District Attorney Investigator

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The District Attorney Investigator employs lengthy complex criminal investigative procedures and is expected to work with both State and Federal authorities when necessary.  The investigator is responsible for investigating, managing, or overseeing criminal investigations involving homicides, assaults, unusual deaths, sex and/ or gang crimes, human trafficking, amongst other serious investigations.

This is a sworn law enforcement position, which may require arrests by the investigator when appropriate.  It will be necessary for the investigator to attend on-going mandated POST training, seminars and certification courses. The District Attorney’s Office has one (1) full-time regular hire position. 

Our Highly Qualified Candidate has direct experience and knowledge investigating, managing, or overseeing criminal investigations involving homicides, assaults, unusual deaths, sex and/ or gang crimes, human trafficking, amongst other serious investigations. The candidate is well organized, detail-oriented, performs thorough investigations, and has experience in writing and executing warrants. The candidate is a self-starter, is flexible in responding to changing priorities and assignments, and ensures that work meets set deadlines. The candidate can work independently and serve as a member of a team, working respectfully and collaboratively while developing positive working relationships with colleagues and staff, as well as representatives from partnering agencies. The candidate possesses clear written and verbal communication skills, a strong work ethic, good self-time management, and excels in a fast paced, progressive environment.

Knowledge of:

• Considerable knowledge of modern criminal investigative techniques and procedures.
• The methods and techniques of screening, evaluating, preparing, and preserving evidence and exhibits for trial.
• Laws of arrest, search and seizure, rights of citizens, rules of evidence, court procedures and rules of discovery.
• Criminal modus operandi, ballistics, and criminal laboratory techniques.
• Use and care of firearms.
• The following California codes: Civil; Business and Professions; Health and Safety; Penal; Vehicle; and Welfare and Institutions.
• Knowledge of criminal and civil prosecution procedures.

Ability to:

• Distinguish between criminal and civil prosecution.
• Obtain information through interview, interrogation, and observation.
• Perform consumer fraud investigations.
• Provide accurate court testimony.
• Prepare concise written and oral reports.
• Speak effectively.
• Analyze, correlate, and evaluate information.
• Prepare and execute search warrants and arrest warrants.

Must be able to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts and be subject to being on-call as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

High school graduation or equivalent (GED) is required and two years as a full time Investigator assigned to an investigative unit in a law enforcement agency that demonstrates possession of the listed knowledge and abilities listed in the class specification. 

The following may substitute for up to one year of the required experience:

• Special training in criminal investigation OR
• Two years of college education (60 semester or 90 quarter units) in police science, criminal justice, criminology, or a closely related field 

Certificates and Licenses

• Must possess a current California Basic P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standard and Training) certificate or the equivalent as determined and certified by P.O.S.T. and must be in good standing with P.O.S.T with “Active” certification. 
• Individuals appointed are required to complete a 40-hour investigation and trial preparation module within the first 12 months of employment.
• This job class requires travel between various County and business-related locations. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver's license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County, including review of a recent DMV history. If a driver's license is required, at the time of the selection interview by the appointing authority, applicants will have to furnish a recent DMV driving record.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must not have been convicted of any crime for which the punishment could have been imprisonment in a federal penitentiary or state prison or any crimes which would prohibit employment in this position under state law. Shall be subject to a thorough background investigation.

If selected to start a background, you will need to provide pre-employment access to your P.O.S.T. profile and your certification must be current and maintained throughout employment.  

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Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:  If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.  If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Colleen Beck at colleen.beck@marincounty.gov.