the Grand Jury and at Court proceedings; works with attorneys to prepare investigative information to support charges and trial strategy; prepares evidence for court proceedings. 
• Prepares probable cause affidavits; procures arrest and search warrants; serves warrants and makes arrests as authorized. 
• Arranges for transportation, housing, and protection of witnesses who are under grant of immunity, or for paid operators and informants.
• Collects, secures, verifies, and preserves documents, statements, testimony, evidence, photographs, and diagrams; transports evidence to crime labs for examination; photographs crime scenes; prepares court exhibits.
• Responds to crime scenes as directed; processes crime scene and analyzes evidence; identifies and collects evidence; maintains possession and control over evidence and secures the in accordance with state laws.
• Gathers intelligence information concerning criminal activities through undercover operations, court-ordered electronic surveillance, stationary and mobile surveillance, radio, optical, and other technical equipment. 
• Makes arrests and conducts raids and highly sensitive investigations; confers with city, county, state and federal law enforcement officers; interrogates suspects, and documents confessions.
• Researches and locates witnesses; maintains a list of expert witnesses and Special Masters; administers the California Witness Protection Program in maintaining the safety and security for protected persons.
• Prepares a variety of investigative reports related to assigned cases; organizes and maintains caseload records.
• Initiates and processes special legal procedures pertaining to court and/or child abduction cases; recovers abducted children throughout the United States.
• Operates and maintains a variety of recording equipment.
• May conduct computer voice stress examinations and computer forensics
• May be assigned to federal, state, or local task force.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE: Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application. It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment. 

Any combination of education, training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Equivalent to an associate degree, from an accredited college or university with major coursework in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related field. (Substitution: Additional full-time recent experience as a sworn law enforcement officer may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

Experience:

• Investigator I: Three (3) years of recent full-time sworn law enforcement experience working for a federal, state or local law enforcement agency, which must have included some experience conducting comprehensive and complex criminal investigations. (Note: Experience limited to jail, probation and/or non-sworn or private industry investigation agencies does not apply.
• Investigator II: Two (2) years of full-time investigative experience equivalent to a Kings County District Attorney Investigator I position.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Licenses:

• Possession of a valid California driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment.

Certifications:

• Possession of a certificate of completion of Penal Code § 832 Course in Arrest, Search and Seizure issued by California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
• Possession of a Basic or higher certification issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
• Must maintain firearms qualification.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation including, but not limited to, a medical and psychological evaluation and fingerprint. Ability to qualify for deputization. Must be willing to work irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends as required. Ability to maintain peace officer qualifications as required by the State of California. 

Peace Officer Status Requirements:   Must meet minimum standards as described in California Government Code Sections 1029 and 1031. Must meet physical standards established by the California Board of Corrections and any other pre-employment as well as ongoing peace officer requirements pursuant to federal, state, and local legislation.

Other Qualifications